The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation hosted the fifth annual “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on September 18, to raise funds for local nonprofits serving the region. The community came together and raised over $8.1 million thanks to contributions from more than 9,220 donors, making it a record-breaking year for the campaign. Of the 443 organizations that participated in Mohawk Valley Gives, more than 99% received at least one donation.

Paying for education can change the direction of a student's future, which leaves many donors with a bigger question. How can one gift continue creating opportunities year after year?

The William (Obie) J. Obernesser Jr. Memorial Fund was recently established in memory of William “Obie” Obernesser Jr. to honor his life and the lasting impact he made on his family, friends, students, athletes, and community. The fund will carry forward Obie’s legacy of positivity, encouragement, and service by supporting students and giving back to the community he cared deeply about.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation will host the fifth-annual online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on Friday, September 18, to benefit local nonprofits serving the region.  

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties invites human service organizations whose primary operation is a food pantry, soup kitchen, or shelter that provides pantry items or meals to residents to apply for its Helpful Harvest Grant Round.

Retirement planning often involves balancing financial security with the legacy you hope to leave behind. A charitable gift annuity, also referred to as a CGA, can help accomplish both by providing guaranteed lifetime income while supporting the charitable causes you care about.

Many people want to make a meaningful charitable gift but also wonder how it might fit into their retirement plans. A charitable gift annuity, also known as a CGA, offers an opportunity to do both.

The Hero Fund America Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently awarded over $20,500 to 15 first-responder organizations across the United States. The fund annually seeks to help meet the education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health needs of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

The Oneida County Youth Investment Initiative awarded more than $450,000 to eight local organizations supporting programs that address the unique needs and challenges of at-risk youth and provide meaningful services designed to reduce youth violence throughout the county.