Walking for Chris
SOMERSET COUNTY---“Promise me you will go on walks with me this summer? Even when it’s hot?” That was a voice memo on Christopher ‘Bub’ Ream’s computer, and the reason his mom decided to change a fundraiser for a scholarship fund…
Empowering a Community
CAMBRIA COUNTY---One Johnstown family is turning their personal loss into a movement to energize a younger generation with the creation of a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies to honor their loved one and a walk/run to…
Cuvée Community 2016
SOMERSET COUNTY--- When it comes to pairing the finest wines with the most delicious meals, look no further than the Cuvée Community fundraiser to benefit the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. "We are…
CFA Welcomes Hencel to the Team
CAMBRIA COUNTY---The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce that Paula L. Hencel has joined the Foundation as its new Donor Services Officer. In her role, Hencel will serve as the frontline contact for donors who have established…
Two CFA Interns Recognized
CAMBRIA COUNTY--- Two former Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Youth Philanthropy Interns were honored with a national award for the radio documentary, "An Unlikely Oasis in Johnstown, PA – Tranquility Gardens." This recognition comes as both an honor and surprise…
CFA Awards Nearly $130,000 in Grants
BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET--- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce that it has recently awarded 60 applicants with grants totaling $126,382. This year’s Spring grant round received 93 applications requesting nearly $500,000 in grants to support projects…
Making Waves
CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY--- A program geared towards making a difference in teenagers’ lives along with cleaning up the environment is making waves in the film community. Ian Smith, program coordinator of First Waves, said they have finished editing the movie that…
Portage, “Gem of the Mainline”
CAMBRIA COUNTY--- Since 1998, The Portage Regional Endowment Foundation has distributed more than $45,000 to the local community. “We are small group that is civic-minded and we like to give back to our community,” said Randy Stager, Chairman. The Portage…
Spreading Hope
CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY--- Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen> One local group is trying to spread that feeling and give people hope for a positive future. The Commission on Hope is a collaborative…
Students Take the Lead
BEDFORD COUNTY--- More than 250 students from the Bedford County area have successfully completed the Youth Leadership Bedford County program. This has been an active –month servant leadership development program for 10th graders in the county. “This will be the…
