Strengthen What You Love
Strengthen What You Love BEDFORD -- When 6-year-old Kayla was sick and in the hospital, she was touched by the outpouring of love that was shown to her. She soon decided to pay it forward. Along with her family, she…
Register Now: 2015 Project Party
JOHNSTOWN -- Join Lift Johnstown for the 4th annual Project Party on Thursday, April 16 during National Volunteer Week. The event will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown. Nonprofit organization participation…
PLAN to Make A Difference
PLAN to Make A Difference JOHNSTOWN -- On Thursday, March 5, 2015, a group of financial advisors met to discuss and learn more about the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and its Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network. The PLAN (Philanthropic Leaders Advisory…
Everett School District Visits Holocaust Museum
BEDFORD -- Each year, hundreds of area students visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, thanks to the Beerman Holocaust Museum Fund at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. The project, launched by the late Abe Beerman in 2005, typically coincides…
2015 Wine Auction
Join us on Friday, April 10, for the 7th Annual Charity Wine Auction at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown. The wine tasting stations set the stage for a great evening to socialize and enjoy a wonderful array…
Johnstown Teen Named Top Volunteer in State
Johnstown Teen Named Top Volunteer in State JOHNSTOWN -- Conner Hagins was recently named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2015 for his charity Cuddles For Kids. The 18-year- old was nominated by Bishop McCort High School for…
Local Maker Network Workshop
JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation is proud to be supporting "Creator Square," an urban revitalization, economic development, and job skills transfer program. Modeled on the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s 1984 establishment of a cultural district in downtown Pittsburgh, Creator Square will…
Welcome, Danielle Krout-Kaza
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to welcome Danielle Krout-Kaza to its team, as a part-time Communication Specialist. Many in the community may already recognize Danielle, as she worked for WTAJ News since 2008, and spent much of…
Documentary Premiere: “Our Flag Still Waves”
As a tribute to the Greatest Generation, and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Veterans Memorial Monument, Inc., and its partners will present the documentary premiere of "Our Flag Still Waves - The Sgt.…
Three Seniors Awarded Scholarships
Three area high school seniors were each awarded a scholarship on Sunday evening in honor of Brad Wess. Tyler McCall from Forest Hills received a scholarship and will be attending Penn Highlands Community College in the fall. Trace McBreen of Central Cambria…
