The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation are pleased to announce that the fourth-annual online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” will take place on Friday, September 19, benefiting nonprofits serving Herkimer, Oneida, and Otsego counties. Nonprofit organizations interested in participating must complete a brief registration form at givemv.org between Thursday, May 1, through Saturday, May 31.  

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties concluded another year of community investment in 2024, awarding grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds totaling more than $15.7 million, marking the highest dollar amount awarded in a single year in the Community Foundation’s 70+ year history.  Additionally, donations received in 2024 totaled over $16 million – the second-highest year on record in terms of dollars raised.

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mohawk Valley has established a permanent partnership with the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties through the creation of four new funds to support, expand and continue its impact for years to come.

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.

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.

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 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.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation hosted the third annual “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on September 20 to raise funds for local nonprofits serving Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego counties. The community came together and raised over $5.2 million thanks to contributions from more than 8,200 donors, making it a record-breaking year for the campaign. All 325 participating nonprofit organizations received a donation through the giving event.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation will host the third-annual 24-hour online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on Friday, September 20, to benefit local nonprofits serving Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego counties.