The Mid-York Library System is a nonprofit organization that promotes and assists all 43 public libraries located in Herkimer, Oneida and Madison counties, covering nearly 3,000 square miles, from small rural areas to larger urban communities.

In 2018, the Village of Clinton was named 2018 “Kraft Hockeyville™ USA,” a title that captured the village’s 100-year history with the sport and the region’s passion for the game.

The Utica National Group Foundation Fund focuses its grantmaking on issues relating to poverty, education and helping youth and their families.

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) Focus on the Future initiative is a fitting example of the organization’s commitment to proactive innovation.

The Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts (UTCA) was established in 2017, with a goal to offer diverse programming intended to inspire, educate, engage and entertain.

Utica native Sadieann (Zogby) Spear grew up in a family that was dedicated to giving back to their community. 

Before any votes were cast, big checks signed or bundles of balloons inflated for The Community Foundation’s first-ever Community Choice Awards, there was just an idea.

Ready 4 Kindergarten Family School Coordinators engage local resources, ensuring children start school ready to learn and continue their education fully engaged, paving the way for career and life success.

The Bull Family Fund is one of The Community Foundation’s most active donor-advised funds, having awarded more than $376,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations and programs in both Herkimer and Oneida counties.