By Renee Gadoua Peggy Ogden remembers a woman walking into her office about 25 years ago to contribute to the newly-created Women’s Fund of Central New York. “She said it was the first time she had written a $1,000 check,”...
Sweetening the deal: Home cookie business shows attention to detail
By Jason Klaiber Back when Sarah Germain was involved in the news business, it tended to be unpredictable what slate of stories would come her way day to day. But now that the East Syracuse resident has made the switch...
Inspire: Sharye Skinner Affecting Social Change with Faith and Fearlessness
By Kate Hanzalik “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord.” Michal 6:8 When Sharye Skinner was a child, she woke up every Christmas to see a tree that had very few presents beneath it. For many children,...
A helping hand where it’s needed most: Local Red Cross volunteer assists with Hurricane Ian recovery
By Kate Hill Earlier this month, Cazenovia resident Anne Saltman returned from Florida, where she worked with the American Red Cross on its hurricane recovery efforts. Saltman, a Red Cross volunteer, was recruited on Sept. 26 for a two-week deployment...
Inspire: Christine McNeeley – Putting her life experience to work
By Alyssa Dearborn Although Christine McNeeley has been the new executive director of the Chadwick Residence for only four months, she looks forward to furthering the Chadwick Residence’s mission of helping women move past homelessness to live successful lives. Before...