New Funds
New Funds as of March 23, 2012
Autumn’s Angels Foundation: The mission of this fund is to provide comfort, support, and a place of tranquiity for those who have lost an immediate family member; encourage faith in God to inspire the souls of the brokenhearted; revitalize play areas and create areas of beautification in memory of children who have passed; and to foster health, fitness and education for surviving famiy members.
Christopher Bub Ream Scholarship Fund:The purpose of this fund is to provide two annual scholarships for Somerset Area High School senior football players.
Oreo Foundation Fund: This scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Alexa Marie Eplett, who lived her life thinking of and doing for others first. She touched so many lives through her acts of kindness, humor and unique outlook on life. "Just like the middle of an Oreo cookie, she was not only the middle child but the sweet center of our family ... hence the nickname of "Oreo" that Alexa was given, and the name for her foundation." This scholarship is to be given to those students who best demonstrate Alexa's passion to always pay it forward to others and who best exemplify her beautiful spirit.
Westmont Hilltop Alumni Association Fund: This fund was started by a group of graduates of Westmont Hilltop High School who are working together to raise funds to support the endeavors of the Westmont School District and to provide community support for worthy non-profit organizations. There will be fundraisers and membership dues as ways to participate.
iPACT: The Interactive Patient Assistive Communication Technology Fund was started by John and Rhonda Augustine to support patient recovery through the use of technology, such as ipads, Notebooks and even Leapfrogs for the very young, as a means to communicate with hospital personnel when in intensive care units and unable to speak.
Camp Cadet Fund: This fund was started to support any endeavor that benefits Camp Cadet of Somerset County, including their annual Golf Outing and Motorcycle Run and annual appeal letter. Camp Cadet is run by volunteers from the Pennsylvania State Police who help young people grow and develop through physical fitness, self-discipline and increased self-esteem.
Wendy Hollern Spencer: This donor-advised fund was started for community support in memory of Wendy Hollern Spencer, who understood the meaning of giving to and helping others.
Big 10 Ortho Sports Fellow Fund: This fund provides for research, fellowship support, and other collaboration ideas to promote education and surgical training related to the achievement of the group mission.
Our Mothers of Sorrows School Fund-for worthwhile projects at Our Mothers of Sorrows.
Paul Keeney Scholarship Fund-to provide an annual scholarship of $1,000.00 each year to a graduating senior of Forest Hills High School. The student should intend to pursue a college level degree in education, engineering, science or mathematics and shall have demonstrated a willingness to help others. This scholarship is created in memory of a very well respected and honored educator ? Paul Keeney of the South Fork-Croyle (currently Forest Hills) School District.
Bear's Quest 4 Rest Fund-is a donor advised fund.
Stone Bridge Lights Maintenance Fund-to support maintenance and upkeep of the Stone Bridge Lights.
Johnstown High School Class of 1950 Scholarship Fund-to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving senior of Greater Johnstown High School who plans to further his or her education in post-secondary studies (college, trade or technical school). The student must carry a C or better grade average and exhibit financial dire need.
Marcellus Shale Strategy Fund - FracTracker/Stewardship-is a donor advised fund.
Community Intervention Program Fund-to support the activities of the Community Intervention Program. The Community Intervention Program is a project of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.
Steeples Project Fund-to support the effort of the Donors to conserve and reuse four former church buildings including three that are historically significant assets in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown. (Saints Casimira and Emerich, St. Columbia and Immaculate Conception.) The fourth former church building is, the 1901 Church of Jennerstown, Pa.
Donald L. Green Designated Fund I-to support the Donors' endeavors to benefit the following three charities: Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, The Laughlintown Community Center and the Valley Players of Ligonier.
Cuddles for Kids Fund-to support the effort of the Donors to provide financial support for worthy community projects with regard to children as determined by the fund.
The Morley's Dog Fund for Kids-to provide assistance to mentally and physically handicapped children up to age 18.
Youth Leadership Program Fund-to provide leadership experience for youth through educational field trips and community service experiences that strengthen the fabric of our youth to support community awareness and spirit while promoting a sense of responsibility towards their peers through travel, education, sharing, art, and sports.
Donald L. Green Designated Fund II-to support the Donors' endeavors to benefit the following three charities: Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, and St. Vincent College.
Johnstown Police K-9 Unit Fund-to support the effort of the Donors to provide the Johnstown Police Department with the means and capability of acquiring and training police canines, equipment and vehicles as needed in order to better serve the community.
Frank T. Carney Medical School Scholarship Fund-to fund one (1) annual medical school scholarship to residents of Cambria and Somerset counties.
Norman Slick S. Memorial Fund-is a donor advised fund.
Robert Waters Economic Development Fund-to provide groups and organizations with support in conjunction with economic development.
