Stories
![Fund Spotlight: Generosity Everlasting](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Martin-Martin/Martin-Martin-1.jpg)
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.
![Fund Spotlight: The Richard and Kimberly Hanna Fund](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Hanna/Hanna-1.jpg)
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.
![Empowering Women, One by One](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Womens-Fund/Womens-Fund-1.jpg)
Partnering with local organizations, The Women’s Fund provides grants to fund programs that work to benefit women and their families.
![Putting the Pieces Together](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Pieces-Together/Pieces-Together-1.jpg)
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.
![Donor Profile: Written in The Wilderness](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/LaBastille/LaBastille-1.jpg)
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.
![Organization Feature: Utica Zoo](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Utica-Zoo/Utica-Zoo-1.jpg)
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.
![Speaking Out for Future Healthcare](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Downtown-Hospital/Hospital-Photo-1.jpg)
The Community Foundation in recent months made clear its continued support of the Mohawk Valley Health System’s new Downtown Utica hospital project.
![Downtown Startup](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/ImpactStories/Downtown-Startup/Downtown-Startup-1.jpg)
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.