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#PhilanthropyFriday: Announcing the 2019 James F. Swift Scholarship Recipients

Date: 07.19.19

Scranton, PA--Twenty students from thirteen different high schools in the area have been awarded a prestigious scholarship through the James F. Swift Scholarship Fund administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, which provides $4,000 per year for each recipient for up to four years to assist with continuing education expenses. Front row (left to right): Cathy Fitzpatrick, Grants and Scholarship Manager, Scranton Area Community Foundation; Elizabeth Stone;...

Nominations For The 2019 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award And The 2019 Roseann Smith Alperin Award Accepted Until August 1

Date: 07.17.19

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2019 MARGARETTA BELIN CHAMBERLIN AWARD AND THE 2019 ROSEANN SMITH ALPERIN AWARD ACCEPTED UNTIL AUGUST 1 Nominations for both the 2019 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the 2019 Roseann Smith Alperin Award will be accepted until August 1, 2019. The Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award is presented annually to a woman who demonstrates a commitment to community, ingenuity...

Women In Philanthropy Awards First Round Of Grants

Date: 07.17.19

Scranton, PA – Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation that focuses on empowering and transforming the lives of women and girls in Northeastern PA, is proud to announce the first round of grants, recently awarded after a highly competitive grant process. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Women’s Resource Center, and NEPA Youth...

Women In Philanthropy Marks Fifth Anniversary With Dental Program Launch

Date: 07.17.19

Women in Philanthropy (WIP) is proud to announce the launch of a new restorative dental program that will focus on providing local uninsured and underinsured women with restorative dental care. This new dental program, launching this summer, aims to improve access to restorative dental care for local women to help increase their self-confidence and help them achieve their personal and...

#PhilanthropyFriday: Awarding a 65th Anniversary Mini-Grant and Sharing the Story of the Matt McGloin Fund

Date: 07.12.19

On Monday, July 15, 2019, the Matt McGloin Fund, will host its 4th Annual Matt McGloin Charity Golf Tournament at Glen Oak County Club in Clarks Summit to help carry out the fund’s mission and its charitable causes in the Lackawanna County region. This week, we proudly share the story of the Matt McGloin Fund of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, which was established by...

Early bird registration for the 2019 NEPA Learning Conference is now open

Date: 07.08.19

Early-bird registration for the 2019 NEPA Learning Conference is now open, with special pricing available until July 31st! The Inaugural NEPA Learning Conference, hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Moses Taylor Foundation, will be taking place on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Hilton Scranton and...

NEPA Moves Announces Strategic Partnership with Wilkes-Barre Connect to Address Workforce Transportation Needs

Date: 07.03.19

Scranton, PA – NEPA Moves, the transportation initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, announces its formal partnership with Wilkes-Barre Connect, powered by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, to strategically provide business-specific transportation resources and personalized transportation solutions for businesses facing workforce challenges in the newly-developed Hanover Industrial Park. Through this collaborative partnership, NEPA Moves and Wilkes-Barre Connect will work with...

Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence to host NEPA Learning Conference in September

Date: 07.02.19

The Scranton Area Community Foundation's Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Moses Taylor Foundation will be hosting an Inaugural NEPA Learning Conference on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. This conference will be an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations and nonprofit professionals to receive in-depth training from local and nationally-recognized presenters...

#PhilanthropyFriday: Recognizing Excellence through Charitable Funds

Date: 06.28.19

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is accepting nominations now until August 1, 2019, for both the 2019 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the 2019 Roseann Smith Alperin Award, two distinguished awards established through charitable funds to memorialize a loved one and to honor qualities of excellence that exist in members of our community. The Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award has been presented since 1992 when a charitable fund was established by the...

#PhilanthropyFriday: Awarding a 65th Anniversary Mini-Grant and Sharing the Impact of Scholarship Funds

Date: 06.21.19

It's time to share with you another one of the many inspiring stories we received this year and announce our fifth 65th Anniversary Mini-Grant... This story comes from a grateful scholarship recipient, who shares that her accomplishments to date would not have been possible without the support from generous donors of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. Stephanie Tilberry is a student currently enrolled...

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2019 MARGARETTA BELIN CHAMBERLIN AWARD

Date: 06.21.19

Scranton, PA – Scranton Area Community Foundation is accepting nominations now until August 1, 2019, for the 2019 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award, which is presented annually to a woman who demonstrates commitment to community, ingenuity in response to community need, and leadership in empowering and transforming the lives of women and girls in the community. Nominations are open to anyone who wishes...

#PhilanthropyFriday: New Agency Endowment Fund Benefits United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA

Date: 06.14.19

The Scranton Area Community Foundation proudly welcomes a new agency endowment fund, established to benefit United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. The Michael Hanley Endowment Fund for United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA is a charitable fund honoring the legacy of past President and CEO Michael Hanley, who retired from his leadership role at UNC earlier this year after serving at UNC for...

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