Supporting Female Students in Bedford and Cambria Counties YWCA Karen Kleinosky Scholarship Applications Available Now When the YWCA board decided to create and award a scholarship for young women in 2021, they immediately knew that it would be in honor…
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has named Emily Wood as its program associate. In her new position, Wood will help to manage and oversee several grantmaking processes on behalf of the Foundation, including the implementation of the new Pennsylvania…
Grant from Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund A church in Meadville will now get most of its electricity from rooftop solar panels, thanks to a small group of college students and faculty and a 2022 grant from the Penelec Sustainable Energy…
Michael Mazur, Jr. really never thought of himself as a philanthropist. Mike was a frugal man who worked on the railroad as a maintenance foreman. He also owned a garage and sold used cars. He credited his personal accomplishments to…
In the bleak midwinter there is a ray of sunshine-the Somerset County annual Blooms of Hope daffodil fundraiser. This year marks the 10th annual Blooms of Hope campaign in which residents can purchase potted daffodil plants, cut daffodils or give…
2023 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced today that the Early Childhood Education Fund Grant Round for 2023 will open on February 3 with the deadline for applications set for March 3. The fund…
Bette Slayton, New Board Member Passionate, tenacious, and energetic–three words that can best be used to define Bette Slayton, the president and CEO of the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA). The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) announced that Bette…
Honoring Sally's Legacy New Legacy Fund at CFA Supports Efforts that Brighten Lives Like time signatures in the hymns she loved, Sara “Sally” Goughnour built a meaningful life around rhythms—traditions that made even the smallest moments precious to all who…
Alex Bear Fund Helping Families Deal With Grief What should have been a joyful appointment turned into a nightmare for Alexis and Josh Capouellez.The 20-week ultrasound would tell them the gender of the child they were expecting. Joy was replaced…
Donation Will Support Community Building, Early Childhood Education in Perpetuity In 2019, the Community Foundation launched two new funds—Community Initiatives and Early Childhood Education—to address critical needs in the region. Both are aimed directly at building a brighter future for…
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