Scranton Area Community Foundation

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Now Hiring Social Media & Marketing Intern

Date: 01.30.24

Join our team! The Scranton Area Community Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and creative Social Media and Marketing Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies, social media, and other digital media to promote the Foundation's mission, initiatives, brand, and programs. This internship provides a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in...

Staff and Board in Motion – January 2024

Date: 01.30.24

Foundation Staff and Board in MotionAnnouncing a few exciting updates to staff and board member roles in 2024! Scranton Area Community Foundation Board of Governors Updates Patti Thomas is joining the Scranton Area Community Foundation Board of Governors for her first term. Patti is an optical industry consultant with Opti-Port, a national eyecare alliance based in St. Louis, MO.,...

January 2024 | Fund News

Date: 01.22.24

Periodically, we like to share news and updates about the Funds that we manage. We're proud to work with these charitable funds that are making a difference in our communities! To learn more about all of our Funds in greater detail, please visit our website, safdn.org. Alexis Caviston-Ashmar Memorial Scholarship Fund hosting 'Va-Lex-Tine's Day' Cheesecake Fundraiser The Alexis Caviston-Ashmar Memorial...

NEPA Health Care Foundation Announces 2023 Careers in Care Nursing Scholarships

Date: 01.12.24

NEPA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 CAREERS IN CARE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS $262,500 awarded in Year Three to support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in Northeastern Pennsylvania SCRANTON, PA - In response to the acute shortage of nurses across the region and its effect on the health and wellness of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation...

Apply today for a scholarship!

Date: 01.04.24

Our scholarship portal is now open! We are now accepting applications for our many 2024 scholarship opportunities. Beginning January 2nd, 2024, the Scranton Area Community Foundation invites students to apply online for eligible scholarship opportunities through our online scholarship portal. This year, over 85 scholarships are available to graduating high school students and current college students for a variety of studies, interests, and more, including but not limited to:...

We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Wilderness Fund Scholarship!

Date: 01.01.24

We are now accepting applications for our 2024 Wilderness Fund Scholarship! The Wilderness Fund Offers Students an Experience of a Lifetime! WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP? The scholarship provides the full tuition cost plus travel expenses* for a student to participate in an Outward Bound program, the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal...

December 2023 | Fund News

Date: 12.21.23

Periodically, we like to share news and updates about the Funds that we manage. We're proud to work with these charitable funds that are making a difference in our communities! To learn more about all of our Funds in greater detail, please visit our website, safdn.org. Recognizing our 2023 Annual Community Celebration Featured Funds... On the evening of Thursday, December...

Now Hiring! Currently seeking a qualified candidate for Finance and Administration Associate

Date: 12.20.23

The Scranton Area Community Foundation seeks a Finance and Administration Associate to perform a broad range of financial, program support, and administrative duties. The Finance and Administration Associate position is a new position within the Foundation. Working closely with the finance and accounting manager and reporting directly to the COO, the Finance and Administration Associate will be responsible for important...

Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates a Record Year of Grantmaking

Date: 12.13.23

Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates a Record Year of Grantmaking Recognizes Notable Community Partners and Funds during its Annual Community Celebration Scranton, PA – On the evening of Thursday, December 7, the Scranton Area Community Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual Community Celebration at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, celebrating a record year of grantmaking and recognizing the impact of...

Angela Fricchione Cupple and Michael Cupple Annual Scholarship 2023-2024 Recipient

Date: 12.08.23

Angela Fricchione Cupple and Michael Cupple Annual Scholarship 2023-2024 Recipient Sydney Dana, Class of 2025 Dalton, Pennsylvania Sydney's journey Sydney is in her third year at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) and recently published her research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. She passed Step 1 and is continuing to learn how best to care for...

November 2023 | Funds News

Date: 11.14.23

News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities! Electric City Foundation Announced to Preserve Parks and Historic Buildings To safeguard the rich heritage and green spaces that define Scranton, on Wednesday, November 9th the City of Scranton and the Scranton Area Community Foundation proudly announced the launch of the Electric City Foundation. This philanthropic endeavor, a...

Scranton Area Community Foundation Announces Details for Flood Relief Grant Programs

Date: 11.06.23

In response to the severe storms that struck Lackawanna County in September, the Scranton Area Community Foundation is offering three distinct grant programs to assist Lackawanna County residents directly impacted by recent flooding events. The programs are designed to respond to the disaster-related needs of 1) Individuals located within the City of Scranton, 2) Individuals located outside the City of...

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