Most of us would like to leave our mark on the world so that, when we’re gone, our contributions to society live on—and, by extension, so do we.

Former Congressman Richard Hanna may be best known for his political achievements throughout the years, but he has an equally impressive history of supporting philanthropic endeavors.

Partnering with local organizations, The Women’s Fund provides grants to fund programs that work to benefit women and their families.

With the backing of its Board of Trustees, The Community Foundation is leading an initiative that will result in a vision and action plan for Downtown Utica’s several districts. 

Anne LaBastille, award-winning author, impassioned conservationist and courageous advocate for the environment, spent much of her life writing and exploring, deep in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains.

True to its recently announced “Dream Big” master plan, the Utica Zoo is moving forward on several projects that will enhance its services and habitats for years to come.

The Community Foundation in recent months made clear its continued support of the Mohawk Valley Health System’s new Downtown Utica hospital project.

And The Winner Is…In its second year, the Downtown Startup Challenge was open to start-ups and early-stage businesses looking to open a storefront location in downtown Utica or Rome.

Thousands in our region were impacted as record rainfall inundated local waterways in early July. As the waters receded, the focus shifted to recovery and remediation.