CAMBRIA COUNTY—“Having a deserving student receive the scholarship each year,” said Bud Strandquest, benefactor. “That’s my favorite part.” Bud Strandquest is the reason the Strandquest-Simmons...
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A Scholarship to Honor Olivia
SOMERSET COUNTY—The expression here today and gone tomorrow is bittersweet for the Van Deusen family. “Be thankful for each day you have to share with...

Cuvée Community 2016
SOMERSET COUNTY— When it comes to pairing the finest wines with the most delicious meals, look no further than the Cuvée Community fundraiser to benefit...

CFA Awards Nearly $130,000 in Grants
BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET— The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce that it has recently awarded 60 applicants with grants totaling $126,382. This...

Hometown Roots
SOMERSET COUNTY— It’s a familiar story: a person grows up in a small town, goes to college, gets a job, and moves away. For Joe Harned,...

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,”...

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...

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...

New & Improved
JOHNSTOWN — If this website looks different to you, that’s because it is. We have exciting news here at the Community Foundation. This is our 25th...