The Tribune-Democrat, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, and the Ron Fisher African American History Educational Fund annually present an opportunity for area young people to celebrate Black History Month in February through essays and posters. The essay and poster…
The Wellington Fund, a new donor advised fund with the Community Foundation has announced its 2023 grant recipients. The eight organizations to receive funding will use the grants to support a variety of projects, but most are centered on education,…
“Today is a good day for Johnstown,” said Mike Kane, president of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA). Collaborators and leaders from the city of Johnstown, JARI, The University of Pittsburgh (UPJ) at Johnstown, Pittsburgh Gateways, and local elected…
CFA Awards More Than $200K in Spring Grants This May, CFA announced $201,949 in Spring 2022 Grant awards to support nonprofits across the region, including a $5,000 grant to help local high school students repair 11 little libraries that serve…
Because of the grant from the Community Foundation, we can continue to make continuous improvement plans to keep up to date with the latest information to benefit our children and parents, helping us serve two generations at one time." Mom’s…
‘A Gentle, Kind-Hearted Person’ Honoring the legacy of an influential engineer and businessperson As a kid growing up in the ‘50s and ‘60s in Cairnbrook, George David Dooley never allowed himself to be bored. He’d sift through junkyard scrap looking…
Why Are Donor Advised Funds Catching Attention? Donors are drawn toward potential growth (and tax savings) for charitable contributions For nearly 90 years, charitably-minded individuals and families have established Donor Advised Funds to help carry out their philanthropic wishes. Employment…
Former Student Honors Beloved United English Teacher With little interest in English or writing, Ian Kordish-Murdick didn’t expect much from his first class of the day when he started his freshman year of high school. Longtime English teacher Richard “Ric”…
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