The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation Awards The New York State Blues Festival $1,000
The New York State Blues Festival would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the Gifford Foundation for its recent award of $1,000 to the New York State Blues Festival in support of its mission.
“The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation (The Gifford Foundation) is a private foundation dedicated to the stewardship of the funds entrusted to its care. The Foundation is committed to using its financial and humans resources to build the capacity of individuals and organizations to enhance the quality of life for the people of Central New York.”
For more information about the Gifford Foundation, visit giffordfoundation.org.
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