Philanthropy, which has long been defined as love for humankind, has been lurking in the minds of our civilization for at least 2,500 years. It was first written in the works of the Greek playwright, Aeschylus, but the combined concept of “philos” (loving) and “anthropos” (humankind) existed long before the invention of the written word.…
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LETTER from HARRY LEVINE Foundation stresses needs of community The Community Foundation of Otsego County is up and running and wants you to join us as one of our Founders. We are OF the community, FOR the community, and want to do everything in our power to improve the quality of life for all residents of Otsego County. We also want to live by our values which include taking direction from the community we serve. The concept of forming a…
HARTWICK ALUM FUNDS NURSE DEGREES Then, He Painted Springbrook; Today, He’s Benefactor If we cement relationships by giving, not getting, Bob Spadaccia’s relationship with Springbrook began in the 1960s when, then a Hartwick College freshman, he and two other new Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brothers painted at the Upstate Home for Children three Saturdays in a row. A couple of years later, while still at Hartwick, a deer jumped in front of his car. “Any chance I can give it…