The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation hosted the fifth annual “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on September 18, to raise funds for local nonprofits serving the region. The community came together and raised over $8.1 million thanks to contributions from more than 9,220 donors, making it a record-breaking year for the campaign. Of the 443 organizations that participated in Mohawk Valley Gives, more than 99% received at least one donation.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation will host the fifth-annual online day of community giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” on Friday, September 18, to benefit local nonprofits serving the region.  

The Hero Fund America Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently awarded over $20,500 to 15 first-responder organizations across the United States. The fund annually seeks to help meet the education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health needs of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

The Oneida County Youth Investment Initiative awarded more than $450,000 to eight local organizations supporting programs that address the unique needs and challenges of at-risk youth and provide meaningful services designed to reduce youth violence throughout the county.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees.

The Cornhill Revitalization Project invites community members of all ages to attend Cornhill Spring Fest, a free family-friendly celebration designed to bring neighbors together through creativity, connection, and community pride.

In partnership with Oneida County, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is seeking applications from local nonprofit organizations for programs that address the unique needs and challenges of at-risk youth in Oneida County and provide meaningful services which help to reduce acts of violence among youth.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and UpMobility Foundation are pleased to announce that the fifth-annual online day of giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” will take place on Friday, September 18, benefiting nonprofits serving Herkimer, Oneida, and Otsego counties. Nonprofit organizations interested in participating must complete a brief registration form at givemv.org between Monday, April 27, and Sunday, May 31. 

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties concluded another impactful year of community investment in 2025, awarding more than $17.9 million in grants, scholarships, and emergency relief funds—the highest total distributed in a single year in the Foundation’s nearly 75-year history. Donations received in 2025 totaled over $24 million, marking the strongest year on record in terms of dollars raised.