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Building healthier, stronger, more equitable communities across the Adirondack region for today, tomorrow, and always.

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    Building Strong Communities Across the Adirondacks

    What makes a strong community? How does philanthropy factor into it? At Adirondack Foundation, we ask ourselves these questions every day. There is no single answer, and the components of strong and healthy communities are rarely linear. That’s why, as a community foundation, we take a “whole community” approach to amplify all that is good about the Adirondacks.  Learn more about how we utilize our Strong Community Framework and five key interest areas at the link below...

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  • Collaborating for Good Across the Adirondacks

    Community foundations are unique for the role they play in inspiring place-based philanthropy in the region they serve and acting as cornerstones for good through collaboration and partnerships. We are proud to play this role for the Adirondack region – to serve as the connective tissue between people and the causes they care about, nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve, and fellow funders and shared priorities. Learn more about our community impact and see an example in action from the Adirondack Birth To Three Alliance in the video below...

     

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    2021 Annual Report

    This past year has taught us more than ever that philanthropy in our communities is critical to building resilience and setting the stage for meaningful change. Read more in our 2021 annual report, or see past publications here:

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    Our Latest News

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    Adirondack Foundation amplifies philanthropy, awards nearly $600K

    Adirondack Foundation this year awarded $590,000 in Generous Acts grants to meet pressing needs and support important initiatives in local communities across the Adirondack region.

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Are you interested in learning more about giving back to the Adirondacks and how you can make a difference in your community? Or, perhaps you're from a nonprofit or other community organization that has an exciting project or idea to share? Every day, we gain insight, strength, and momentum by connecting with others dedicated to building healthier, stronger, more equitable communities.

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Enhancing the lives of people in the Adirondacks through philanthropy. 

 

Like the Mountains, We Rise

How We Work

Like the mountains, we rise. Like the rivers and lakes, we come together. During these challenging times, we have leaned into the crisis by mobilizing resources, gathering and sharing critical information, and making meaningful connections to support the people and places of the Adirondacks. We'll continue to be here for our communities long after the pandemic passes. As your community foundation, we are here for good.

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Stories from The Good Portal

Generous Acts in Action

Every day, we are inspired by acts of generosity happening across the Adirondack region. From grantees making a difference and changing countless lives in our communities, to generous supporters who give back and give with us to ensure everyone who loves this place can thrive in it. 

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