40 Below was created to connect, engage, and empower young adults in Central Upstate New York. Our goals are:
To harness the collective strength of our communities to make positive change;
To build pride and hope in our communities;
To spark a cultural renaissance that will put us on the "creative" map;
To make Central Upstate New York a more vibrant place to live, work, learn and play.
40 Below serves as a catalyst for action that seeks to implement its mission in concert with and in support of existing organizations.