named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Housing Revitalization
Initiative focused on restoring and developing properties to expand affordable housing and reduce vacancy rates in the South Side neighborhood.
Resident Empowerment
Program to center resident voice in neighborhood decisions, connect families to resources, and foster leadership within the community.
South Side Growth Campus
Redevelopment of the former Bishop Foery Center into a community-centered space designed with input from South Side residents to support gathering, learning, and growth.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 4 activities
- Convening partners and aligning resources for community investmentPartners with residents, businesses, community-based organizations, and government entities to advance transformative community investments. Convenes stakeholders to align resources and support neighborhood-level projects that improve quality of life in the Southside of Syracuse.
- Implementing neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing initiativesConducts community development activities within a defined area of Syracuse bounded by Valley Drive, South Salina Street, W. Kennedy Street, and Ballantyne Road. Focuses on revitalizing properties through new development and restoration, and implementing programs to protect and expand affordable, stable housing for current residents.
- Redeveloping the South Side Growth CampusAcquired the former Bishop Foery Center and surrounding properties on Edmund Avenue in Syracuse, NY, including a vacant house and two empty lots, to redevelop into a community-centered campus. The project includes cosmetic updates, renovation of a community center, and long-term planning for community use.
- Supporting resident empowerment and economic mobilitySupports resident leadership in decision-making, identifies community strengths, and connects neighbors to resources that reduce barriers to economic mobility and support long-term family success in the Southside of Syracuse.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitating community engagement for neighborhood redevelopmentConducts community outreach and engagement activities including hosting open houses, organizing input sessions, and launching online surveys to gather resident feedback on the future use and programming of the South Side Growth Campus. Includes plans to involve the neighborhood in naming the redeveloped center.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Hosting community events for youth and familiesOrganizes community events such as a summer cookout and youth play giveaway, distributing outdoor play kits, beach towels, and swimsuits to children ages 1–12 to support family engagement and neighborhood cohesion.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$238K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AUDREY HASKILL — DIRECTOR
- CHEDY HAMPSON — PRESIDENT/CHAIR
- EVELYN INGRAM — DIRECTOR
- JEFF KNAUSS — DIRECTOR THRU 6/24
- MELANIE LITTLEJOHN — DIRECTOR
- RYAN BENZ — TREASURER
- SHARON OWENS — SECRETARY
- SHEENA SOLOMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Bishop Foery Center Partner — Acquired the former Bishop Foery Center to redevelop into the South Side Growth Campus.
- Bishop Foery Center Partner — Former campus acquired for redevelopment into a community-centered property.
- Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Partner — Former owner of the Bishop Foery Center; transitioned ownership to the South Side Community Growth Foundation to continue community service at the site.
- City of Syracuse Government — Local government entity whose mayor expressed support for the Foundation's acquisition and redevelopment of the South Side Growth Campus.
- Community Bank, N.A. Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community.
- Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now Partner — Collaborates with organization advocating for fresh food access and essential services on the South Side of Syracuse
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share updates and engage with the community.
- Layla’s Got You Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- McKinley Park Partner — Focuses initial work in the neighborhood surrounding McKinley Park through community development and resident engagement initiatives.
- NewsChannel9 Partner — Media partner featuring coverage of the organization's community center project.
- Professionals Learning About Community Equity and Smart Growth (PLACES) Program Partner — Engages through advisory board participation focused on equitable grantmaking in low-income neighborhoods
- SNUG Outreach Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Sapphire Recruitment, Inc. Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Southside Interfaith CDC Partner — Has shared leadership and collaborative ties through founding board membership
- Syracuse Parks & Recreation Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Syracuse University Partner — Connects through board member’s role as adjunct faculty teaching entrepreneurship
- Syracuse.com Partner — Partnered with Syracuse.com for a leadership feature on Executive Director Deka Eysaman.
- The Gifford Foundation Partner — Collaborates through shared commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion in community development
- United Way of Central New York Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Wegmans Partner — Event partner for the South Side Growth Summer Kick Off
- Wegmans Food Markets Partner — Engages through community investment and leadership connections via board member role
- businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses on community investment projects
- community-based organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based organizations on transformative investments
- government Government — Works with government entities on community development initiatives
- neighbors Partner — Collaborates with local residents in community development initiatives
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Housing as Foundational Infrastructuremethodology: housing-as-infrastructureBy prioritizing quality housing and property revitalization, the foundation enables neighborhood thriving because stable, dignified housing serves as the base upon which economic, social, and health outcomes are built.
- Integrated Community Investmentmethodology: integrated_community_investmentBy making coordinated investments in people, places, and projects, the foundation fosters community prosperity because these interconnected domains reinforce one another, creating a multiplier effect on neighborhood revitalization.
- Resident-Centered Developmentmethodology: resident-centered-developmentBy centering resident voice and leadership in neighborhood decisions, the foundation produces stronger and more sustainable community outcomes because empowered residents drive lasting change and ensure initiatives reflect local needs and values.