“I believe there is still a hunger to get something done,”—these were the words of former State Representative Bill Lloyd when asked about the importance of public service careers.Since Lloyd was in the ninth grade, he knew that he wanted…
We are pleased to announce the start of our 2025 scholarship application season. Our 2025 “Easy Apply” online application houses a total of 96 scholarship opportunities for students in Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties. Easy Apply uses a logic…
How many of us can confidently say that we have changed the world? By the age of 17, Sophia Tuinstra had done just that by becoming a voice for her fellow students, an advocate for health and wellness, and an…
Grant and Vindy. Chances are, if you live in Johnstown, you know their names. When Tyler and Katey Skovensky’s Westmont home caught fire on July 26, 2023, they suffered a devastating loss -- two of their four children died, 22-year-old…
A new scholarship administered by the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies will not only support veterans and their family members, but will also honor a longtime local leader who has been a fierce advocate for veterans. The Thomas Caulfield Veterans…
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has the distinct honor of being named to manage the Graham Sefton Baskin and Anna Mae Sweeney Baskin Foundation. This foundation has an almost 30-year history in Indiana County of providing scholarships to students…
Growing up during the Great Depression was difficult for Tom Jodon, but once he started school he felt a whole new world open in front of him. During this time in history, most children didn’t go to school beyond the…
Seeing the expression of joy on their son’s face while watching airplanes land at Johnstown airport is a memory that Dr. Joshpat (Joe) Nginyo and Kathy Dusack will cherish forever. Gabriel Allan Nginyo, their son, was just 19 years old…
Dr. Brad Puckey was an inspiration to all who knew him. Brad grew up in Johnstown and graduated from Richland High School. He was a gifted athlete and fierce competitor on the football field and basketball court. He took those…
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…
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