The Ron Fisher African American History Educational Fund supported their first all-expenses paid trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. On March 27, 50 Greater Johnstown High School students, who are currently studying…
Karen Starchok was a successful business owner and the beloved daughter of Michael and Connie Starchok. “Our daughter was very bright, and a very special person,” said her mother, Connie Starchok. After graduating from Johnstown High School in 1972,…
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity made possible through the Donald L. Green Legacy Fund. The fund was created to support nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to the care of abused and abandoned…
When Annamaria Replogle’s father, Albert Zawalish passed away, she became determined to keep his memory alive. After he died, Annamaria visited his grave as often as she could. Upon those visits, she noticed many old headstones, clearly those of loved…
To honor Elmer Laslo's 45 years of committed service to its organization, 1st Summit Bank has created a scholarship fund in his memory at the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA). Between donations from the organization, its board members, and…
Honoring Sally's Legacy New Legacy Fund at CFA Supports Efforts that Brighten Lives Like time signatures in the hymns she loved, Sara “Sally” Goughnour built a meaningful life around rhythms—traditions that made even the smallest moments precious to all who…
Donation Will Support Community Building, Early Childhood Education in Perpetuity In 2019, the Community Foundation launched two new funds—Community Initiatives and Early Childhood Education—to address critical needs in the region. Both are aimed directly at building a brighter future for…
CFA Earns 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency We are proud to announce that the Community Foundation has again been recognized with a 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest rank for transparency through GuideStar by Candid, a nationally established source…
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…
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