Located in Boonville, the Erwin Library and Institute seeks to meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and informational needs of Northern Oneida and Southern Lewis County residents.

Mohawk Valley Gives 2024, powered by the Community Foundation and UpMobility Foundation, was an incredible success, exceeding goals in all areas—nonprofit participation, community engagement, and dollars raised.

The Community Foundation is making an impact in all corners of our community.

On the evening of July 16, 2024, an EF-2 tornado ripped through Downtown Rome, leaving behind a trail of destruction and heartbreak. The damage was immediate and visible for miles. In the face of this crisis, something remarkable happened—neighbors came together and donors from all over the country stepped up to support those impacted by the event.

Each year, the Community Foundation works to fulfill the wishes of many individuals and families who have established scholarship funds to benefit local students and help them continue their educational journey.

In every thriving community, there are individuals whose generosity and bold vision shape a brighter future. RoAnn Destito, a dedicated supporter and Board member of the Community Foundation, exemplifies this spirit.

Jessica Amber Hernandez is the Strategic Initiative Program Manager at the Community Foundation.

Scholarships are vital to student success and helping them achieve their future goals. Equally important, however, is providing teachers—who play a critical role in that success—with opportunities to grow and enhance their own skills. The Kirkland Fellowship program was created to fulfill the fund’s mission by providing teachers with learning opportunities that improve student success. Each year, Clinton Central School District teachers can apply for funding for professional development that helps them to implement meaningful projects and lessons in their classrooms. 

One important way that those who give back to the community create a legacy is planned giving, the practice of donors making arrangements for a gift that will benefit a nonprofit organization in the future. While many choose to make gifts of cash or stock, bequests, or even gifts of real estate, a charitable remainder unitrust can provide unique advantages.