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Nearly $1.5 Million in NEW Funding Announced

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOMWcjHVIOE&feature=youtu.be 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 results in two strategic arenas: community development and early childhood education. By helping more…

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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 working full-time with the SCEDC, fulfilling a critical role in supporting and initiating several exciting…

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End-of-Year Giving Guide

It's the most wonderful time of the year! With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be considering making a gift to the Community Foundation. It’s a critical time to give generously to support our communities while also…

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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 ideas about pathways to success. And he wants more young people to join him. “Now,…

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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.
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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 she write.” That love of writing led her to teaching, and to careers as an…

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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 helped other victims’ family members find the resources to cope with devastating loss. When Phil…

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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.
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Supporting 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 can include: Entry of your event on the CFA Calendar Postings to social media Listing in our…

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Diamonds & Ice Gala

Get dressed up for an evening of elegance benefiting great causes. The 2018 Diamonds & Ice Gala will be held January 27th at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The Gala is an annual fundraiser for three organizations: The Bedford County Humane…

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