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…
What makes a community truly feel like home? What makes a community, a community? We believe it’s the people who live there. And the Mohawk Valley is unique in the sense that its relatively small population represents enormous cultural diversity. At the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, we put residents first. We pool…
Meet one of Mohawk Valley’s unsung heroes – – Frank Yarborough, a therapist at Cayuga Centers, a child and family service agency. His journey from being a foster child to helping at-risk youth tells a tale of hope and healing for New York State’s struggling families and kids. Frank was born into a tumultuous home…
Name: Samantha Age: 32 Location: New York Mills, NY Occupation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) What are your top 3 interests?: Weather, cats, gaming Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: I moved to upstate NY about two years ago from Scotland. I grew up near Glasgow, and then completed my…
Name: Laura Powers Age: 40s Location: Little Falls Occupation: Financial Advisor What are your top 3 interests?: Helping others (professionally, personally, and through community service).Promoting the region’s assets and connecting great people together who share a goal to improve our community.And, of course, exploring the Mohawk Valley (particularly Little Falls!) with my family. Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: Highlights:…
Name: Britta Hennessy Age: 30s Location: Old Forge NY Occupation: Business Owner What are your top 3 interests?: Spending time outside as a family with two young boys; hiking, skiing, and mountain biking Tell us about yourself! Who are you?: Devlin and I moved to Old Forge from NYC 7 years ago to renovate and rebrand a historical resort property on Fourth…