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…
Paddling the Gap
JOHNSTOWN -- “The Kiski-Conemaugh Water Trail is one of our region’s best kept recreation secrets,” said Laura Hawkins, Greenway Coordinator for the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy. That water trail is currently nominated for River of the Year. But prior to its…
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…
Vision Together 2025
Join Vision Together 2025 JOHNSTOWN -- We have studied, talked, listened, and asked what we as a community can do to move Johnstown forward. Together, we have created Vision Together 2025. You are invited to review its findings, learn of…
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,…
Inclined to Care
Inclined to Care: Lifting the Alleghenies to New Heights JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies welcomed ten Youth Philanthropy Interns this summer for an eight-week program that was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments, based…
This Fund is Personal
By Danielle Krout-Kaza EBENSBURG -- Did you ever want to help or give back to your community but didn’t know how or even where to start? This was the big dilemma my husband Ryan had been facing. The solution turned…
