Helping Teen Parents Beat the Odds
Being a parent is hard enough when you do it as a teenager. ELECT is trying to make sure those teens have the skills to be successful – in parenting and in life. The federal Education Leading to Employment and…
Building Community through Music
Don’t be surprised if you hear the strumming of a ukulele the next time you’re in Confluence. At Turkeyfoot School District, there were no music teachers or music classes – nobody sharing the region’s musical heritage with the next generation.…
Annual Report 2017
Thanks to our donors and other collaborators in philanthropy, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is strong. This past year, we reached a milestone $67 million in assets in 647 funds, and distributed $7.8 million to individuals and organizations making…
JPD Awarded $250k Coalition Grant
A coalition of Johnstown-based foundations is providing $250,000 to the Johnstown Police Department for technological upgrades.
Turning Fun into a Workforce
When a voice of concern from the community began to grow, the Somerset County Library stepped in to the save the day. Sitting in on different community meetings, Somerset County Library director Cheryl Morgan noticed a recurring issue -- a…
Feeding the Spirit
To those hungriest among us, weekends are tough. Public schools and charitable organizations provide meal plans and other resources Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays can mean two days with nothing to eat. Saturday’s Kitchen has been closing that gap…
Garden Grows Community Spirit
“We’re a working garden,” says Kay. “It’s not that everything looks perfect. What’s important is that we’re trying. People from all backgrounds are getting together, and they’re learning.”
Act 47: Anticipating Dire Consequences
Fiscal Decay Accelerates in PA Municipalities Findings in New Study have Dire Implications for the Commonwealth Fiscal decay has accelerated in all types and sizes of Commonwealth municipalities over the last 24 years, jeopardizing Pennsylvania’s health and economic competitiveness, according…
Oilhouse Named for CFA
The Oilhouse at Peoples Natural Gas Park will now be known as the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Oilhouse.
Program for Young Entrepreneurs
Here's a terrific opportunity for young entrepreneurs to meet other business owners, discover resources, and win funding for their startups: qualifying high schoolers can apply for the Strandquest-Simmons Entrepreneurship Program. This program provides mentorships, consultation, ongoing education, and opportunities to…
