Scholarships are awarded each year to local students in memory of Hinckley, NY teen Connor Lynskey through the Connor Arthur Lynskey Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

In the third quarter of 2024, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $4.8 million, which is comprised of grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students, and support for those impacted by the July 2024 tornado in Rome. Grants were awarded primarily in the areas of education, human services, and community and economic development.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties today announced a partnership to assist UpMobility Foundation (UMF) as the organization grows and builds up its capacity. The two foundations are both dedicated to driving positive change and investing in the local community.

Through the Helpful Harvest Grant Round, supported by the Helpful Harvest Fund, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded $100,000 to 36 human service organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and others to help alleviate food insecurity and support increased need around the holiday season and colder months.

A new fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will support college education and essential human services organizations through proceeds from a newly released children’s book. 

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will join a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in strengthening local communities and addressing area needs.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted a successful Community Dinner on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 bringing together community leaders, residents, and stakeholders to discuss a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing neighborhood investment and community engagement.

In today’s philanthropic landscape, many families are looking for meaningful ways to give back to their communities while instilling a sense of generosity and social responsibility in the next generation. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties offers a creative solution through its donor-advised funds, which are specifically designed for individuals and/or families who wish to actively engage in charitable giving. For businesses looking to give back, the organization also offers corporate donor-advised funds.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced that more than $1.85 million in grants were awarded during the second quarter of 2024 to support organizations and initiatives benefiting every corner of the community and beyond.