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2016 Annual Report

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is making a difference. That’s the message from this year’s Annual Report, released today. This year alone, 5,000 donors impacted their communities through CFA administered funds. Grants and charitable distributions reached nearly $6 million.…

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CFA Welcomes New Hire

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies welcomes Kerstin Cochran to its Johnstown office. As the CFA’s new Administrative Assistant, Kerstin will handle front office duties Monday through Friday, providing essential support to our Executive Director and Board of Directors. Cochran…

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Help a Child Celebrate Christmas

Cambria County - Nearly 40% of children in Pennsylvania are poor or from families with low income. For those families, holiday shopping can be especially stressful. You can help to make sure that no children from our region go without…

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Pink Ribbon Book Sale

Donate your old books or buy some new ones! Either way, you’re supporting a great cause. The Pink Ribbon Book Sale takes place October 13th through 15th in Windber. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to the Wendy Hollern Spencer Memorial…

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Old Bedford Goes High Tech

BEDFORD COUNTY - Visitors to Old Bedford Village are enjoying a new app along with their walking tours. As you walk through the village with your smart phone, the app lets you tap a photo of the building you’re visiting, and…

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Change the World with Charitable Giving

Attention Financial Planners and Investment Advisors! Did you know we’re in the midst of the largest transfer of wealth in history? This presents an immense opportunity for you, as financial planners, to have a tremendous impact on your community. If…

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Johnstown Concert Series Kick-off

CAMBRIA COUNTY - Enjoy an evening of world-class music, right here in Johnstown! The Johnstown Concert Series hosts internationally acclaimed organist and composer Albert Ahlstrom this weekend. Dr. Ahlstrom opens the season with a lively program including two famous pieces: Bach’s…

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Young People Giving Back

SOMERSET COUNTY - The Boys and Girls Club of Somerset County is supporting other groups in its area - and teaching its young people some invaluable lessons. Through its Learning to Give Back program, the BGC made a priority last year…

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2016 Apollo Award Honorees

CAMBRIA COUNTY - The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Apollo Award, Dr. Joel E. Borkow, Dr. Jerry L. Gray, and Dr. J. Michael Moses. The Apollo Award is given annually to…

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Battling Cambria County’s Drug Epidemic

JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is proud to support the United Way of the Laurel Highlands and its partners in taking on Cambria County’s epidemic of drug abuse with the creation of the Cambria County Drug Coalition. This…

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