Upward trend in philanthropic giving continues

 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The number of Western New Yorkers giving to local organizations is continuing to increase. Thousands of people donated last year, giving millions of dollars to community nonprofits.
“All you have to do is look around you and see the footprint of philanthropy,” said Betsy Constantine, the Vice President of the Community Foundation which helps manage donations for thousands of Western New York organizations, museums, etc.
Last year, the Community Fou