Maximize Your Taxes
Did you know that your participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) can turn your tax dollars into a community resource for high school students? Learn how to put your tax dollars to good use at noon on…
PLAN to Make A Difference
Thursday, March 5, 2015, a group of financial advisors met to discuss and learn more about the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and its Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network. The PLAN (Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network) is a new initiative of the…
The Chill is Over
Chillin’ for Charity 2015 officially came to a close on Saturday, March 14, when the Sipesville Volunteer Fire Department was recognized for raising more than $11,000, with 160 donors contributing. This year, a total of about $54,000 was raised for…
New Partnership in Somerset County
Effective February 16, 2015, Aspire Grant & Development LLC and the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies will launch a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Michele R. Beener, President of Aspire Grant & Development LLC, will serve the Community Foundation as…
Benefit the Arts Coalition with Concert Tickets
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will make its Johnstown debut on February 15, 2015. The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center have completed casting for their benefit presentation of Sweeney Todd in Concert at Pasquerilla…
Interns, Apply Today!
The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies encourages current high school seniors from Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset counties with an interest in community affairs, journalism, and current events to apply for its Youth Philanthropy Internship. This innovative, paid summer internship provides…
The Game Is On
On Saturday, March 8, family, friends, students, and the hockey community will come together to remember and honor Bradley Wess. The 16- year old died in an automobile accident on Oct. 19, 2007. He was a junior at Forest Hills…
Purchase Diamonds & Ice Tickets Here!
The Diamonds & Ice Gala will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa. Get your tickets to this annual Bedford County event by clicking here. The annual Gala will benefit three Bedford County…
Spring 2015 Grant Applications
Our next grant application deadline is Friday, January 30, 2015. (Awards will be announced in mid-April.) Before you apply for grant funding in 2015, please note that we have changed our application process. Effective immediately, all grant applications must be…
YPI Blog: The Greater Prospect Store
One great, new addition to Johnstown is the Greater Prospect Co-Op Store. This convenience store opened in the summer of 2014 at 110 William Penn Ave. Among its many products that are sold, it provides fresh produce from local community gardens,…
