What they call their work
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Conducting community food drivesConducts the annual Ani Colone Food Drive to support food security in the Greater Oneonta Area.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding high school scholarships and community programsProvides grants for high school student scholarships and supports community initiatives such as food drives and social and cultural programs in Oneonta, NY. This includes awarding up to four $500 scholarships annually to students from local high schools, including Oneonta High School.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding local charitable and educational institutions in Oneonta, NYFunds local charitable and educational institutions in the Oneonta, NY area, with a focus on youth athletics, good sportsmanship, character development, and responsible citizenship. The organization has supported entities such as the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, Oneonta Family YMCA, American Legion Baseball, Catskill Area Hospice, and Opportunities for Otsego.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operating a banquet facility for public and member useOperates a banquet room and adjoining outdoor deck in Oneonta, NY, available for social events such as holiday dances, clambakes, themed dinners, wedding receptions, and post-funeral gatherings. The space is offered at no cost to members and at a reduced rate to non-members.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing annual social and recreational eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring events including annual golf tournaments, bus trips, dinner-dances, clambakes, and attendance at regional sporting events for members and the public.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Developing scholarship criteria and evaluation processesUses a committee of three scholars to annually develop scholarship criteria and evaluate applications as part of its scholarship program.
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Who they work with
- American Legion Baseball Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
- Catskill Area Hospice Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
- LaMonica Beverages Partner — Supplied soft drinks at no cost or at cost for Club events such as youth dances.
- Oneonta Boys and Girls Club Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
- Oneonta Family YMCA Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
- Oneonta High School Partner — Distributes scholarship applications and receives notifications of award recipients.
- Opportunities for Otsego Partner — Recipient of past support from the 6th Ward Athletic Association Foundation.
- Unatego High School Partner — Distributes scholarship applications and serves as an eligible institution for applicants.
How they approach the work
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- Accountability-Based Grantmakingmethodology: accountability-based_grantmakingBy requiring detailed after-action reports within 30 days of program completion, we ensure transparency and assess the impact of funded programs, because timely reporting strengthens accountability and demonstrates how funds contribute to measurable outcomes.
- Performance-Contingent Funding for Scholarshipsmethodology: performance-contingent_fundingBy releasing scholarship funds only after recipients achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their first college semester, we promote academic persistence and success, because linking financial support to demonstrated performance incentivizes responsibility and educational achievement.
- Strategic Shift to Funding Over Direct Operationmethodology: funding-over-direct-operationBy shifting from directly operating sports programs to funding external organizations, we amplify impact in youth health, recreation, sport, and education, because leveraging partner organizations allows for broader reach and specialized delivery while maintaining strategic focus on resourcing community-led solutions.