Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
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Founded in 1987, the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to the men and women whose achievements in the world of sports have made Syracuse synonymous with athletic success, and have brought special honor to our community.
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Jon Diaz Community Center Receives First GSSHOF Non-Profit Grant
Syracuse, NY — The Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame (GSSHOF) is proud to announce the Jon Diaz Community Center, Inc. (JDCC) is the first recipient of its Non-Profit Sports Organization Grant. The JDCC was awarded a $3,000 one-time grant at the 37th annual GSSHOF Dinner on Nov. 11.
Accepting the grant on behalf of the JDCC were GSSHOF Class of 2022 inductee and JDCC founder Latavius Murray and JDCC board member Quintez Thomas. The JDCC is a 501(c)3 organization building a youth and family recreation community center in Nedrow. The grant will go toward the purchase of fitness equipment.
“We appreciate the GSSHOF for this grant to help the JDCC,” Murray said.
The GSSHOF launched its Grant Program this year in an effort to support local athletic programs and give back to the community. The grant program is aimed to financially aid a not-for-profit youth or adult sport organization with the goal of making a difference in the local community through athletics.
The Grant Committee received an outstanding and varied group of applicants this year. The GSSHOF Sports Grant is open to sports-specific 501(c)3 and/or a not-for-profit community-based youth sports organization.
All non-profit sports organizations are encourage to apply for the 2025 GSSHOF Non-Profit Sports Organization Grant by clicking here.