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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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