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Yahoo
16-04-2025
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Community Foundation hosts annual hygiene products fundraiser: How to donate to fund
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is hosting the second annual Hygiene Fund Drive in April. All donations will be distributed across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. In 2024, the CFSCNY raised $10,000 to share across 13 organizations. This year they are looking for more local contributions through a crowdfunding campaign running through April 30. CFSCNY Development Officer Shawn Graham highlighted the increasing demand for hygiene products at pantries across the region in a statement Monday. More: NY kids could lose access to free school meals. See local districts impacted "These pantries uphold basic human dignity for those at risk," Graham said. "We knew it was time to rally broader community support. Our goal is to increase annual contributions until the need no longer exists." Text DIGNITY2ALL to 53-555 Visit Kalyn Grant reports on public service issues for the Press & Sun-Bulletin, focusing on schools and community impact. Have a story to share? Follow her on Instagram @KalynCarmen and on Facebook under Kalyn Kearney. Get in touch at kcgrant@ This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Demand for hygiene products on rise. CFSCNY fundraiser to fill gap
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Foundation to launch second hygiene fund drive
The Community Foundation for South Central New York will launch its second annual Hygiene Fund Drive beginning Tuesday, April 15. According to a news release from the foundation, the project began last year, when Development Officer Shawn Graham noticed an influx of requests for hygiene products from organizations in the region. He turned to social media to mobilize support across the foundation's five-county service area — Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga. In two weeks, the campaign raised nearly $10,000. The foundation distributed grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 13 organizations. This year, the foundation hopes to double that amount by hosting another crowdfunding campaign through April 30. 'Our program officer was hearing from pantries across the region about the skyrocketing demand for hygiene products,' Graham said. 'These pantries uphold basic human dignity for those at risk. We knew it was time to rally broader community support. Our goal is to increase annual contributions until the need no longer exists.' Those interested can help by texting DIGNITY2ALL to 53-555 or visiting according to the release. "What began as a two-week drive has now grown into a flagship fund for the foundation, gaining year-round support to maximize community impact," the release stated. The Community Foundation for South Central New York is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered in Johnson City. The foundation "encourages and facilitates personal and institutional philanthropy throughout the region by working with local donors and organizations," the release stated. The foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to the area's nonprofits to help address community concerns and improve the quality of life in the region, according to the release.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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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
14-04-2025
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Foundation to launch second hygiene fund drive
The Community Foundation for South Central New York will launch its second annual Hygiene Fund Drive beginning Tuesday, April 15. According to a news release from the foundation, the project began last year, when Development Officer Shawn Graham noticed an influx of requests for hygiene products from organizations in the region. He turned to social media to mobilize support across the foundation's five-county service area — Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga. In two weeks, the campaign raised nearly $10,000. The foundation distributed grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 13 organizations. This year, the foundation hopes to double that amount by hosting another crowdfunding campaign through April 30. 'Our program officer was hearing from pantries across the region about the skyrocketing demand for hygiene products,' Graham said. 'These pantries uphold basic human dignity for those at risk. We knew it was time to rally broader community support. Our goal is to increase annual contributions until the need no longer exists.' Those interested can help by texting DIGNITY2ALL to 53-555 or visiting according to the release. "What began as a two-week drive has now grown into a flagship fund for the foundation, gaining year-round support to maximize community impact," the release stated. The Community Foundation for South Central New York is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered in Johnson City. The foundation "encourages and facilitates personal and institutional philanthropy throughout the region by working with local donors and organizations," the release stated. The foundation has awarded more than $30 million in grants to the area's nonprofits to help address community concerns and improve the quality of life in the region, according to the release.
