The Loretto Foundation hosted a Mission in Motion Centennial Celebration: A Century of Caring, A Night to Shine at The Palladian Hall at the Treasury in Syracuse on October 8, raising $566,404 — $212,733 more than last year’s total — to fund critical programs and initiatives for Loretto residents and employees.
Close to 250 people attended the event that commemorated Loretto’s 100th birthday that featured a live auction, raffle, food and drinks, and a special performance by Lucas West from NBC’s The Voice.
During the program, Loretto administrators presented The Loretto Foundation’s 2026 Community Impact Awards given to community members and organizations whose work exemplifies the Loretto values of trust, kindness, teamwork, and leadership. Senator Rachel May received the Loretto Distinguished Service Award, InterFaith Works received the Loretto Community Impact Award, and Susan Clancy-Magley received the inaugural John H. Clancy Mission Leadership Award.
Senator Rachel May received 2026 Loretto Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, leadership and impact in improving care for older adults within Loretto.
As former chair of the Senate Committee on Aging, she supported home care workforce initiatives, expanded funding for in-home care programs, and helped pass legislation to help expand PACE CNY, Loretto’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which is the only national PACE program available in Central New York.
Senator May has also helped secure historical increases in state budget allocations for area agencies on aging, community services for the elderly, and caregiver support programs. Her dedication to helping improve the quality of life for older adults and advocacy work to affect positive changes in long-term care services and support is exemplary.
When reflecting on her work with Loretto, Senator May said:
“In my four years as chair of the Committee of Aging in the Senate, I worked very closely with Loretto. Loretto’s status as a not-for-profit healthcare facility sets it apart from all the others that we have here, and really, nationally on all measures, it’s the not-for-profit care facilities that hit the marks highest in terms of caring for their patients. I want to congratulate Loretto for staying true to its mission for 100 years but staying true in spite of financial challenges that not-for-profits encounter.”
InterFaith Works is the 2026 recipient of the Loretto Community Impact Award, which recognizes individuals or groups who champion the Loretto mission and have contributed to the overall well-being and vitality of the community. InterFaith Works is a non-profit organization in Syracuse that affirms the dignity of each person and every faith tradition, builds racial and religious equity, and creates bridges of understanding in the community.
InterFaith Works has become an invaluable community resource because of its dedication to healthy aging, meaningful connection, and helping individuals maintain independence and dignity. Loretto’s mission, along with Loretto values of trust, kindness, teamwork, and leadership, closely align with InterFaith Works’ efforts to enhance quality of life and provide the support and resources older adults need to thrive. Together, Loretto and InterFaith Works share a common purpose of strengthening the well-being of those we serve and our Central New York Community.
President and CEO of InterFaith Works Chris Foley accepted the recognition and commented on the similarities between Loretto and InterFaith Works.
“That is a remarkable legacy, and we are honored to be recognized by an institution with that kind of history and character. This year, InterFaith Works celebrates a milestone of our own: fifty years of building bridges across difference in Central New York. Our organizations have very different histories, but I think we share a fundamental conviction: that every older adult in this community deserves to be seen, connected, supported, and treated with dignity.”
Susan Clancy-Magley is the recipient of Loretto’s new John H. Clancy Mission Leadership Award, named in honor of her father, John H. Clancy, who was the first chair of Loretto’s Board of Directors when Loretto became a nonprofit in 1976.
John left an enduring legacy of integrity, compassion, and community leadership. This award celebrates those who lead with humility, inspire collaboration, and champion Loretto’s mission to be a family of exceptional people caring for and about each other. Recipients embody Loretto’s values of trust, kindness, teamwork, and leadership while helping guide the organization with wisdom, generosity, and an unwavering dedication to those we serve.
Susan Clancy-Magley is the inaugural recipient of this award as a long-serving Loretto board member. Through her long-time support of Loretto, Susan has demonstrated the kind of thoughtful, mission-driven leadership this award was created to celebrate. Her generosity, guidance, and commitment to serving others have helped strengthen our organization and inspire those around her. This award also recognizes the extraordinary legacy of the Clancy family, whose dedication to Loretto has spanned generations and continues to shape our organization today. Susan’s daughter, Liza Magley, currently serves as the Loretto Board Chair, and said this when presenting her with the award:
“I cannot begin to tell you the myriad ways that my mom has built her own legacy of service from the foundation my grandpa established, and, in fact, she would not step up to the podium if I did so. Because like my grandpa, my mom has never served for the limelight, but always to shine the limelight on the people and places she serves.”
Click here for pictures from the event. For more information on the Mission in Motion Centennial event visit Our Centennial Celebration — Loretto Foundation Mission in Motion.
About Loretto
Loretto is a leader in comprehensive healthcare services in Central New York. As the fourth largest healthcare provider in the region, 2,400 exceptional people at Loretto’s 19 programs and facilities deliver extraordinary care to more than 10,000 people of all ages, income levels, and care needs in Onondaga and Cayuga counties each year. From short-term rehabilitation and community-based programs to the home-like settings in its assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities, Loretto is actively investing in its employees, in medical research, and in new technologies to improve care in our community, making every day, extraordinary. Loretto: Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care.