Latest news with #CommunityFoundationofSouthCentralNewYork
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
South Central New York's Hygiene Fund Drive now collecting donations
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A local nonprofit just launched the second year of its five county-wide hygiene drive. Monday was the start of the Community Foundation of South Central New York's Hygiene Fund Drive. The organization's development officer, Shawn Graham, says last year, the campaign raised nearly $10,000 dollars in just two weeks. And then, distributed grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 13 different organizations. One of which is this period pantry in the main vestibule of the Broome County Public Library. The pantry offers period products like tampons, pads, and diapers completely free of charge for anyone. 'If you can maintain that level of like base necessity, then it's a hand-up and not a handout. Because you're able to go out and look for jobs and present yourself in a way that employers would like,' said Graham. Graham hopes to raise more than $10,000 in this year's Hygiene Drive. It runs through April 30, and contributions can be made online by visiting SUNY Broome students win big at robotics competition OFA students get up close and personal with local livestock South Central New York's Hygiene Fund Drive now collecting donations Annual Dance Show rocking the stage at BHS on Thursday BPD body cam footage refutes homeless accusation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Business of the Week: Community Foundation
(WIVT/WBGH) – The Community Foundation of South Central New York is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week. The Community Foundation is a non-profit that's been around since 1997. The organization manages its over $47-million endowment, and awards grants and funding to local projects that better the community's quality of life. Development Officer Shawn Graham says just last year, the foundation awarded over 500 different grants, totaling over $3.4 million. 'From top down, there's been a lot of changes in funding and in what New York State is able to pass through to non-profits. And we are seeing more and more need come to us funders to try and make up for that,' says Graham. The foundation has supported initiatives like battling food insecurity, veterans' issues, homelessness, and scholarships for students. to find a list of all the different campaigns that you can donate to. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Racial Justice and Equity Fund applications now open
(WIVT/WBGH) – A program that started in 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd is taking grant applications for programs that focus on marginalized communities. The Community Foundation of South Central New York, is encouraging organizations to apply to receive a grant through its Racial Justice and Equity Fund. The fund was created in 2020, and since then, has approved around 14 grants for $135,000. The applications are reviewed in the summertime. The minimum award is $500 and the max is $10,000. The executive director, Tina Barber, says especially with the federal government disbanding DEI, supporting at the local level is more important than ever. 'Some of the projects that we've funded over the years have included access to capital for folks that want to start businesses, economic and business development. Any project or program that either expands capacity or offers an original opportunity. To help these folks be able to realize their dreams,' said Barber. Some of the organizations that have received funding in the past is the North of Main Community Center, the NAACP, and CARES. You can visit to apply for a grant, or to donate to the program. First Look Inside The Dog House Cigar Lounge Local organizations discuss domestic violence prevention Local Eagle Scout honoring domestic violence victims with project 2 people shot in Philadelphia as city celebrates Eagles victory Racial Justice and Equity Fund applications now open Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
