Connecting Passion with Purpose
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Donor Stories
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Making a Local Impact is Easy
Nancy Monette, of the Adirondack family of businesses in Malone, shares what motivates her to give through her Adirondack for Kids Fund at Adirondack Community Foundation.
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“This is a team effort, and we’re part of the team.”
Alan Booth’s mother had a mantra when learning about a local issue: “What can we do about it?”
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Filling in the Blanks
From joining Adirondack Community Foundation’s Legacy Family to making a commitment to support the region’s most pressing needs through Generous Acts, Craig and Connie Weatherup are a force for good in the Adirondacks.…
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Making a Splash in Lake Placid
When it comes to making an impact on her Adirondack community, few surpass Lake Placid’s Caroline Lussi. It’s a passion she picked up during her “magical” childhood.
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Helping Adirondack Neighbors Build their Futures
A versatile scholarship fund supports college and career advancement In 2013, Lawson and Clint Allen created the annual Allen Family Scholarship for seniors graduating from either Willsboro or Boquet Valley…
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Pathways to Civic Engagement
“I grew up singing in choirs. I have always appreciated being one voice in a larger chorus, contributing to something bigger than ourselves.”
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Pathways to Understanding
Bill and Lisa Powers considered establishing a private foundation, but recognized that a donor advised fund was a great vehicle for achieving their philanthropic goals.
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Doing Well and Doing Good
From the ease of making grants to the guidance provided by the community foundation’s knowledgeable staff, Dave and Holly Wolff have discovered that a donor advised fund is the best…
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Retirement Benefits
Bill and Dale Creighton knew giving back to their home in Lake George and the broader Adirondack region would be a key part of their retirement. Learn how Bill is…
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