Twelve additional
grants awarded to Onondaga & Madison County nonprofits
October 1, 2013 (Syracuse, NY) - The Central New York
Community Foundation recently awarded more than $400,000 in grants to
charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties, including two grants
focused on expanding access to quality health care services.
Residents of the Near Westside neighborhood will have
increased access to primary and mental health care with the construction of the
new Westside Family Health Center. This capital project, spearheaded by St.
Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Foundation, received a $150,000
boost from the Community Foundation. Its current 4,000 square foot facility
will be relocated to a new 18,000 square foot location on Gifford Street. The
larger footprint will provide enough room to house primary care, pediatrics,
OB/GYN, mental health, radiology, and phlebotomy services in one facility.
Located in a neighborhood that holds one of the highest poverty rates in the
nation, the Center expects to serve members of the low-income, minority,
immigrant and refugee populations of Syracuse.
In addition to providing standard health care services, the
Center will be partnering with Nojaim’s Food Market, the Syracuse University
Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion, Huntington Family Centers and the
Onondaga County Health Department to develop a wellness outreach program that
addresses health risks such as diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and
obesity by educating on healthy shopping and eating habits.
In Madison County, the Madison County Community Action
Partnership (CAP) will utilize a $50,000 grant toward the relocation
and expansion of the Mary Rose Center. This free clinic in Oneida sees
patients who are uninsured, underinsured or otherwise unable to access primary
care.
High demand at its current 700 square foot space has
contributed to long wait times to see physicians. The Center’s new 3,000
square foot space, located within the Gorman Community Center at the
Northside Shopping Plaza, will add space for private client intake, a more
comfortable waiting area, and three additional exam rooms to decrease wait
times. Neighboring nonprofit tenants in the same building will allow clients
the opportunity to access multiple services at one location. Case workers from
CAP will also be on site to provide wrap-around services and
referrals.
“These two grants will help expand access to health care
for residents of Onondaga and Madison counties in new ways,” said Peter Dunn,
Community Foundation President and CEO. “Both health centers are implementing
unique partnerships with neighborhood community organizations and businesses
that will contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of their patients. At
a time of rapid change in health care delivery, this innovative thinking makes
these organizations models for providing well-rounded care to underserved
populations.”
The Community Foundation also awarded grants to programs
in the fields of arts & culture, education, environment, human services and
civic affairs:
Baltimore Woods Nature Center received $13,216
to purchase a tractor utility package that will be used to maintain the
Marcellus-based 182-acre nature preserve and its six miles of hiking trails.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse received
$40,000 to support its Enhanced Teen Programming, which is designed
to contribute to student and life success while reducing crime and delinquency.
Center for Court Innovation received $25,000 to
expand its Patient Navigator program, which connects court-involved
women and their children with health care providers and community resources to
lower the risk of poor maternal and childhood health.
Clear Path for Veterans received $6,595 to
purchase a cloud-based database system and office equipment.
CNY Family Bicycle Giveaway received $1,500
to replace tools and equipment used by volunteers to repair bicycles.
CORA Foundation/ArtRage Gallery received $6,885
to host a series of engagement workshops in conjunction with its 2013-2014
exhibits.
FOCUS Greater Syracuse received $13,550 to
assess the retention of aging Baby Boomers in Central New York for the benefit
of community and economic development planning.
HealtheConnections received $7,000 to
develop a business plan for its health planning services.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse received $25,059
to implement a social media public relations and fundraising campaign to
increase community awareness of its role in local adult education, and
contribute to its long-term sustainability
McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Site received $40,700
to implement Darkness to Light, a community awareness program that works
to help prevent child sexual abuse.
Oneida Healthcare Foundation received $11,300 to
expand Fit Kids of Madison County, a health education, nutrition and
fitness training program for overweight and obese children and their families.
Syracuse Children’s Chorus received $14,692
to start a Young Men’s Ensemble.
These grants were funded by the Community Foundation’s
unrestricted and field-of-interest funds.
About the Central New York Community Foundation
Established in 1927, the Central New York Community
Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of a
permanent charitable endowment for the betterment of the region. The
Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in the region with
assets of more than $143 million. It awarded $8.3 million in grants last year
to nonprofit organizations and since its inception has invested more than $120
million in the community. The Community Foundation serves as the steward of
charitable legacies for individuals, families and corporations through the
administration of more than 600 funds. The organization also serves as a civic
leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives designed to strengthen
nonprofits that address the region’s most pressing challenges. For more
information, visit www.cnycf.org.
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