Wisdom Keeper celebrates community members who demonstrate exceptional leadership, continuous care, and a clear vision for the future of Central New York!
Wisdom Keeper 2026
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. proudly celebrated our 2026 Wisdom Keeper Honorees
Tim Fox, Executive Producer, NewsChannel 9 WSYR
Evelyn C. Ingram, Director of Community & Media Relations, Wegmans; Co-Owner The Castle
Wisdom Keeper 2026: Bringing People Together Through Conversation
Wisdom Keeper is a special celebration filled with optimism, enthusiasm, & sincere appreciation.
Wisdom Keeper 2026 is FOCUS’ signature fundraiser and celebration of community leadership!
The 2026 Wisdom Keeper was held at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, an exciting setting for this beloved celebration! Wisdom Keeper is a lively, welcoming celebration where leaders, professionals, and community members from all walks of life come together to connect, converse, and be inspired!
Guests enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere with hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces! The highlight of the evening was honoring our 2026 Wisdom Keeper Honorees, extraordinary individuals whose leadership, care, and vision continue to shape Central New York’s future.
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Imagine a community where the people who complain about potholes actually show up to the budget meeting. Where the neighbor frustrated with the school system runs for the school board. Where “somebody should do something” turns into “I did something.” That’s what FOCUS produces, and Wisdom Keeper is how we fund the work backing our programs and our Mission!
Your sponsorship keeps FOCUS thriving and the pipeline of informed, activated Onondaga County residents expanding! FOCUS isn’t feel-good civic classroom. It’s the real work of connecting everyday people to the decision-makers and resources they need to stop watching and start participating!
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Central New York Community Foundation | FM Realty Group | Pinnacle Employee Services | C&S Companies | Brackens Financial Solutions Network | | Upstate Medical University | Hueber Breuer Construction CO., Inc.