Hut Number 22 Where Grandmothers Share Stories and Sell Seasonings “Refugee grandmothers, most American citizens now, from Bhutan worked hard to ensure their families stayed together and survived in refugee camps. Men had to leave home to find labour jobs far from the camp and their families. Grandmothers stepped up. Moving to the United States…
The Mohawk Valley region of Upstate New York, which includes Utica, Rome, Herkimer, and Cooperstown, is home to a large, vibrant, and growing Hispanic community. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the region with a variety of events and activities that highlight the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are a few…
Workforce development is key to fostering opportunities to expand our community’s ever-evolving diverse workforce, from traditional pathways to innovative and emerging ways that promote economic growth. In collaboration with community partners, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is committed to developing a thriving labor force in growing industries through a continuing workforce development…
Growing up in a refugee camp in Thailand, I had never imagined one day I would be dancing and performing throughout Upstate New York. My journey started on the muddy road of a citizen-less refugee camp for the K’Nyaw (Karen) people of Myanmar. I was born in the hospital of the Umphiem refugee camp in…
We’re so happy you’re interested in exploring our beautiful, diverse murals and cities. The goals of the trail are simple. We wish to provide visitors and locals with a free way to view public art; we want to shine a light on the artists involved, many of whom are local; we want people to explore the…
At the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, we have a long-term commitment to help our partners bring about neighborhood revitalization—to breathe new life into communities from Little Falls to Camden. By definition, revitalization is the act or process of giving new life, fresh vitality or energy to someone or something. In this case,…
“The Sebilj is an incredible symbol of my Bosnian culture and traditions. It reminds me where I came from, and allows me to pass on the history and stories of my country to my children and to future generations. Every time I visit it, I will remember who I am and the country that formed…
From entry-level to management, The Fountainhead Group is committed to providing advancement opportunities for all of our employees, regardless of prior experience or training. We’re thrilled to highlight some of our best and brightest, all of whom started on the manufacturing floor and have grown exciting careers in all levels of management!
Love. Acceptance. Support. Joy. Those were just some of the adjectives used to describe the 2nd Annual Little Falls PRIDE event that took place Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Little Falls, NY. Rainbow decorations covered Burke Park, and people lined the sidewalks draped in PRIDE flags of different colors. The weekend kicked off Friday night…