Blogs
Ashley Quimby-Simoni, program manager at the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, shares how adding adaptive recreation along the Erie Canalway Trail is making it possible for people of all abilities to participate in the Canalway Challenge.
Bea González, board of directors vice-chair, explains how proximate leadership is a driving element of our new strategic plan.
Colby Cyrus explains how a new grant opportunity was designed to help organizations enhance diversity, equity & inclusion.
Danielle Johnson explains how we are working to distribute our discretionary grant dollars equitably.
Even well after her tenure ended at Heman Street Elementary School, Rhoda Sike's passion for teaching never wavered and she found a way to continue making an impact on students.
Ahmeed Turner explains how and why we prioritize with our staff the importance of learning about and practicing equity.
Guest writer Angela Outlaw-Matheny from Crewcial Partners explains how her personal experiences influenced her work in diversifying the investment managers in our portfolio.
Qiana Williams, program officer, shows us how participatory budgeting is helping residents form solutions to community problems.
Jan Lane, senior philanthropic advisor, explains the ways that leaving a legacy can help you address social justice causes.
Minister Mark D. Muhammad, Ed.D. tells his personal story of struggles growing up in Syracuse and how serving as a member of the Black Equity & Excellence Fund Advisory Committee is helping him to make a difference.