VIDEO: What Are the Bedford County Endowments?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zzkD3T1kAU&feature=youtu.be
Providing Warmth, Shelter, and Sustenance
Our grant distribution committee members were impressed by the creativity, ingenuity, and heart for the community we saw in the projects and programs. Their ideas and energy add to the optimism we feel about the direction of our community. CFA…
#GiveLocalCFA: Greater Johnstown Community YMCA
Note: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is promoting local nonprofits and grassroots organizations through a #GiveLocalCFA campaign. Keep an eye out for #GiveLocalCFA on Instagram and Facebook for updates on opportunities to make an impact locally. This Giving Tuesday season,…
Meet CFA’s New Bedford County Director
We are delighted to welcome our new director for Bedford County and the Bedford County Endowments: Lifelong Bedford County resident Dina McGee will step into the role, effective immediately. McGee dedicated 32 years to the field of education, including 23…
Helping the Helpers: The Legacy of Fred Rogers
Note: "Helping the Helpers" is a CFA spotlight on the legacy of Fred Rogers and his role in helping communities see the value of creating nurturing learning environments for preschool-aged children. 'Radical Kindness' Dr. Dana Winters, director of Simple Interactions…
Helping the Helpers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Note: “Helping the Helpers” is a CFA spotlight on the legacy of Fred Rogers and his role in helping communities see the value of creating nurturing learning environments for preschool-aged children. Take a look inside the Fred Rogers Archive at…
CFA Awards First ECE Grants
In October, we were thrilled to announce $235,000 in grant funding to address a critical need for area children and families: access to high quality early childhood education. The grant awards, which will support teachers and providers at 50 local…
How CFA Helps Wealth Advisors Help Clients
Because Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is in the business of forever, we are constantly evaluating how our community is evolving and identifying areas where donors can have the greatest and most transformational impact. We are experts in community needs,…
Gallery: Bedford County Pink Ribbon Walk
The Bedford County Pink Ribbon Fund's third annual walk and 5k drew big crowds this year. Money raised through the event goes to benefit local people and families fighting breast cancer. CLICK HERE to read more.
Building Strength: Johnstown’s Resilience Accelerator Workshop
Embracing Our Strengths Renowned landscape architect will present a public lecture: 'Rivers as Ecological and Economic Engines' Vision Together 2025 is teaming up with Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (Columbia GSAPP) and the Center for Resilient…
