Community Investment Stories

Mike Nash, president at KS&R and Book Buddies Volunteer, shares how he saw the positive impact of Book Buddies after only a few month volunteering for the program.

Jacob Gedetsis, founder and director of Write Out and lecturer and coordinator of the Writing Resource Center at SUNY ESF, chronicles his transformative journey through The Leadership Classroom.

Juliet Nabinger, employee benefits senior specialist at OneGroup and Book Buddies Volunteer, shares how her experience reading to children in the Syracuse City School District has become the best part of her week.

Colby Cyrus, CAPM and Frank Ridzi, Ph.D. outline our analysis of how often New York State funding to local nonprofits is delayed. Significant delays can result in repercussions for an organization’s ability to carry out its mission.

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.