Interfaith Leadership Award Dinner | | |
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 7, for the InterFaith Leadership Award Dinner, Faith in Our Future. There is a sense of optimism in our community as well as a revitalization of Onondaga County that coincides with InterFaith Works’ programmatic growth and expanding community outreach. Our community is on the cusp of revitalization and rebirth. Federal and state funds as well as private individuals and corporations are making investments that will have an immediate and long-term impact in ensuring a strong, vibrant future for Syracuse.
At the 2023 InterFaith Leadership Award Dinner, we will honor those who are investing in our community to help ensure its vitality, prosperity, and promise—now and for future generations.
This year's honorees are:
Michael Balanoff, Esq.
President and CEO, Jewish Federation of Central New York
Sharon Brangman, MD
Distinguished Service Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Department Chief, Geriatrics, Upstate Medical University
Dom Cambareri, Esq.
Executive Director, Syracuse Challenger Baseball, and
Founder and Board Member, Carrier Park Field of Dreams Athletic Complex
Ruth Chen, PhD
Professor of Practice, Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
Anthony Davis
Superintendent, Syracuse City School District
Sharon Owens
Deputy Mayor, City of Syracuse
Tim Saka
Board President, CNY RISE Center
Kent Syverud
Chancellor and President, Syracuse University
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World Refugee Day was commemorated at Syracuse City Hall on June 20 with a flag raising to celebrate our community's diverse population of New Americans. InterFaith Works celebrates diversity every day through our services and staff members who proudly represent various parts of the world. | |
InterFaith Works Receives Award From MACNY | | |
MACNY is an organization that assists individuals who are hoping to get internships, apprenticeships, and jobs within manufacturing. MACNY recently recognized InterFaith Works as one of their partners of the year for our work with local youth. Our work included two days at Henninger High School to shed light on the medical field, refugees, and older adults in nursing homes. While at InterFaith Works, the youth created welcome cards for New Americans and created sock snowmen for residents in nursing homes. Currently, we provide monthly career and job development to high school students. | |
Photographed with InterFaith Works' award are (from left to right): Marwah Alobaidi, Resettlement Services Director, Center for New Americans; Rhonda Butler, Community Engagement Manager; and Jennie Prouty, Volunteer Coordinator. | |
Alternatives to Violence, presented by AVP-CNY | | |
UnitedHealthcare $215,000 Grant Supports One to One Program | | |
Thank you to UnitedHealthcare for a generous $215,000 Empowering Health grant to support InterFaith Works One to One Program, which sparks joy and social connection for seniors in long-term care. The program provides volunteer visits, social events, music and memory programming, as well as intergenerational programs and events. We’re honored to be among the community-based organizations receiving $11 million in total grants across 11 states to help people live healthier lives.
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We are recruiting One to One volunteers! | |
The One to One Program matches nursing home residents who do not have regular visitors with volunteers to spark joy and social connection. | |
For more information, contact:
Ruby Lopez
315-449-3552, ext. 297
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Recruiting Senior Companions Around CNY | | |
Senior Companions: We are recruiting Senior Companions to serve in Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties. Training and stipends are provided. Volunteers must be at least 55 years of age.
The program focuses on providing assistance and friendship to older adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. Through this program, volunteers help seniors live independently longer and provide respite to family caregivers.
To learn more, contact:
Kayla Kuntz
315-449-3552, ext. 110
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Employment at InterFaith Works | | |
Click the boxes to learn more about each position and apply today! | |
El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action Seeks Dialogue Facilitators | | |
Contact Bishop Colette Matthews-Carter at 315-449-3552, ext. 111,
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About InterFaith Works of CNY | | |
InterFaith Works affirms the dignity of each person and every faith tradition, builds racial and religious equity, and creates bridges of understanding among us. The agency has served the Central New York community for 47 years with programs that include the Center for New Americans, El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action, and Senior Services.
InterFaith Works of CNY
1010 James St.
Syracuse, NY 13203
Phone: 315-449-3552 Fax: 315-449-3103
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