Faith in Theater for Somerset
Young People Giving Back
SOMERSET COUNTY - The Boys and Girls Club of Somerset County is supporting other groups in its area - and teaching its young people some invaluable lessons. Through its Learning to Give Back program, the BGC made a priority last year…
Pouring Hope
JOHNSTOWN---A new fund has been established at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, and who it benefits will be entirely up to a group of youngsters. The Pouring Hope Foundation was created by six donor families: Erin and Casey Craig…
Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund Offers Grants
BEDFORD, CAMBRIA, SOMERSET COUNTIES---The Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund (managed by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies) is pleased to offer its Energy Audit Grant Program for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the program has broadened the eligibility requirements to…
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 family and friends,” said Rebecca Van Deusen. Her daughter, 17-year-old Olivia was killed last June…
Walking for Chris
SOMERSET COUNTY---“Promise me you will go on walks with me this summer? Even when it’s hot?” That was a voice memo on Christopher ‘Bub’ Ream’s computer, and the reason his mom decided to change a fundraiser for a scholarship fund…
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 the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. "We are…
Spreading Hope
CAMBRIA/SOMERSET COUNTY--- Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen> One local group is trying to spread that feeling and give people hope for a positive future. The Commission on Hope is a collaborative…
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, his story is similar. But he’s never forgotten where he’s from, even when he was…