Life Needs Assessment Survey
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. has partnered with the CNY Community Foundation to conduct an ongoing enhanced version of the Life Needs Assessment survey among our network of individuals.
January FOCUS Forum: A Community Discussion of 2025 Forums
Register today for our January FOCUS Forum! Your input is vital, participate in our survey to help shape the discussions that matter to our community. Join us for the live event where we’ll dive into the survey results and engage in meaningful conversations. Let’s create forums that reflects your needs! Click to learn more.
November FOCUS Forum: Micron and the City
Recording Now Available!
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!
October FOCUS Forum: Funders and their Priorities
Recording Now Available!
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.
September FOCUS Forum: Community Engagement Committee
Recording Now Available!
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
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!
July FOCUS Forum: Community Need and Community Action in Onondaga County
Recording Now Available!
During this FOCUS Forum, the People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (PEACE, Inc.), shared about its recently released Community Needs Assessment.
June FOCUS Forum: Outdoor Experiences in Onondaga County
Recording Now Available!
This FOCUS Forum featured organized outdoor experiences for all ages! Whether you’re looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll in nature or seeking an adrenaline-pumping adventure, this FOCUS Forum has something for everyone. Watch the recording and get ready to explore the great outdoors of Onondaga County!
Built to Serve, Episode 23 – FOCUS Greater Syracuse
Recording Now Available!
In this edition of Built to Serve, host Charles Roberts and FOCUS Program Director Alicia Ernest talk about the organization’s programs and mission, its challenges, and how you can get involved.
May FOCUS Forum: Onondaga County Legislators
Recording Now Available!
During this free, virtual FOCUS Forum, panelists introduced themselves and explained why they chose to run and their top priorities are. A moderated Q&A session followed the panelist introductions.