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Scranton Area Community Foundation
Scranton Area Community Foundation is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people in Northeastern Pennsylvania through the development of organized philanthropy. A public 501c3 community foundation, the Scranton Area Community Foundation serves as a steward, a grantmaker, a charitable resource, and a catalyst for change.
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www.safdn.org
Recent News from Scranton Area Community Foundation
Scranton Area Community Foundation Announces 2024 James F. Swift Scholarship Recipents
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A Pennsylvania man who died in 2006 left behind a $1 million scholarship fund for students in his county, the Times-Tribune reports. It's the largest scholarship fund in the state, according to a...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
A Pennsylvania man who died in 2006 left behind a $1 million scholarship fund for students in his county, the Times-Tribune reports. It's the largest scholarship fund in the state, according to a...more
Community briefs | Around Town | thevalleyadvantage.com
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The grant is part of the Scranton Area Community Foundation Community Needs Grant Fund. The Kids' Kloset is open to Hospice of the Sacred...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The grant is part of the Scranton Area Community Foundation Community Needs Grant Fund. The Kids' Kloset is open to Hospice of the Sacred...more
Matthews hosting annual charity event | Times Leader
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Money raised will go towards Janet Weis Children's Hospital and the William Lawler Scholarship Fund through the Scranton Area Community...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Money raised will go towards Janet Weis Children's Hospital and the William Lawler Scholarship Fund through the Scranton Area Community...more
Pet adoption fair held at Viewmount Mall | Eyewitness News - PAhomepage.com
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NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, an initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, sponsored the...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, an initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, sponsored the...more
Grant money for school-based community projects | wnep.com
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Members of the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the United Nations Association-Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter presented groups of...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Members of the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the United Nations Association-Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter presented groups of...more
Women in Philanthropy Awards $35,000 in Grants
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
When it comes to giving back to the community, Pennsylvania's Laura Ducceschi is on a roll. The president and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation tells the Times-Tribune that she's...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
When it comes to giving back to the community, Pennsylvania's Laura Ducceschi is on a roll. The president and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation tells the Times-Tribune that she's...more
Scranton Area Community Foundation Grant Awarded | Royal News: January 20 2023
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Scranton Area Community Foundation $5000 grant will support ongoing “Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story”...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Scranton Area Community Foundation $5000 grant will support ongoing “Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story”...more
GAIT gets $4000 grant for horse care - The Pike County Courier
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center received the grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation through the Scranton Area Community...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center received the grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation through the Scranton Area Community...more
COURTESY OF THE WRIGHT CENTER - Community briefs | News | thevalleyadvantage.com
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From left, Greater Scranton YMCA Aquatics Director Ken Brewster, Scranton Area Community Foundation's Grants and Scholarships Manager...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
From left, Greater Scranton YMCA Aquatics Director Ken Brewster, Scranton Area Community Foundation's Grants and Scholarships Manager...more
Dr. Casterline honored as 'Outstanding Philanthropist' - Go Lackawanna
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
A large crowd attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, held Friday at...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
A large crowd attended the Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, held Friday at...more
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