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A Musical Tribute

JOHNSTOWN---Krista Chverchko had a talent and passion for music. She used her love of the arts to help others: now her family has planned a musical tribute to carry on her legacy. “This is our tribute to Krista, who would…

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CFA Welcomes 2016 Youth Philanthropy Interns

BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET--- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is excited to welcome a new group of interns for the fourth consecutive year of the Youth Philanthropy Internship program. Led by senior interns Kate McGrath and David Saylor (returning from…

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Can You Hear Me Now?

BEDFORD COUNTY---Hearing the performances will no longer be an issue for guests who attend plays at the Garner Theater at Old Bedford Village. That’s thanks to a $1,200 grant through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies that allowed for the…

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Connecting Students & Businesses

CAMBRIA COUNTY---“Having a deserving student receive the scholarship each year,” said Bud Strandquest, benefactor. “That’s my favorite part.” Bud Strandquest is the reason the Strandquest-Simmons Program and Scholarship exists. “The scholarship was set up as a means for us to give…

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Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund Offers Grants

BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET COUNTIES---The Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund (managed by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies) is pleased to offer its Energy Audit Grant Program for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the program has broadened the eligibility requirements to…

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Making Makers of the Future

CAMBRIA COUNTY---Did you ever think about creating or inventing something? Or do you have an idea for a new business? If you do, then PittLIVE is the place where you can put your imagination to the test and the sky…

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Capture the Excitement

CAMBRIA COUNTY---The excitement surrounding Vision 2025 has really taken off in the last year, and now it’s adding a new twist. Vision 2025, Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership, and Community Foundation for the Alleghenies have announced a new opportunity designed to…

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A Scholarship to Honor Olivia

SOMERSET COUNTY---The expression here today and gone tomorrow is bittersweet for the Van Deusen family. “Be thankful for each day you have to share with family and friends,” said Rebecca Van Deusen. Her daughter, 17-year-old Olivia was killed last June…

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Just released – tickets now discounted 50 percent!

CAMBRIA COUNTY---Just released - tickets now discounted 50 percent, thanks to Somerset Trust Bank. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are proud to announce the creation of the Bosler Academy, a series of capacity-building workshops…

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