Keeping Families Close in Syracuse Story and photos submitted by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York operates the CNY Ronald McDonald House 24 hours a day, year-round, for families whose...
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Little Hats, Big Hearts
Hats for Healthy Hearts Every February, volunteers join the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation to knit and crochet red hats for babies born this month in participating hospitals. According to the AHA, they aim to empower mothers...
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Seven Ways to Share
Finding New Year's Joy by Sharing Your Story By Jennifer Owens “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” For many, this quote by Maya Angelou provides inspiration to share personal stories. When I read it,...
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Give to Others
One Business’ Trash, A Nonprofit Organization’s Treasure By Amy Caputo | Photography by Amy Davis Have you ever had an idea you never imagined would turn into a reality? For myself and my family, one simple idea of giving snowballed...
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Hopeful Grateful Strong
The Caregiver By Amy Lowe This story is an excerpt from “Hopeful — Grateful — Strong,” a collection of survivor stories from the YMCA of Greater Syracuse’s cancer support programs. I have always been a caregiver. I took care of...
