For the fifth year, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is hosting two teams of Youth Philanthropy Interns. Over the past four weeks, they have...
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Faith in Theater for Somerset
One mom who wanted to support her children’s love of musical theater has put together a program that’s helping children throughout Somerset County.
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...
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...
Health Care Scholarships Awarded
The Memorial Hospital of Bedford County (MHBC) Foundation awarded $163,000 to eight Bedford County residents pursuing careers in the health care industry. The MHBC Foundation...
Wine Auction Wrapup
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last month's Wine Auction. This was the event's most successful year yet, with over 200 people in attendance, and the highest dollar amount in sponsorships. Together, we raised more than $40,000 for youth initiatives through the CFA and the Greater Johnstown YMCA.
Social Swell for Charity
As an EMS worker and volunteer firefighter, Joseph Theys commits full-time to saving lives. He also knows first-hand the struggle for funding faced by local...