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Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Response to COVID-19

Date: 03.18.20

The Scranton Area Community Foundation believes that coordination is critical in order to respond to the most immediate needs of our communities. During this challenging time for our region, we are working with other philanthropic partners and government officials in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region to ensure that these urgent needs are being addressed in a responsive and effective manner. We...

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Cycle

Date: 03.13.20

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Cycle The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is pleased to announce its 2020 grant cycle and invites local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to apply for grant funding. The grant application process is streamlined through an online grant management portal administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The...

Seminar on March 20th changed to Webinar

Date: 03.12.20

SEMINAR ON MARCH 20th CHANGED TO A WEBINAR Scranton Area Community Foundation is committed to the safety and well-being of our friends and community partners. Like many of you, we have been actively monitoring the public health concerns related to COVID-19 and are taking a proactive approach in an effort to prevent illness and promote a healthy environment. As a...

POSTPONED – Women in Philanthropy Quarterly Meeting and Reception

Date: 03.12.20

Tonight's Women in Philanthropy Quarterly Meeting and Reception POSTPONED The Scranton Area Community Foundation, Women in Philanthropy and Women’s Whistle Stop are committed to the safety and well-being of our supporters, friends, and community partners. We have been actively monitoring the public health concerns related to COVID-19 and are taking a proactive approach in an effort to prevent illness and...

Update on Committee Meetings

Date: 03.11.20

UPDATE ON COMMITTEE MEETINGS The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative and the Scranton Area Community Foundation are committed to the safety and well being of our staff, friends, neighbors, and community partners. We have been actively monitoring the public health concerns related to COVID-19 and are taking a proactive approach in an effort to prevent illness and promote a healthy environment....

NEPA Health Care Foundation Launches New Initative, Careers in Care

Date: 03.11.20

NEPA Health Care Foundation Launches New Initative, Careers in Care Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation announces the launch of Careers in Care—a brand-new $1.5 million, three-year strategic initiative focused on feeding the regional pipeline of the healthcare workforce as well as support for growth and retention for the nursing profession in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties. The new initiative comes as the...

New Charitable Fund at Scranton Area Community Foundation Establishes the Community Resource Network and Launches Neighborly

Date: 03.05.20

New Charitable Fund at Scranton Area Community Foundation Establishes the Community Resource Network and Launches Neighborly Scranton, PA – Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Community Resource Network (CRN) Fund to establish Neighborly, a one-stop, easily accessible web-enabled network of social, human, and health services available in our community. Neighborly is an open access,...

Just Released: 2019-2020 Roundtable Report

Date: 03.02.20

Just Released: 2019-2020 Roundtable Report Throughout 2019 and into 2020, the Scranton Area Community Foundation, in partnership with many community partners, hosted a series of issue-specific roundtables aimed at taking a deeper look at some of the challenges facing the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. The topic areas covered in this report include Food Insecurity, Animal Welfare, Reintegration from the Prison System, Community & Civic...

March 20: Building Organizational Sustainability through Foundations, Endowment Funds, and Gift Planning Tools: A Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations

Date: 02.26.20

Join us for Building Organizational Sustainability through Foundations, Endowment Funds, and Gift Planning Tools: A Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations Presented by Laura Ducceschi, MBA, MA, CAP® On Friday, March 20, 2020, join us for breakfast and learn how to help your donors meet their personal financial and legacy goals while building sustainable support for your organization. Explore simple gift planning...

May 21: Purposeful Philanthropy: Making an Impact Through Giving

Date: 02.26.20

Purposeful Philanthropy: Making an Impact Through Giving An evening of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as we share the latest trends in philanthropy across the country. Featuring guest speakers Director of Community Philanthropy at Council on Foundations, Brad Ward, and President and CEO of Berks County Community Foundation, Kevin Murphy. Thursday, May 21, 2020

June 5: NEPA Gives

Date: 02.26.20

On Friday, June 5, 2020, we’re aiming to make giving history in Northeastern Pennsylvania! The Scranton Area Community Foundation has teamed up with our friends at The Luzerne Foundation, Greater Pike Community Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC), and other community sponsors to host NEPA Gives—a one-day giving extravaganza that’s all about...

Please join us for the next NEPA Moves Quarterly Meeting!

Date: 02.25.20

Please join us for the next NEPA Moves Quarterly Meeting! NEPA Moves Quarterly Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2020 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Benco Dental (295 Centerpoint Blvd, Pittston, PA 18640) Light breakfast refreshments will be served. At this quarterly meeting, we look forward to sharing updates on the current work of NEPA Moves including mass transit, workforce, and...

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