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…
Patriot Park
SOMERSET -- Patriot Park is still very early in the process, but the idea behind it is to honor and thank those who have served in the Armed Forces since September 11, 2001. “After the horrific events of 9/11, our…
Vision 2025
We have studied, talked, listened and asked what we as a community can do to move Johnstown forward. Together, we have created Vision 2025. You are invited to hear its findings, learn of next steps and how our community can…
Apollo Celebrating 15 Years
JOHNSTOWN -- It started out as an idea by Mark Pasquerilla to get the medical community involved in giving back. Now, 15 years later, the Apollo program is helping to keep great doctors right here in our area hospitals. “It’s…
Helping Hands
BOSWELL -- Helping Hands Food Pantry, in Boswell, will serve about 100 children each week this school year through its Backpack Program. “These kids are hungry. There are no jobs around here and it’s my mission to help feed these…
Philanthropy Takes Flight
The Bedford County Endowments (BCE) of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies cordially invites you to don your finest whites and join us as we celebrate 25 years of serving our region by supporting the interests of our donors. Philanthropy…
Tubapalooza
JOHNSTOWN -- The community came together September 6, 2015, for a little fun in the sun to support and raise money for the Allison N. Vaughn Memorial Fund. The fund is set up through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies…
R.A.V.E. Madness
JOHNSTOWN -- Friday night lights were shining bright during the “5th Quarter” on September 11, as Greater Johnstown High School was the first school to host a “R.A.V.E.” event. Organizers said it surpassed their expectations. In August, the Community Foundation…
YPI Grants Awarded
JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies’ 2015 Youth Philanthropy Interns announced on Thursday afternoon (August 13, 2015) that they awarded three grants in the amounts of $25,000, $20,000, and $5,000. Kylee Farabaugh, David Saylor, Hayden Spangler, Tabitha Weaver,…
