What happens when a community comes together to ask questions, learn from experts, and have thoughtful conversations about the issues that matter to Central New Yorkers?

A more informed community with stronger civic engagement and meaningful connections across the region. But how is this possible?

FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. creates opportunities for those conversations.

One way we bring people together is through our FOCUS Forums, where community members learn from experts, hear different perspectives, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation.

Over the past year, our forums have explored issues shaping life in Central New York, including civic engagement and local leadership, transportation, workforce development, water conservation, and food and health access.

Today, we host monthly forums, creating 12 opportunities each year for our community to learn, participate, and engage. Offered in a hybrid format, our forums have continued to attract growing attendance month after month. That’s civic engagement in action. And you can be part of it!

Your support helps make these conversations possible and gives our community more opportunities to learn, listen, ask questions, and engage.

Thank you for being part of the action and helping keep our community informed, engaged, and connected!