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PLAN to Make A Difference

PLAN to Make A Difference JOHNSTOWN -- On Thursday, March 5, 2015, a group of financial advisors met to discuss and learn more about the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and its Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network. The PLAN (Philanthropic Leaders Advisory…

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Documentary Premiere: “Our Flag Still Waves”

As a tribute to the Greatest Generation, and to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi, Veterans Memorial Monument, Inc., and its partners will present the documentary premiere of "Our Flag Still Waves - The Sgt.…

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Singing Along

The Community Singers continue to play a vital role in Bedford.  In February the group performed for a full house at the Bedford Church of the Brethren.  The theme was love- love of family and friends, love of country, romantic love…

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Que Chillin’ for Charity

The Quemahoning Chillin’ for Charity Winter Festival & Arctic Splash will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Quemahoning Family Recreation Area. Plan to attend now and support one of 16 local organizations! It's an online "challenge" type…

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The Chill is Over

Chillin’ for Charity 2015 officially came to a close on Saturday, March 14, when the Sipesville Volunteer Fire Department was recognized for raising more than $11,000, with 160 donors contributing. This year, a total of about $54,000 was raised for…

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Benefit the Arts Coalition with Concert Tickets

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will make its Johnstown debut on February 15, 2015. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center have completed casting for their benefit presentation of Sweeney Todd in Concert at Pasquerilla…

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YPI Blog: The Greater Prospect Store

One great, new addition to Johnstown is the Greater Prospect Co-Op Store. This convenience store opened in the summer of 2014 at 110 William Penn Ave. Among its many products that are sold, it provides fresh produce from local community gardens,…

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YPI Blog: Find Quirky, Local Treasures

Every town in the United States, big or small, has its little quirks. Whether it is a natural formation, local shop, or overall energy, these are the things that make the world unique. If we only had chain stores and…

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Join the PLAN!

The PLAN (Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network) is a new initiative of the Community Foundation specifically for Wealth Advisors. The goal is to partner with financial planners, attorneys, and other professional advisors dedicated to carrying out their clients’ charitable goals while…

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YPI Blog: An Oasis in the Food Desert

More than 2.3 million people in the United States live in low-income, rural areas that are more than ten miles away from the nearest supermarket. These deprived areas are known as "food deserts," and Cambria, Somerset, and Bedford counties are…

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