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Community foundation okays grants recommended by Ogdensburg, Potsdam youth philanthropy councils

Posted 6/26/15

The Northern New York Community Foundation signed off on recommendations made by youth philanthropy councils at Potsdam Central and Ogdensburg Free Academy. The foundation is giving $20,000 to St. …

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Community foundation okays grants recommended by Ogdensburg, Potsdam youth philanthropy councils

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The Northern New York Community Foundation signed off on recommendations made by youth philanthropy councils at Potsdam Central and Ogdensburg Free Academy.

The foundation is giving $20,000 to St. Lawrence County non-profits.

“This initiative continues to instill an important culture of leadership, citizenship and giving back among the youth of our region. We know that the youth philanthropy experience is one that is helping inspire the best for the future of our communities,” said Rande S. Richardson, community foundation executive director.

Potsdam Central School’s grant awards are:

• Salvation Army - $2,500 to purchase personal hygiene and household items for clients in the Clifton-Fine service area.

• C.O.R.C. Thrift Store - $2,000 to provide assistance with the agency’s voucher system, helping address critical needs.

• St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House - $1,500 for the purchase of educational materials to raise awareness for domestic and sexual violence prevention efforts in St. Lawrence County.

• Potsdam Neighborhood Center - $1,500 in funding to support the organization’s “PB&J” summer program for children.

• Potsdam Holiday Fund - $1,000 to help increase the allocation for the agency’s food voucher program for families during the holiday season.

• Canton-Potsdam Hospital - $1,000 provide home first aid and health kits to clients participating in community-based health screening program.

• Gina’s Gift - $500 to purchase books and advance the organization’s mission promoting early childhood literacy.

Ogdensburg Free Academy’s grant awards are:

• Kiwanis Club of Ogdensburg - $2,000 for upgrades to Zonta Field at Montroy Park Sports complex.

• Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center - $1,600 to provide infant supplies and formula to families in need.

• St. Lawrence NYSARC - $1,550 to help offer employment and career training services for program participants.

• Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley - $1,300 in funding to provide grief tool kits in St. Lawrence County schools, three BOCES technical centers and two local catholic schools.

• PJs 4 X-Mas - $1,200 to purchase new pajamas for local children in need.

• St. Lawrence Valley SPCA - $1,000 to provide 100 $10 vouchers to supplement the organization’s spay and neuter program.

• Save the River - $850 to help with costs associated with film purchases for Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Clarkson University.

• Alliance for the Mentally Ill of St. Lawrence Valley, Inc. - $500 in funding to support two papermaking workshops to be held at mental health facilities in Ogdensburg.