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Micron is preparing to break ground on the first of four new chip fabrication facilities this November. This surge in economic development will require more housing. This Forum explored how the region is planning for this pivotal moment.
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This report summarizes the methodologies used for our Whole Family Summit, key insights from it, solutions identified by Summit participants, and recommendations and next steps for future community engagement.
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Our March FOCUS Forum discussed how the Housing & Homelessness Coalition of Central New York operated and was structured. Presenter, Megan Stuart reported on the state of homelessness in the Central New York community, and how we could rise to the growing challenges of homelessness and housing insecurity.
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FOCUS and PEACE, Inc. held a ‘Whole Family Summit’ focused on how to enhance our community’s capacity to develop collaborative and family-centric solutions for overcoming basic needs. Our February Forum described key concepts underlying the Whole Family approach to planning and providing services, and Summit findings.
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In our January 2025 FOCUS Forum, community members gathered to discuss the major recurring topics of interest within our county, drawing insights from various local listening sessions and reports. Click to learn more.
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How can Syracuse tap into the wealth arriving with Micron to improve the lives of those who live in the city? Join us for our November FOCUS Forum, to learn more!
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During our October FOCUS Forum, local philanthropic leaders, such as Allyn Family Foundation, United Way of Central New York, the Central New York Community Foundation, and the Gifford Foundation, provided valuable insights into their organizations’ priorities and processes.
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During this forum, the CNY Community Engagement Committee (CEC) shared their findings aimed at identifying priorities to ensure that everyone in our region benefits from the opportunities brought about by Micron’s investment. Panelists discussed the thorough engagement process, the identified priorities, and the next steps for advancing these priorities based on their recently released report.
Wisdom Keeper is FOCUS’ annual fundraiser. Each year, FOCUS celebrates the impact of a growing list of Wisdom Keepers.
These inspiring community members demonstrate exceptional leadership, continual caring, and understanding of the importance of vision for the future of Central New York!
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During this FOCUS Forum, the People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (PEACE, Inc.), shared about its recently released Community Needs Assessment.