Beyond the obvious growth, perhaps The Community Foundation’s most gratifying achievement is the fact that in 2007 it is precisely the organization our founders envisioned over 55 years ago.

It is a permanent vehicle through which area residents who are interested in the welfare of Herkimer and Oneida counties can and do perpetuate their interest in a way that best meets community needs—now and forever.

Many have already participated in that process. Many more will do so in the years to come.

For that reason, The Foundation’s story cannot be fully contained within the pages of this or any other history book. It will always be a continuum.

A new chapter is written every time a donor cares, remembers, makes a difference, and every time a life becomes healthier, happier, and stronger as a result.

It is a story of happy endings which has no end.

It is the ongoing story of an enduring institution.

It is the story of a promise kept.

The Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges the following whose work, materials or assistance helped make this section of the website possible:

We also thank the many individuals, including donors, trustees and staff, past and present, who participated in the interviews that helped lay the groundwork for the 55th anniversary commemoration. Written transcripts of their recollections and observations have become a permanent part of The Foundation's historical collection.

Click here to view a list of our specific Thank Yous

Zachary A. Lazovik | 2006 Community Foundation History & Research Fellow | Funded by Partners Trust Foundation, Utica National Group Foundation and The Community Foundation

Kyla Dzwilewski | 2007 Community Foundation Technology Fellow | Funded by the Upstate Institute of Colgate University

Keeping The Promise
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Robert E. Montesano | Author
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