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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.

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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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CNY Fair Housing Guest Article

CNY Fair Housing Guest Article

Exclusionary zoning regulations contribute to Onondaga County’s housing crisis by restricting the number and variety of homes available in our community. Too many people are stuck in housing they can’t afford and that does not meet their needs because the 34 different municipal zoning codes that govern the construction of housing in Onondaga County make… Read more »

October 3, 2024
PEACE, Inc. Releases 2024 Community Needs Assessment On Poverty In Onondaga County

PEACE, Inc. Releases 2024 Community Needs Assessment On Poverty In Onondaga County

Guest Article: Todd Goehle, Vice President of Operations and Strategy “I’m frequently asked ‘What is the biggest issue or need in our community?’ I tell them, ‘Poverty.’ They often respond, ‘No, what is the biggest issue…is it employment, transportation, etc.?’ I again say, ‘It’s Poverty.” Central New York has the potential for a “moment.” The… Read more »

August 7, 2024
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