In early 1999 a group of concerned citizens gathered to discuss ways of creating a community foundation to serve as the philanthropic center for Tompkins County and for those wishing to support and enhance the quality of life for all who live and work here. In June 2000 six people were appointed to serve as the Incorporating Board of the new Community Foundation of Tompkins County, a 501?(3) nonprofit public foundation. The six were Jeff Furman, Howard P. Hartnett, Bill Myers, John Semmler, Diane Shafer, and Robert Swieringa.
Students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class distributed $58,900 in grants to local nonprofits.The course is designed to provide students with instruction and experience in philanthropic...more
Joan Lawrence, a longtime resident of Ithaca, NY, has died at the age of 91, the Ithaca Voice reports.
She was born in London, NY, and moved to Ithaca with her family when she was 5.
After...more
Bristol and Plymouth has been awarded the badge of “social enterprise cities”. The badge will also be given to four more cities as part of a scheme to lure investment into social businesses.