Hero Fund America Fund announced its 2019 grants intended to increase awareness, advocacy and support for fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

With no help for individuals affected by last fall’s flooding coming from the federal government, The Community Foundation reminds area residents that local dollars are making a difference.

M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund (MTPT) awarded more than $765,000 in grants to 35 local nonprofits in 2019.

The Community Foundation announced more than $2 million in grants during the third quarter of 2019 to organizations and initiatives.

During the week of November 12-18, 2019, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will join more than 795 community foundations across the country celebrating Community Foundation Week.

Utica-based Rising Phoenix Holdings Corporation will match up to $50,000 in donations to aid those residents of the two counties recovery from recent flood damage.

This year, five Clinton Central School District teachers were awarded more than $2,800 to broaden their teaching skills and perspectives by the Kirkland Fellowship program.

This week, October 20-26, the Lead-Free Mohawk Valley (LFMV) Coalition is observing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2019.

The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties is offering several free workshops and webinars for area nonprofit staff and board members.