This Fund is Personal
By Danielle Krout-Kaza EBENSBURG -- Did you ever want to help or give back to your community but didn’t know how or even where to start? This was the big dilemma my husband Ryan had been facing. The solution turned…
Inclined to Care
Inclined to Care: Lifting the Alleghenies to New Heights JOHNSTOWN -- The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies welcomed ten Youth Philanthropy Interns this summer for an eight-week program that was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments, based…
Celebrating Zahorchak
JOHNSTOWN -- The Zahorchak Economic Endowment Fund, named in honor of Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, is a dual education fund that provides scholarship aid for low-income youths who are committed to pursuing education for in-demand professions—that is, where the need for…
Improving Education
HOLLSOPPLE -- It’s been five years in the making and finally, the new addition at the Johnstown Christian School are one step closer to being complete. “It’s been a lot of hard work,” said Dr. Kathy Keafer, Johnstown Christian School…
Energy Audit Grants
We have just extended the application deadline for our Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund's Energy Audit Grant Program! This program is open to any 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is located within the Penelec or Penn Power service territory. Nonprofit organizations within the…
Creative Master
JOHNSTOWN -- The first Creator Square ‘Creative Master’ has been selected for residency at Bottleworks Art Center. Metalsmith and jeweler Alyssa Feather was chosen as the first artisan for an innovative new artist community program in Johnstown. Her residency, initiated…
You’ve Got Mail
JOHNSTOWN -- On Thursday July 16, 2015 the Greater Prospect Store in Johnstown officially opened its U.S. Postal Service. “This is just the beginning for us,” said Sylvia King, coordinator. “We’ve accomplished a lot in this first year and we…
Interns to Award Grants
JOHNSTOWN -- 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…
A New Playground
EBENSBURG -- A new playground opened up to the public on the campus of the Central Cambria School District on Monday, July 6, 2015. It’s one that every child can enjoy. Autumn’s Angels is a fund through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. It…
Teachers: Need a Grant?
JOHNSTOWN -- The FirstEnergy STEM Classroom Grants for the 2015-2016 school year are now available. The STEM-related grants are available to educators at schools and youth groups served by FirstEnergy operating companies (including Penelec) and other areas where FirstEnergy facilities.…
