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Community Initiatives Grants Announced

Today, we had the privilege of announcing $642,000 total in funding for 16 projects that spur community and economic development in the Greater Johnstown region. Among the grant recipients is a $50,000 effort to revamp and modernize the east end…

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A Moment of Remembrance

Years ago, the Beermans had a vision: They wanted to help more young people develop a deeper understanding of history by sponsoring visits to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Through a fund at CFA, that's what…

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CFA Welcomes New Somerset County Director

Introducing Lladel Lichty Longtime local nonprofit leader Lladel Lichty is stepping into the role of Somerset County Director here at CFA. Lichty comes to the Foundation after more than seven years as Community Relationship Manager at United Way of the…

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Making History in Bedford County

'A Special Moment for Bedford County' The Bedford County Community Fund, an endowment established to respond to diverse and evolving needs in Bedford County forever, has achieved a historic turning point. Individuals from across the county responded to a special…

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New Models Help Healthcare Students

Students at ACM Bedford Get Access to Better Learning Tools When’s the last time you asked someone to hand you a heart, an arm, or maybe part of a skull? At the Allegany College of Maryland Bedford County Campus, asking…

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Reason to Celebrate

As we usher in a new year—and a new decade—we have so many reasons to be enthusiastic about our region's future. Efforts to build on our manufacturing heritage and our beautiful natural resources have gained traction and sparked renewed hope…

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WATCH: ‘Making’ Change

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lGN_SfGRaZkV2QAxdKjHFDt_nJEEslu Western Pennsylvania makers talk about the appeal of the maker movement and its power to energize a community. Makers, artisans, and small-batch manufacturers were highlighted in a mini maker faire, held in summer 2019 to kick off construction at…

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Makers and Artists Wanted

Creator Square Applications Open First group of makers and artists could be working downtown in spring 2020  Creator Square is set to open to artists, makers, and small batch manufacturers in spring 2020. Construction at the Creator Square makerspace and…

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