Community Resource & Knowledge

Building on our commitment to collecting and analyzing local data as well as the experience we have accumulated over more than 90 years of service to our region, we serve as a resource to residents seeking insights on social and community issues. We work to identify initiatives that will positively impact the Central New York region. The following programs help bring those data and strategic insights to the community, so that we can collectively measure progress and plan action together.

Performance Management Learning Community (PMLC)

Nonprofit organizations used the PMLC to improve their ability to track data, measure performance outcomes and use data to drive decisions.

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Community Data Group

Gatherings for individuals to share data and coordinate efforts to help our community improve more effectively. Meetings are held at the CNY Philanthropy Center every Friday at 8:30 a.m. Contact Mark King at kingmarkd@gmail.com for more information.

CNY Vitals

A ‘state of the community’ website that provides a common source of data and interactive visualizations on critical topics that affect the health and progress of our region.

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Performance Management Learning Community (PMLC)

Community Data Group

CNY Vitals

Community Investment Stories

Winter Market Produces More than Just Produce: Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now

Upstate Foundation: The Golisano Center for Special Needs-AccessCNY Sensory Movement Exploration Center

A Band of Sisters for the Greater Good: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Iota Nu Omega Chapter

Changes to Community Grant Application Put DEI Focus on Organizational Leadership

Safeguarding a Sanctuary: Elmcrest Offers Mental Health Services to Youth

REACH CNY Assists Families as "Cribs for Kids" Partner

Junior Achievement Supports Students with Virtual Learning Program

Adding New Flavor to Grantmaking with Participatory Budgeting

Home HeadQuarters: Lead Safe Training Builds Healthy Housing and Healthy Children