Author: fellow2@adkcommunityfoundation.org

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    Going the Distance

    An innovative collaboration led by LivingADK and funded through ACF’s Strengthening the Social Safety Net initiative aims to bridge the physical and social gaps that can leave residents feeling adrift.

  • The Legacy Playbook: Building a Sustainable Future Through Planned Giving & Endowment 

    WATCH RECORDING: Learn the essential strategies for endowment building and securing your organization’s long-term financial stability. Discover how to help your donors create a lasting legacy while protecting your mission…

  • Mid-level Giving Programs: An Overview

    WATCH THE RECORDING: This webinar will introduce you to mid-level giving and point you toward greater fundraising success: strengthen your donor pipeline, to move more donors to major gifts, better…

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    Governor Kathy Hochul announces new initiative to accelerate workforce housing in the North Country

    Public-Private Partnership Unlocks Over $3.5 Million to Address Regional Housing Crisis Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Accelerate Workforce Housing, a multi-year, multi-partner initiative to address the critical…

  • Adirondack Community Foundation seeking nominations for unsung community heroes

    Kindling Awards celebrate everyday neighbors who bring us together LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Community Foundation is pleased to accept nominations for the Kindling Awards, which celebrate the everyday neighbors who…

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    Adirondack Community Foundation announces new fund to help food pantries scale up

    The Small Grants for Small Food Pantries Fund supports Adirondack region food pantries by investing in infrastructure upgrades to increase access to healthy foods while supporting the volunteers they need…

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    Adirondack Community Foundation awarded “Innovation Engine” grant to strengthen regional safety net  

    Adirondack Community Foundation is one of three recipients of The F. M. Kirby Foundation’s inaugural Innovation Engine Grant Program, which will be used to advance its Safety Net initiative.

  • Changing the Rural Narrative

    In 2024, Adirondack Community Foundation was selected by the Trust for Civic Life to be one of 20 inaugural grantees working to reinvigorate rural, often high-poverty regions.

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    Adirondack Community Foundation welcomes new Trustees, staff

    The new Trustees are Daniel P. Leff and Lynn Magnus, and Emily Sheft joins the staff as the new Administrative Officer.

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    Tracking Impacts of Federal Changes on the Adirondack Region

    Adirondack Community Foundation has been tracking the significant changes happening at the federal level and how they will affect the Adirondack region. This document shares regional and community data on…

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    The New Adirondack Workforce

    Their reasons for moving to the Adirondack region vary, but what they have in common is a career that allows them to live anywhere with an internet connection.

  • Beyond Band-Aid Solutions

    Now in its third year, Adirondack Community Foundation’s Social Safety Net Project — with funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and generous local donors — is building on its…

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