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Yahoo
04-05-2025
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4 Local School Districts receive grants from NNYCF
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Winners of the Community Foundation's Class of 2025 Scholarship Challenge have been named. The four winning school districts across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties earned a share of $5,000 in grant funding. Republicans face key hang-ups on Trump agenda bill as House heads into crucial week 4 Local School Districts receive grants from NNYCF Marra Young: JCC's featured Honors Program student for May 2025 Cape Vincent Chamber 2025 Summer Music Lineup 32 injured in Missouri shuttle bus crash: Authorities One school district from each county, the Community Foundation serves, received a $1,000 grant and a fourth was awarded the top Scholarship Challenge grant of $2,000. Lewis County's South Lewis Central School District is the top grant winner, with 32% of 47 seniors submitting scholarship applications. Winning school districts receiving a $1,000 grant are: LaFargeville Central School, with 56% of its 39 seniors submitting applications; Copenhagen Central Schoo,l with 50% of its 22 seniors submitting applications; and Lisbon Central School with 37% of its 46 seniors submitting applications. Schools were selected for grant awards at random during two Community Foundation Facebook Live events. Grant funding may be used to support a schoolwide initiative or project chosen by the senior class officers. The Scholarship Challenge was open to all schools in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. To be eligible, schools had to achieve at least 25% participation from their senior class in submitting scholarship applications by the Foundation's March 15 deadline. 'It was great to see the schools participate in a spirited competition, especially knowing that by increasing the participation rate, everyone wins,' said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. 'We are grateful for everyone who helped make this our most successful year ever, which will better enable us to align the needs of local students with the generosity of donors.' A record 24% of the 2,472 members of the Class of 2025 in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties applied for Community Foundation scholarship support by this year's deadline. Jefferson County — 30% of the 1,181 seniors from 13 school districts; Lewis County — 30% of the 261 seniors from five school districts; and St. Lawrence County — 16% of the 1,030 seniors from 18 school districts. For questions about Community Foundation scholarships, you can contact Mary Perrine, scholarship and program manager, at 315-782-7110 or maryp@ or Tara Hess, scholarship and program associate, tara@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Northern New York Community Foundation opens doors to new education opportunities
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – To assist students and working professionals who are seeking to further their education and careers, the Northern New York Community Foundation has announced the opening of its Next Step Education Program. The NNYCF says the Next Step Education Program is designed to assist people in their pursuit of postsecondary education and training. Which dehumidifier is best for basements? The surprising brands behind 'American made' cars Northern New York Community Foundation opens doors to new education opportunities April 26: Three Mile Bay Fire Department Pulled Pork Dinner What's Going Around: 4-21-2025 'This builds upon the Community Foundation's history and heritage of supporting local students in whatever paths they choose and is an opportunity to be more responsive to diversification of career paths we are seeing,' Community Foundation Executive Director Rande S. Richardson said. 'At the same time, this allows us to provide greater options for donors who have an interest in inspiring those who are looking to better themselves and our communities in a variety of ways.' Students of all ages, including recent high school graduates, adult learners, and working professionals, can benefit from an extended educational program to obtain degrees, certifications, or technical credentials for their career goals. Residents in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties can apply for financial assistance through the Next Step Education Program. This program helps those who have postponed their education or need skill improvements for better jobs. Donors support this initiative to enable community members to access the necessary training to accomplish their objectives. The Next Step Education Program supports a wide range of educational and professional development pathways, including: Micro-credentials and professional certifications to strengthen skills or secure employment Courses or programs that lead to a degree Technical and trade school training for hands-on, high-demand careers Enhanced skills programs for career advancement or to help obtain new employment, such as Microsoft Office programs and more Programs at local BOCES campuses Professional licensing programs, including CDL and other industry-specific certifications Award amounts are up to $2,000, and may be used for tuition, books, and course-related expenses Applications for the Next Step Education Program are accepted throughout the year, with funding decisions made every 30 days. Apply HERE. For more inquiries, contact Tara Hess, scholarship and program associate, at tara@ or Mary Perrine, scholarship and program manager, at maryp@ or call 315-782-7110. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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NNYCF's Sawyer Community Fund helps improve safety for Western Town Library patrons
WESTERNVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – A $2,226 grant from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will help strengthen safety or patrons at the Western Town Library. Grant support will be used to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) to give the library critical safety support in case of emergencies during operating hours or community events. Georgia Tech's Naithan George transferring to Syracuse US, Mexico team up to deport 500 Venezuelans Trump administration weighs eliminating FEMA US must return Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador prison, judge rules 100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo The library serves around 3,000 patrons annually and offers a wide variety of circulation materials and unique programming for all ages. A total of 13 grants coming to $57,446 were awarded last year from the Sawyer Community Fund to support projects and programs that broadly impact the quality of life for residents in Boonville, Constableville and Westernville. The Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund was established in 2018 as a geographic-specific fund to support programs, projects and initiatives that broadly impact and enhance the quality of life in Boonville, Constableville, and Westernville in perpetuity. The Sawyers were passionate about the quality of life in their community, participating in many community activities and volunteering for several local organizations. Through the community fund, the Sawyer family established a lasting charitable resource that will positively impact these communities forever. The application for 2025 grant funding from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund is now open. Eligible nonprofit organizations serving Boonville, Constableville and Westernville residents should apply through the Community Foundation's online grant portal at by Friday, April 18. Contact Max DelSignore, Community Foundation vice president, max@ or 315-782-7110, for more information on this opportunity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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$5K Up for Grabs: NNYCF encourages participation in Scholarship Programs
NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced a new challenge to inspire greater participation in its scholarship program from the Class of 2025 and give schools a chance to win a share of up to $5,000 in grant support. The scholarship challenge is open to all schools in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. The Community Foundation's scholarship program supports graduating seniors pursuing further education — whether at an accredited college, university, technical, or trade school. Apply Now: NNYCF Offers Scholarships for Fall 2025 'With an increasing number and variety of opportunities available to support students, we hope this incentive will help build the widest pool of applicants across our region,' said Rande S. Richardson, Community Foundation executive director. 'If this challenge is successful, it will be a win for all as students will benefit directly, their schools may receive additional funding, and our donors will have the best opportunity provide help in the most meaningful ways.' There are two ways schools have a chance to win grant support: $1,000 grant to a school in each of the three counties it serves. To be eligible, schools must achieve at least 25% participation from their senior class in submitting scholarship applications by Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The top nine schools — three from each county — with the highest overall participation rates by Saturday, March 15, application deadline, will be eligible to win a $2,000 grant. Calling Theresa Nonprofits: Apply for $3K in funding NNYCF says schools selected for grant awards will be chosen at random. Awards may be used to support a schoolwide initiative or project chosen by the senior class officers. Throughout the challenge, NNYCF will report progress at the end of each week on its Facebook and Instagram channels. Tri-county seniors should apply for scholarship support by completing the online common application found HERE by Saturday, March 15. Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge Awards $10,000 for 10 NNY nonprofits Last year, 19% of all high school seniors in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties applied for NNYCF scholarship support: 26% in Jefferson County; 22% in Lewis County; and 10% of St. Lawrence County seniors completed a scholarship application. You can contact Mary Perrine, coordinator of partnerships, at 315-782-7110, or maryp@ or Tara Hess, stewardship and donor services associate, tara@ with questions about NNYCF scholarships. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
