Despite the tragedies that Corey suffered, he never stopped trying to make a difference in the lives of others. As a tribute to Corey, the Leech Family will continue to help people in his name, with the Corey Leech Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Creating Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs
Zak Slayback thinks big — about education, business, and the future. The 2012 Somerset Area High School graduate-turned-Ivy-league-dropout is doing his best to disrupt traditional...
Kaye Bird Visiting Writers’ Series
Kaye Bird loved to write. “Writing and reading were her two passions,” says Kaye’s husband, Gary. “I think there was almost a biological necessity that...
YPI Class of 2017
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is proud to announce its newest summer interns for the 2017 Youth Philanthropy Internship. As of this year, the...
Veterans, Children, & Farmers
Every week, veterans can pick up $5 worth of vouchers to spend however they’d like at the Bedford Farmers' Market. Starting June 7th, families can bring children to get vouchers, too.
Farmers' Market Manager Gwen Querry started the program last year with a few hundred dollars, funded by a handful of local businesses and the VFW. This year, she’s been able to expand the program through a $1,000 grant through the Community Foundation, supplemented by the Hyndman Health Center and an anonymous donor, for a total of $850 available to children and $650 for veterans.
Finding Opportunity in Tragedy
Rita and Phil Marcinek had a passion for helping people. Together, they started Victims Remembered, after the murder of Rita’s father. For years, the couple...
Promoting Fundraisers & Events
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is happy to support efforts to promote a fundraiser or event associated with CFA funds. This support includes: Entry...
Honoring Veterans
Today, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies joins the nation in expressing our gratitude for the men and women who have served in our Armed...
Diamonds & Ice Gala
Get dressed up for an evening of elegance benefiting great causes. The 2017 Diamonds & Ice Gala will be held January 28th at the Omni Bedford...
Chillin’ for a Good Cause
Fundraising is underway for the region’s coldest, wettest, charity drive. The Quemahoning Chillin’ for Charity Winter Festival and Arctic Splash dives into freezing waters Saturday,...