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Wyoming Foundation

For nearly 50 years, the Wyoming Foundation has been a force for good in Wyoming County.

By creating positive community impact through the generosity of individuals and families who are passionate about giving back to Wyoming County, the Wyoming Foundation serves as a trusted partner for those who wish to support meaningful causes and organizations today and in the future.

Guided by a group of dedicated local volunteers and community leaders, the Wyoming Foundation is committed to bringing people together, connecting partners and sparking collaboration to respond to the county’s changing needs.

One of the ways it does this is through its annual competitive grants process, where funding is distributed to support local nonprofit organizations.

The 2024 process started with more than $32,000 available that created a ripple effect of giving. Additional co-funding support from clients nearly doubled the impact, totaling almost $64,000 that went to 14 organizations.

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The Wyoming Foundation is guided by its Council, a group of dedicated local residents that is committed to bringing people together, connecting partners and sparking collaboration to respond to our community’s changing needs.

Current Council members include:

Scott Gardner, Chair, Warsaw

Eric Szucs, Vice Chair, Arcade

Jennifer Tyczka, Secretary/Treasurer, Cowlesville

James Bragg, Perry

Margaret Dadd, Attica

Daryl McLaughlin, Perry

Jamie Pankow, Castile

Rosie Shader, Silver Lake

Jackie Swaby

Maria Walczak, Bennington

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The Council is always looking for new members to support its mission of improving the lives of Wyoming County residents.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the organization’s mission.
  • Ensuring effective organizational planning and monitor implementation of plans.
  • Providing proper financial oversight.
  • Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability.
  • Recruiting and ensuring orientation for new Council members and assess Council performance.
  • Regular attendance at board meetings and the annual advance.
  • Attendance at Wyoming Foundation events and initiatives as time allows.
  • Ensuring adequate resources for the organization to fulfill its mission.
  • Acting as an ambassador to enhance the organization’s public standing and image.

If you are passionate about Wyoming County and would like to learn more about joining the Wyoming Foundation Council, click the button below or contact Laura Dawidowicz at laurad@cfgb.org.

Learn More About the Council

Click here to view our Fall 2024 Newsletter, Wyoming Foundation Community Connection.

 

 

 

Click here to view our Fall 2023 Newsletter, Wyoming Foundation Community Connection.

 

 

 

Click here to view our Fall 2022 Newsletter, Wyoming Foundation Community Connection.

 

 

 

Click here to view our Fall 2021 Newsletter, Wyoming Foundation Community Connection.

For more information about the Wyoming Foundation, please contact Laura Dawidowicz at laurad@cfgb.org or (716) 852-2857 ext. 260.