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.

The Community Foundation's Community Choice Awards (CCA) is a community-driven grantmaking contest to benefit local nonprofits.