The Community Foundation

Don't forget the deadline for the Give Back to Utica essay contest is this Friday!!! A paid summer internship at the Utica Public Library is being offered to a current high school junior or senior who live in Herkimer or Oneida counties. Check out the link for details and to apply! https://foundationhoc.org/essay/

A longtime recreation landmark in the Town of Trenton Hamlet of Prospect is undergoing a complete renovation that will improve its usability, access, and overall appearance. The renovations of the Prospect Memorial Softball Field include a new playing field, lighting, fencing, dugouts, backstop, bleachers, scoreboard and more!

Meet Me + Make is an off-site program that takes place at local rehabilitation and nursing facilities. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute staff take their tools and knowledge to the residents so they can learn and create their own masterpieces!

A friendly reminder that the deadline for the Give Back to Utica essay contest is due next Friday, May 7!! A paid summer internship at the Utica Public Library is being offered to a current high school junior or senior who live in Herkimer or Oneida counties. Check out the link for details and to apply! https://foundationhoc.org/essay/

Looking to get vaccinated?? Call (315) 542-2561 to schedule your appointment for tomorrow!

Thank you for your generosity!

Cree | Wolfspeed 'YOUR FUTURE AT THE FAB' Town Hall March 15th at 5PM!

Our friends at Mohawk Valley Latino Associationand First Circle have announced the launch of La Abundancia, a communal space, and garden in the Cornhill neighborhood in Utica, NY. The goal of this project is to create a safe environment and space for our community members and for MVLA to assist them with their diverse emergency needs. A place where people can grow healthy food, cook, eat, find community support, and celebrate community and tradition together. Check out https://www.gofundme.com/f/la-abundancia-community-project petition to learn more about the project!

The Utica/Oneida County Branch NAACP kicks off Black History Month 2021 with its annual program hosted by History Center. This virtual program features guest speakers and follows the 2021 national theme, The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity, which provides a rich tapestry of images for exploring the African American past and present. Registration is required: https://zoom.us//regi/tJ0lde2trDMuG9X2AYh3kLDi1Km_LJ3ioHmG

After responding to a year of rising community need, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties shared with dozens of partner organizations its plans for investing funds through the nonprofit sector to meet continuing pandemic impact, longstanding racial inequity and other challenges facing the two-county region. Read more about today's announcement here: https://bit.ly/2NUZOF5

Save the date! The New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Taskforce will host its next Fireside Chat tomorrow night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This will be a meaningful opportunity to provide education to Latino communities across the state. NOTE: Program will be in Spanish. Register here: https://la-vacuna-covid-19.eventbrite.com

Attention students: check out Indium Corporation for amazing internship opportunities!

Create a vibrant region with opportunity for ALL. Commit to making the Mohawk Valley a more equitable and just community. Take the pledge at mvequitypledge.org!

The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees. Joining the volunteer board in 2021 are Robert Bojanek and Kay Parker. https://foundationhoc.org/community-foundation-welcomes-tw/

This year's Staffworks Save A Life Campaign is underway! The Staffworks Fund at The Community Foundation is matching donations to animal care organizations through December 31. Learn more about the participating organizations and how to make your donation at www.staffworkscny.com/savealife

During these most difficult times, helping to minimize the food insecurity in our communities and helping local restaurants weather the storm was vital, said Bernard Turi, Utica National Group senior vice president, general counsel, general auditor, and chief risk officer. We appreciate all that the nonprofit organizations do on a daily basis for everyone, and this was our way of giving back to them.

Interested in making a year-end gift? Visit foundationhoc.org/year-end-giving for insight on some of the top ways to give smarter at the end of 2020.

The Community Foundation is excited to share with you the latest edition of our newsletter highlighting our recent leadership efforts and investments in the community! Please take a moment to read through this issue: https://bit.ly/33K1x4U

Spreading holiday cheer!