BY BECCA TAURISANO PHOTOS BY ALICE G. PATTERSON Sharon Owens believes that everyone deserves a nice place to live. “Every day of my life, the ultimate goal is that every resident deserves to live in a safe, affordable, clean, prosperous...
Category: Features
Fashion, Features
FASHION FORWARD: Giving Back Never Goes Out of Style
By Angela Antonello Fashion has power. Industry powerhouses like Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and TOMS can create impactful educational opportunities both on and off the runway. This type of support for a cause doesn’t just come from luxury designers...
Causes, Features
INSPIRE: Beth Trunfio, Ronald McDonald House
By Alyssa Dearborn Beth Trunfio’s fingerprints are everywhere at the Ronald McDonald House in Syracuse. Celebrating her 20-year anniversary with the local organization — a significant milestone for anyone — Trunfio instills a sense of community, hard-work, and perseverance...
Features, Health
SELF-CARE: Philanthropy: Solving the social problem of mental wellness
By Nichole A. Cavallaro “Philanthropy can be broadly defined as love for humankind.” Philanthropy exists to improve the wellbeing of humankind in preventing and finding a solution to social problems. Philanthropy is not to be mistaken as charity. Charity works to eliminate...
Features, Special Feature
SPECIAL FEATURE: Four Female Artists Bring Creativity into their Workplace
By Staci Soslowitz Art comes in many forms. Whether it’s a painting, a knitted scarf or simply a photograph, each creative piece has a creator behind it. These artists may not always be professional painters or photographers, they may...
