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National Standards

The Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) has applauded the efforts of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies with reconfirmation of compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations™. With this achievement, CFA continues to be a part of a…

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Visit Tranquility Gardens

Tranquility Gardens is an inspirational and spiritual retreat for children and adults to share in the wonders of our world. It is a unique destination to experience something new, even if it is only for a day. Highlights include Roman Ruins,…

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More Scholarships

Did you know that scholarship funds at the Community Foundation may be eligible for additional funding through the PHEAA's PATH (Partnerships for Access To Higher Education) Program? As a PHEAA PATH Partner, the Foundation can apply for additional grant money…

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First Responder Grants

Somerset Trust Company has contracted First Responder Grants to present a specialized class for Public Safety / First Responder Agencies on developing, writing, and applying for grant programs. The training is specifically directed at First Responder and Public Safety Agencies of Police/Fire/EMS…

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Mercy Youth Initiative

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has awarded a $5,000 grant to Mount Aloysius College's Mercy Youth Initiative Program. The grant was made through the Foundation’s Community Initiatives Fund and will enhance the programming of this well established program in…

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Energy Audit Grants

The Metropolitan Edison Company/Pennsylvania Electric Company Sustainable Energy Fund (managed by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies) is offering a special Energy Audit grant program for the second year in a row. Nonprofit organizations within the fund territories are encouraged…

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EITC Helps Students

Did you know that the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), allows area businesses to allocate their tax dollars to local school districts to support a wide range of…

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Event Raises $45K

Members of the Diamonds & Ice Gala Committee distributed $15,000 each to Bedford County Humane Society, Your Safe Haven, Inc., and the Bedford County Endowments/Bedford County Arts Fund. Pictured in the photograph are (left to right):  Jeannee Mallow, Your Safe…

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Art Sale & Auction

Make plans to attend a fundraising event at the Art Works Building of BOTTLE WORKS to support the Haynes Street Sculpture Park. Click here for details. Posted on May 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM by Angie Berzonski

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Waters Economic Development Fund

In 2012, the Community Foundation received a gift of $2.5 million to support community and economic development in Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset counties. The Robert Waters Economic Development Fund was formally established through the trust fund of Robert Waters, a Johnstown…

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