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Central New York Community Foundation
431 East Fayette Street, Suite 100
Syracuse, NY 13202
Email cnyvitals@cnycf.org Phone (315) 422-9538
Media Inquiries: Contact Katrina Crocker, Vice President, Communications – kcrocker@cnycf.org

Get to
Know
Central
New York.

You live here. You work here. Central New York is your home. But how well do you know what fellow residents are experiencing? How does this impact the lives of your friends, family and neighbors? Learn More

Poverty

Syracuse has one of the worst poverty ratings among cities in the United States. And our poverty epidemic is not restricted to Syracuse; many of our region's rural communities suffer from extreme scarcity as well. But what does this really mean for the residents of our neighborhoods?

Racial Equity

Long-standing and far-reaching structural systems have been created and sustained over centuries to hinder access to economic, educational and social opportunities for Black, Latino, Native American and Asian/Pacific-Islander people, while also facilitating greater access to those opportunities for White people and their families.

Education

Children really are our future. The little ones that we are raising today will one day be working at our family businesses, voting in local elections and teaching future generations.

Health

The health of Central New York’s residents is wide-ranging. It includes everything from disease to nutrition, mental health, access to health services and physical safety.

Housing

Our homes, and the neighborhood communities we reside within, can give us safety and comfort. They are the places where we can connect with friends, neighbors and loved ones. They can create and nurture a sense of belonging.

People

Understanding the demographics of Central New York can help us better work to address our region’s changing and diversifying needs.

Economy & Arts

Employment that provides livable wages helps a family afford safe housing, transportation,  access to health care and a good quality of life. In that same vein, a dynamic arts and culture landscape can engage residents, strengthen workforces and serve as an economic engine to the community.

Now What?

You can use this data to make a difference right now. Share this information with your friends and family, spark conversations at home and at work, and do your part to inspire community change.

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Understanding how scarcity, poverty, health outcomes, and equality relate, and what we can do to improve them in Central New York

Understanding how scarcity, poverty, health outcomes, and equality relate, and what we can do to improve them in Central New York

Guest Article: Jared Duggal, senior, Fayetteville Manlius High School View Findings of Jared’s Research Project Poverty is pervasive in America’s cities, and this is particularly true in Central New York. While our biggest cities’ challenges are often in the national spotlight, America’s small and midsize cities are home to more people, and their health disparities… Read more »

October 31, 2023
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