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Seneca Falls, N.Y. – The Seneca Falls Museum and Tourism Center, home of the Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry, is excited to announce its partnership with the Bonafiglia Family Foundation to bring a variety of free public programming to Seneca Falls...

SENECA FALLS, NY – April 14, 2025 – The Seneca Falls Library is thrilled to announce it has received a significant $60,000 grant from the Bonafiglia Family Foundation, to be distributed over the next three years ($20,000 annually)...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seneca Falls, NY- The Bonafiglia Family Foundation is excited to announce plans for a transformative hotel development project, in the town’s historic downtown area. This strategic initiative aims to stimulate economic growth, enhance tourism offerings, and elevate hospitality standards in the Finger Lakes Region. The foundation is prepared to aid the most… Read More »Bonafiglia Family Foundation Announces Prepared Hotel Development Project...

Seneca Falls, NY- On Saturday, December 7th, 2024 the Seneca Falls’ High School, Middle School, & 5th Grade student councils along with the Mynderse Varsity Chorus helped theBonafiglia Family Foundation deliver 200 mini-Christmas trees to Seneca Nursing & Rehab and Huntington Living Center. ...

The Bonafiglia Family Foundation has pledged $12,500 to support the upcoming 2024 It’s A Wonderful Life Festival in Seneca Falls, aiding with the festival’s marketing, weekend events, and special guest appearances. The contribution will help fund travel and professional fees for actors like Karolyn Grimes, known for her role as “Zuzu Bailey” in the beloved… Read More »Bonafiglia Family Foundation donates $12,500 to support 2024 It’s A Wonderful Life Festival...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 10, 2024 Contacts:Rick NewmanCommunity Event CoordinatorGenerations Bank315-568-1133rick.newman@mygenbank.com Seneca Falls, N.Y. –Generations Bank organized their Annual Taste & Tunes event on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at People’s Park; the event featured tastings and samplings from local wineries, breweries, and food vendors—the event also showcased live music from… Read More »Generations Bank Partners with Bonafiglia Family Foundation forTaste and Tunes Event to Raise Money forLocal Food Pantries...

Contacts:Judy WentzelExecutive DirectorBonafiglia Foundation Inc. 315-730-0758 jwentzel@bonafigliafoundation.org  From January through February of this year the Bonafiglia Family Foundation was accepting funding proposals through their Call for Ideas Grant opportunity.  This responsive grant was designed to see what local charitable organizations came back with, helping the foundation gain a better understanding of the needs within local communities and… Read More »Bonafiglia Family Foundation Invests $94,622 in Seneca County Projects & Initiatives...

Seneca Falls, NY- During the month of February alone, six local charitable organizations were awarded funding through the Bonafiglia Family Foundation’s grant opportunities. These grantees showcase the good work being done locally to enhance the economic vitality of our communities...

Seneca Falls, NY- The Bonafiglia Family Foundation has distributed a grant for $25,000 to the Seneca Falls Performing Arts Center, providing funding to begin the second phase of their plan to convert a local landmark property into an active, vibrant cultural arts center and events venue...

Seneca Falls, NY- On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, the Seneca Falls’ High School, Middle School, & 5th Grade student councils helped the Bonafiglia Family Foundation deliver mini-Christmas trees to Seneca Nursing & Rehab and Huntington Living Center...