Diamonds & Ice to Benefit Three Nonprofits
BEDFORD – The 7th annual Diamonds & Ice Gala is just about a month away and preparations for it are in full swing. “The event is the premier event in Bedford County. It's a fun evening where people get to…
Gautier Steel: History in the Making
JOHNSTOWN -- “This has been a long time coming and we’re very excited about this,” said Jacqueline Kulback, CFO & Controller at Gautier Steel. On Thursday, December 17, the mill officially started rolling steel plates, and began work to fulfill…
Walking in a Child’s Shoes
BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET -- “A mom told me that her kids were so touched that individuals they don’t know cared about them and their needs,” said Kara Ketley, Director of United Methodist Human Services. “That’s why we do this.” Project…
Cooking Up Some Love
JOHNSTOWN -- “Remember, people who are down and out sometimes can’t help where they are,” said Joan Bost. “We need to give compassion and love to everyone.” That is what Joan Bost reminds people when she’s out soliciting money for…
CFA Awards Nearly $200,000 in Grants
JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce this fall’s grant recipients in Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, and Indiana counties. CFA is committed to building community vitality throughout the Alleghenies, in partnership with our local nonprofit organizations.…
K9 Fund Donates its 3rd Police Vehicle
JOHNSTOWN -- On Thursday, the Johnstown Police Department received its 3rd K-9 Unit from The K-9 Community Fund through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. “The delivery of this vehicle is really special. This is another example of how the…
Celebrating Joe and Tony Kompardo’s Legacy in Portage
PORTAGE -- The Joe and Tony Kompardo Portage Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Scholarship Fund is a scholarship for members of the Portage Volunteer Fire Company (PVFC) and Portage Area Ambulance Association (PAAA) who are looking to pursue higher education. The fund was named…
On the Move
BEDFORD -- It’s taken six years from idea to completion but, finally, the Bedford Heritage Trail is complete. “It started as an idea back in 2009,” said Brian Sell, Bedford Heritage Trail Chairman. “We wanted to create a safe way…
Cambria County Child Advocacy Center
Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. ** Cambria County Child Advocacy Center Fund The intent of this fund is to support the effort of the Cambria County Multidisciplinary Team…
