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![M&T Bank Fund Awards $27,500 in Community Grants](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Logo_COLOR_BLUEFONT_WHITECENTER-v2.jpg)
The fund has distributed more than $1 million in support of programs and organizations that will have a strong and lasting impact in the community.
![New Investment Opportunity Promotes Independent Senior Living in Herkimer and Oneida Counties](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Delivering-Basket-to-Older-Person.jpg)
The Community Foundation is seeking applications for a new investment opportunity to support programs and projects that promote independent senior living.
![Local Youth Inspired by Surprise Visit from Star of McFarland, USA Movie](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Carlos-Pratts.jpg)
Carlos Pratts surprised more than 1,500 eighth graders from Herkimer and Oneida counties during a field trip to Mohawk Valley Community College’s Utica Campus.
![Federal Officials, Lead-Free MV Coalition Meet to Discuss Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Strategies](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/EPA-Visit.jpg)
Each agency shared insight and advice on this nationwide issue, ranging from enforcement mechanisms to federal programming and funding opportunities.
![M&T Bank Fund Awards More Than $104,000 in Community Grants](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/DSC_0124-EDITED.jpg)
M&T Bank/Partners Trust Charitable Fund awards more than $104,000 in community grants.
![Celebrating The Local Impact of Community Foundations](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Team-Photo-Online.jpg)
For more than 25 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations.
![M&T Bank Fund Awards More Than $68,000 in Grants at Quarterly Meeting](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Reading-Rockets-MTPT-Grant.jpg)
M&T Bank/Partners Trust Charitable Fund awards more than $68,000 in grants at quarterly meeting.
![Community Foundation Names Director of Giving Strategies](https://foundationhoc.org/assets/News/Nick.jpg)
Nick Grimmer has been named director of giving strategies at The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.