In 2021, Community Foundation made over $72,000 in grants to Foodnet Meals on Wheels from 7 different funds.
Over $48,000 was granted from 3 Donor Advised Funds responding to non-grant cycle requests for kitchen equipment. Fund advisors appreciated learning about these emergent needs as demand for meals increased.
$5,600 from the COVID-19 Response Fund supported Foodnet’s ability to provide meals to families who were food insecure while under quarantine. This need was identified by the Food Task Force Distribution Team which convenes over 15 food serving organizations to fill gaps in services.
Over $17,000 was provided in unrestricted grants, allowing Foodnet to use funding wherever it was needed most during rapidly changing needs. More stories CLICK HERE
Resilient Communities Spring Grant Cycle
Information Session
2022 Resilient Communities Spring Grant Cycle will provide flexible operating support to organizations meeting community needs, some longstanding, some new, or revealed in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Grant application deadline: April 6th 5pm. Grant range: $500 - $10,000
Join Janet Cotraccia, Chief Impact Officer, on March 1st for an informational session. A recording will be available post-event.
“Understanding, Identifying, and Addressing Suicide Risk: A clinical primer for behavioral health providers” is an all-day online training sponsored by The Wellness Institute and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Sponsored scholarships for licensed therapists and social workers in Tompkins County to attend on March 9th. For more details: CLICK HERE
Supported by a grant from The Sophie Fund
Door Opener Society
Julia C Gorman
2022 Outstanding Partner
Door Opener Society honors outstanding partners with the Community Foundation in the promotion of philanthropy in our region.
Life’s most extraordinary accomplishments are very rarely ever achieved alone, which is why the Community Foundation recognizes Julie Gorman an advisor who helped clients achieve their charitable goals through an outright gift, giving to or creating a fund or bequest.
Established in 2020, Julie joins past award Door Opener Society recipients, John Hinchcliff, Bill Currie, Kim Rothman, Mariette Geldenhuys and Anna Holmberg.
Julie is Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ithaca.
(pictured: Julia Gorman and George Ferrari, staff)
Let's Talk Series - monthly
Join our guest, Frank Kruppa, Public Health Director and Mental Health Commissioner at Tompkins County Health Department for a 30 minute conversation on March 8th.
Find out more about what is happening in Tompkins County. Details: CLICK HERE
Seeking Candidates
Chief Data and IT Officer
Community Foundation is expanding to better serve our communities. We are eager to consider a pool of diverse candidates for the new position of Chief Data and IT Officer.
Our mission and values center a continuous commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion to seek powerful impact for increasing racial and social justice. Find out more: CLICK HERE
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT?
> Resilient Communities Spring Grant Cycle Information Session March 1 HERE
