About Baldwinsville Community Updates by Heart, Home, and Community
Heart, Home, & Community's mission is to interconnect Central New York residents, businesses, and organizations together. Our goal is to create a better, more vibrant place to live, work, and play. This podcast will have guest who are community leaders, organizers or key players in making CNY the best part of New York State.
CNY Community Connections: Ray Manassa of United Way of CNY
In this episode of CNY Community Connections, Shelley Hoffman welcomes Ray Manassa, Chief Marketing Officer of United Way of Central New York, for a conversation about community, collaboration, and creating lasting impact.
Ray shares his journey into nonprofit leadership, explains how United Way supports local organizations, and discusses the importance of volunteerism, community partnerships, and addressing some of Central New York's greatest needs, including food insecurity and housing.
You'll also learn about VolunteerCNY, a platform that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities throughout the region, making it easier than ever to give back.
Whether you're passionate about supporting local nonprofits, looking for ways to volunteer, or simply curious about the work United Way does behind the scenes, this episode highlights the power of neighbors helping neighbors.
2 Jun 2026
CNY Community Connections: Supporting Families Through Childhood Cancer with Jennifer Huntley
In this episode of CNY Community Connections, Shelley Hoffman speaks with Jennifer Huntley, Executive Director of Paige's Childhood Cancer Fund, about the organization's mission to support children and families affected by childhood cancer throughout Central New York.
Jennifer shares the story of how the organization began in memory of Paige, a Baldwinsville child who lost her battle with leukemia, and how that legacy has grown into a nonprofit serving hundreds of families across 17 counties. The conversation explores the emotional, financial, and practical challenges families face after a childhood cancer diagnosis, as well as the many ways the community can help.
From Paige's Butterfly Run to year-round family support programs, this episode shines a light on the incredible impact of compassion, awareness, and community connection.
Learn how you can get involved and help support local children and families facing childhood cancer.
16 May 2026
CNY Community Connections: Community, Leadership & Giving Back with Leroy Collins Jr.
In this episode of CNY Community Connections, Shelley Hoffman sits down with Leroy Collins Jr. for a conversation centered around leadership, perseverance, community impact, and giving back.
As President of the Upstate NFL Alumni Chapter Syracuse, Leroy shares how community involvement and charitable initiatives continue to make a difference across Central New York. The episode also highlights upcoming events and the importance of supporting local organizations and families in need.
From personal experiences to inspiring community work, this conversation is all about using your platform to create positive change.
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