Christa Núñezof Khuba International was recently featured on our Let's Talk Series. Missed It? Click the video above to hear her insights on Farming, Justice and Land Access through innovative programs such as Quarter Acre for the People which supports people of color in building sustainable community food systems.
Check out our video archive of previous Let's Talk presentations.
2021 Annual Celebration - Resilience: An Unforgettable 20th Anniversary
Chief Philanthropic Services Officer, Amy LeViere, Shares in this 2 minute excerpt about how the Community Foundation and our local communities have demonstrated resilience.
Perhaps you've seen some familiar faces hanging around town?
The Spirit of Tompkins project "seeks to celebrate local individuals and our diverse landscape- comprising 9 towns and a city" and it builds on the "successful and well-received "We Are Ithaca initiative".
The Community Foundation has facilitated multiple grants supporting this project which is a collaboration of The Discovery Trail, the Town of Ithaca (celebrating its bicentennial this year) and Photographer/project director Robyn Wishna among others. Watch for more as this project seeks to create a snapshot of our current time and place.
Making Connections through a New Grantee: Town of Lansing 2021 Sports Academy
The Sports Academy ran for the first time in 2021. It aims to provide an affordable, community-based youth sports program and inspire high school students to be impactful mentors and positive role models in the community.
When Billie Downs inquired about funding, the Community Foundation shared the request with Julie Berens who supported the request from her donor advised fund. It turns out that Billie was a former student of Julie’s at Lansing High School!
This grant provided kids with a fun-filled week, including an obstacle course, a water slide, and a tug-of-war competition
“We were blown away by every aspect of this week at camp! Mia cannot wait for next year!” - Parent.
A Growing Promise
Luncheon for donors considering planned gift options
Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 11:45-1 pm
Moakley House
Are you looking for income? We now offer Charitable Gift Annuities. Learn more in our estate planning seminar on how to support your needs and those of your favorite charities with a planned giftthrough the Community Foundation.
Attorney, Marcie Finlay, Coughlin & Gerhart, will review the new NY state Power of Attorney form, wills, trusts, and beneficiary forms.
