Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) is announcing nearly $1.5 million in new funding available for the next three years for projects that support sustainable...
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Facilities Request
Meet Here! Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has space for your group or organization to meet, free of charge. We know it’s not easy for...
Economic Development Expert for Somerset County
Economic Development Expert to Help Grow Somerset County The Somerset Economic Development Council has added an Economic Development Specialist to its staff. Tracey Prather is...
End-of-Year Giving
There’s still time for end-of-year giving! Please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies if you are interested in establishing a new...
Inspiring Caretakers, Changing the Story
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.
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...
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...