‘We will not let anybody go hungry’ BY ASHLEY M. CASEY It is said if you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. That’s not quite the case for Jennifer Covert, executive director of...
COVER STORY: Sharon Owens, Deputy Mayor, City of Syracuse
BY BECCA TAURISANO PHOTOS BY ALICE G. PATTERSON Sharon Owens believes that everyone deserves a nice place to live. “Every day of my life, the ultimate goal is that every resident deserves to live in a safe, affordable, clean, prosperous...
FASHION FORWARD: Presents with a Purpose
By Angela Antonello With the holidays approaching, we all know finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list is never easy. Did you know there are several gift options that give back to charities and causes that will...
INSPIRE: Debbie Monaco and Ruth Bates, Dining for Women
By Jamie Jenson Debbie Monaco first heard about Dining for Women, a “global giving circle that funds grassroots projects working in developing countries to fight gender inequality,” in January 2011, after her sister-in-law attended one of their events in...
FASHION FORWARD: Giving Back Never Goes Out of Style
By Angela Antonello Fashion has power. Industry powerhouses like Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and TOMS can create impactful educational opportunities both on and off the runway. This type of support for a cause doesn’t just come from luxury designers...