SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announces the official formation of the SWCC Foundation Inc. and the recent receipt of its nonprofit 501c3 status from the Internal Revenue Service March 31 in a letter received April 9.

The SWCC Foundation Inc. will create, promote and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare of the citizens of Syracuse through placemaking projects and community arts and entertainment programs. The SWCC Foundation will actively solicit funds to support these activities.

The goal of the SWCC Foundation is to make the greater Syracuse community a better place for all to live, work, play and invest.

The SWCC Foundation Inc. will immediately start working on beautification projects in partnership with the town of Syracuse.

The executive director of the SWCC Foundation Inc is Renea Salyer. She can be contacted at (574) 457-5637 or by email, [email protected].

To learn more about the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber and the SWCC Foundation Inc., visit swchamber.com.