YPI Blog: Make a Difference
How to Make a Difference in Your Rustbelt Hometown You know the saying, "you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink"? The same goes for the youth in small towns and local events. As we…
Allegheny Adventure XFEST
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to sponsor the inaugural Allegheny Adventure X•FEST October 3-5, 2014. People’s Natural Gas Park in downtown Johnstown will be the hub of activity for the event, with vendors and displays, a gear…
Thank You!
We'd like to thank everyone who helped us celebrate Mark Pasquerilla and Ed Sheehan's "110th Birthday Bash" - and especially each and every one of the sponsors. Through your donations, nearly $40,000 total was raised to benefit three local nonprofits! That…
Interns Announce Funding
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies' Youth Philanthropy Interns have released two Requests for Proposals - each of which will award up to $25,000. The interns have been assessing community needs through research, site visits, and interviews and have determined…
GPS Co-Op Opening
The Foundation is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Greater Prospect Store onSaturday, July 26, 2014, at 11a.m. (110 William Penn Ave. Johnstown, PA 15901). This store is a food co-op that was formed by a collaboration of…
Interns Award $50,000
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies’ 2014 Youth Philanthropy Interns have awarded two grants of $25,000 each. Mikella Buncich, Ryan King, Daniel Klein, Liz Stiffler, and senior intern Kendra Slis awarded $25,000 to the Alternative Community Resource Program (along with…
Hyatt’s Run with the Angels
Hyatt's 2nd Annual Run With The Angels ... Somerset County Style will be held at Pine Springs Camp in Jennerstown, Pa., on September 6, 2014. There will be a 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The registration fee is…
110th Birthday Bash!
Mark Pasquerilla & Ed Sheehan: Still Kickin’ After All These Years! Remember Mark & Ed’s 100th birthday party? It’s time for their 110th! The two well-known local businessmen and arts patrons will be celebrated at a special party, “Still Kickin’…
2014 Annual Report
Flip through our 2014 Annual Report online! Read all about the donors who contributed to another successful year - and some of the great projects that they've made possible. By any measure, 2013-2014 was a good year for the Community…
Cruiser Ride-In
Join the Camp Cadet of Somerset County Fund on Saturday, September 13 from noon to 4 p.m. (rain or shine) at Stoystown Auto Sales for their second annual Cruiser Ride-In. Check out the hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, classics,…