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Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York.
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  • Butternut Community Police Center
    • Butternut Community Police Center

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Butternut Community Police Center

    In 2012 Gifford provided a “What if…” mini-grant to the Butternut Community Police Center to enable them to hold their first annual fundraising gala – the first steps for the organization to build their budget. Learn More »

  • CanTeen Center
    • Building the deck at the CanTeen Center

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    CanTeen Center

    When participants at the CanTeen first saw the new deck the afternoon of the first day of school, they couldn’t wait to hold their first Teen Council meeting outdoors and utilize their grill on the deck, “just like a normal, everyday home would have!” Learn More »

  • Local entrepreneur gets a boost from a Cooperative Federal “Step Up” loan
    • Belkis Espinal of the All in One Hair Studio

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Local entrepreneur gets a boost from a Cooperative Federal “Step Up” loan

    A $25,000 grant enabled Cooperative Federal to establish the Step Up Loan Fund, and now a year later eleven loans have been made, enabling new businesses to grow and individuals to be trained. Learn More »

  • Gracias to Gifford
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    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Gracias to Gifford

    As a result of their three years in our capacity building initiative ADVANS the Spanish Action League (La Liga) transformed from a struggling agency to a strong institution with sustainable income streams and a more robust staff and infrastructure.
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  • Midland Garden
    • Residents tending the Midland Avenue community garden

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Midland Garden

    The community garden at 341 Midland Avenue cultivates not only produce, but neighborhood engagement. Learn More »

  • Driving Books Home
    • Four Kids in front of bookmobile

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Driving Books Home

    The Driving Books Home program is a collaboration amongst several Oswego NY organizations to provide a summer bookmobile. Learn More »

  • Central New York SPCA
    • Cody, a recent resident of the CNY SPCA

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Central New York SPCA

    The CNY SPCA converted an adjacent building to an onsite veterinary clinic, allowing for easier and less stressful animal care and low cost services to be available to the community. Learn More »

  • Oneida Community Mansion House
    • Oneida Community Mansion House

    Through initiatives, grantmaking and neighborhood engagement the Gifford Foundation strengthens community assets in order to improve the quality of life for the residents of Central New York. Learn More »

    Oneida Community Mansion House

    A grant of $13,730 provided OCMH with computers, a color printer and video screening equipment. Now their data is safe and staff time is used more efficiently. Learn More »

    For Grant Seekers

     For Grant Seekers

    Juan Cruz MaskLearn more about our grantmaking guidelines and how to start the process.

     

    Grassroot Grantmakers Interviews Sheena Solomon

    Grassroot Grantmakers Interviews Sheena Solomon

    Listen to the podcast of our very own Sheena Solomon as she discusses our What If.... mini grant program.

    What If... Film Selection Dinner

    What If... Film Selection Dinner

    Join us on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 6pm to help decide on three films to show this fall for the What if...film series RSVP to rose@artragegallery.org.

    Message from the Executive Director

    Message from the Executive Director

    Message from the Executive Director A blog post in memory of our former Executive Director Kathy Goldfarb-Findling who passed away March 13th, 2013.

    Gifford Foundation Accepting Nominations For Leadership Award

    Gifford Foundation Accepting Nominations For Leadership Award

    The Gifford Foundation is seeking nominations for the Kathy Goldfarb-Findling Leadership Award (“The Kathy”), a $2500 award given to a CNY nonprofit professional.