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. 

For the second consecutive year, The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has been named the BEST PLACE TO WORK in Central New York in the 15-50 employee category.

A new fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is supporting workforce and community development initiatives within the Mohawk Valley, honoring the memory of one of Oneida County’s strongest advocates for regional economic development, Steve DiMeo.

As Mohawk Valley Gives approaches its third year, the event continues to showcase the power of collective philanthropy by providing a unique opportunity for donors to make a substantial impact in their community.

The Hero Fund America Fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently awarded over $20,000 to 17 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.

Oneida County, the City of Utica, and the Community Foundation announced a partnership to conduct an urban planning study of the West Street and James Street corridors where two anticipated impact centers will serve as the anchors of the $74M Cornhill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. 

In recent years, the Community Foundation has redefined its role in the community, moving beyond traditional grantmaking to become a dynamic leader and partner by spearheading innovative solutions for sustainable change.