The donated funds were originated from the Administration for Children & Families and is intended for community support. Turkey Ford Superintendent Julie Holloway stated, “We are very thankful for the support of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation. Our after-school program is vital to the community and more than half the students in our school have applied to take part this year.” 

Niki Bowers, CCDF Director for the Seneca-Cayuga Nation shared with us “Turkey Ford school is in the heart of the Seneca-Cayuga territory and educates many of our children. We are honored to support their after-school program in a meaningful way and are thankful for the impact this program has on our local community.” 

Pictured at the award presentation below are CCDF Director Niki Bowers, Business Committee Member Hoyit Bacon, Chief of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation Charlie Diebold and CCDF Assistant Emily Morris.