Trade Schools Rich with Opportunity
Trade workers are in high demand, especially in our region, where the largest employers rely on trade specialists for their workforce. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is meeting this growing need, partnering with our donors to create funding for…
Welcome 2018 Youth Philanthropy Interns!
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to welcome the 2018 class of interns for the sixth year of the Youth Philanthropy Internship program. During the eight week program, interns will craft radio documentaries highlighting local interests, assemble a…
Early Success for #SomersetCountyGives
Bork Funding Supports Mobile Resources
The Lifesteps Family Care Mobile Resource Center received $3,000 from the CFA's Bork Family Fund, which supports nonprofit activity in Indiana County. The following is an announcement distributed by Lifesteps: Lifesteps Family Care Mobile Resource Center Awarded $3,000 Grant INDIANA,…
Corporate Philanthropy Vital to Progress
Here in the Alleghenies, we have the fortune of partnering with many local businesses that believe in investing in their hometowns. The #SomersetCountyGives campaign has gained terrific momentum since it launched just a few months ago. Much of that is…
A Celebration of Books
Ron Johnson’s love of books began in childhood. His parents encouraged him to read early-on. A little later, monthly visits from a community bookmobile held the promise of new adventures. “When they would come by it was the highlight of…
Learning History in First Person
CFA Awards $300k+ to Local Nonprofits
This spring, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is supporting 56 local nonprofits with a total of $154,423 in grant funding. Adding to our spring grants, an anonymous donor has stepped up to provide another $150,000. Between Lift Johnstown and…
Johnstown Volunteers Receive $11,500
Vision2025, in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, distributed $11,500 to local volunteers through mini-grants called Capture Team Awards. The grants were announced at a news conference in Johnstown's Central Park. The Capture Awards are an incentive program…