REMINDER: “What If…” Mini Grant Deadline is Monday, February 3

Those planning to submit proposals for the first round of 2025 “What If…” Mini Grant funding must have their applications submitted by Monday, February 3!

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The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Archery Range: Building Confidence and Community

Learn how the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s new indoor archery range is building confidence and fostering community connection.

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Nourish Syracuse:  Cultivating Change

Discover how Nourish Syracuse is teaching Syracuse youth to have agency over their health and well-being through hands-on learning opportunities.

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Syracuse STEM NSBE in Action: Encouraging Future Innovators

Syracuse STEM NSBE is engaging local students through the creative exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about their first STEM Summer Camp program held this past July with help from The Gifford Foundation.

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The Sowing Project: Mending Trauma and Forming Bonds

The Sowing Project uses fashion and mentorship to help teen girls in Syracuse heal, grow, and build confidence after trauma. Learn how this grassroots program is creating a safe space for girls to learn and find community.

Side by side headshots of Mariella Canady-Towns and Lenora Joyner-Hayes, both new to The Gifford Foundation Board in 2025.

The Gifford Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

Get to know Gifford’s newest board members, Mariella Canady-Towns and Lenora Joyner-Hayes.

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CNY Business Journal: CNY Legends

The CNY Business Journal featured The Gifford Foundation in its December CNY Legends issue.

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