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Agency for Community EmPOWERment & Scranton Area Community Foundation Introduce the New Rise & Ride Program

Date: 03.04.22

The Agency for Community EmPOWERment (ACE), along with the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SAF) are launching a new pilot program that removes the transportation barriers that significantly limit the quality of life for many individuals in Lackawanna County. The Rise and Rise Program aims to help qualifying individuals and families in getting to and from medical or work-related appointments,...

Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant Cycle

Date: 03.02.22

Robert H. Spitz Foundation Announces Its 2022 Grant Cycle The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2022 grant cycle. Beginning on March 2nd, 2022, local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for grant funding. The grant application process begins with submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) through...

Join Us for a NEPA Gives Training Session: Utilizing Offline Donations to Maximize Giving for Every Donor

Date: 03.01.22

Join us on Monday, March 7, 2022 for an information webinar explaining how registered organizations can utilize the offline donation tool on GiveGab as an additional avenue of donations during NEPA Gives 2022. With offline donation tools, potential donors can pay in-person with a check, and organizations can enter this information into their GiveGab dashboard so it is reflected online...

Congratulations to Pro Golfer and Philanthropist Brandon Matthews Korn Ferry Tour Victory!

Date: 02.17.22

On Sunday, February 13th, Pittston Area native and professional golfer Brandon Matthews won the Astara Golf Tournament in Bogota, Columbia. The victory marked Brandon's first as part of the Korn Ferry Tour. Brandom Matthews Image Credit: pgatour.com Philanthropic Profile Dedicated to giving back to Northeastern PA, Brandon Matthews partnered with the Scranton Area Community Foundation in 2021 to establish...

Letters of Intent (LOIs) for our first cycle of Community Needs Grant are due March 1, 2022

Date: 02.16.22

Community Needs Grants (up to $25,000) are made to support programmatic needs due to challenging circumstances such as those programs which are struggling to receive funding, expanding due to a growing need in the community, and/or facing higher costs due to inflation or other financial factors. LOIs for Innovative Impact Grants will be accepted and reviewed twice annually. Deadlines to...

Registration for NEPA Gives 2022 is now OPEN!

Date: 02.15.22

Registration is now open for NEPA Gives 2022! Follow the steps below to register today! 1. Review the Registration Deadlines and Registration Incentive Opportunities below: Registration Deadlines Early Bird Registration: 2/15/22 - 3/25/22 - $25 Midway Registration: 3/26/22 - 4/22/22 - $50 Final Registration: 4/23/22 - 5/20/22 at 5:00 PM - $100 *No exceptions* Registration Incentive Opportunities The following special registration incentive...

Join our NEPA Gives Kickoff Meeting on February 15th and learn how to register for NEPA Gives!

Date: 02.11.22

Get involved with NEPA Gives 2022! June 3, 2022 is NEPA Gives Day, a one-day online giving extravaganza that's all about giving back to the community. In preparation for this day of giving, we invite you to join us online Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. for our NEPA Gives Kickoff Meeting, an informational webinar where we'll show you...

Get Ready for NEPA Gives 2022!

Date: 02.02.22

NEPA Gives returns on FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 In 2020, NEPA Gives raised $534,698 for over 167 charitable causes and organizations. In 2021, NEPA Gives raised $1,260,251 for nearly 250 charitable causes and organizations. After only 2 years, NEPA Gives has distinguished itself as the single largest day of philanthropy in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This year, help us to reach our goal...

Announcing our 2022 Grant Cycles

Date: 02.01.22

Earlier this month, The Board of Governors of the Scranton Area Community Foundation announced a special distribution of $1 million in grant funding for 2022 in response to the significant and unprecedented challenges facing our communities at this time. The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to announce our 2022 Grant Cycle. We invite charitable organizations working to address the...

Now Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications

Date: 01.27.22

Starting on February 1st, 2022, The Scranton Area Community Foundation invites students to apply online for eligible scholarship opportunities through our online scholarship portal. Through the Scranton Area Community Foundation, over $800,000 in scholarship funding is available to eligible students seeking to continue their education. This year, over 60 scholarships are available to high school and college students for...

January 2022 // Funds News

Date: 01.25.22

News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities! To learn more about all of our charitable funds in greater detail, please visit www.safdn.org The Wilderness Fund 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...

Join us to learn how YOU can maximize census data to enhance your grant writing and program planning!

Date: 01.24.22

Census Data is an invaluable tool for nonprofit organizations. Census data helps to find and utilize data to further help when writing grants, evaluating the community you serve, and understanding the socio-economic makeup of people in your geography. Join the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence as we welcome the U.S. Census Bureau who will lead us in...

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