This year, NEW Health organized the 6.5K Firecracker Run on July 4th, which included 106 runners and walkers who raised $800 for the Essex Fire Department. NEW Health challenged the Essex community to find over one hundred participants for the annual Fourth of July event and it … [Read more...] about Firecracker Success! $800 donated to the Essex Fire Department!
Philanthropy
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge
Fundraiser for Essex Fire & Rescue
Essex Initiatives is collecting donated items to sell on Essex Day - Saturday, August 1st from 10am-4pm. This will be a fund-raising effort to benefit Essex Fire and Rescue Cos. Items can be dropped off at the Cupola House at 2278 Main St. Essex, NY on Thursday & Friday — … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Essex Fire & Rescue
Essex Community Fund Authorizes Over $15,000 in Grants
Eleven Essex organizations or those providing services to Essex residents will receive grants from the Essex Community Fund. For the twelfth consecutive year the Fund made grants in an effort to build the capacity of local organizations or to underwrite small capital projects. As … [Read more...] about Essex Community Fund Authorizes Over $15,000 in Grants
Geordie Hearn Awarded an Allen Scholarship
Geordie Hearn, a recent high honors graduate of Willsboro Central School, has accepted the Lawson and Clint Allen Leadership and Academic Scholarship. He intends to enroll in the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. The Allen Scholarship, a program of the Essex Community Fund … [Read more...] about Geordie Hearn Awarded an Allen Scholarship