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Opportunity of a Lifetime

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has been at the forefront of economic and community development in Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties for over 25 years. More money than ever before is passing between generations. This transfer of wealth…

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Sustainable Energy Means a Sustainable Community

INDIANA COUNTY – The Clyde Volunteer Fire Company made significant improvements to the firehouse this past year thanks, in part, to two grants from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. First, the Foundation’s Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund provided an Energy…

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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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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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