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.

Web Address

www.safdn.org




    

Recent News from Scranton Area Community Foundation


COURTESY OF THE WRIGHT CENTER - Community briefs | News | thevalleyadvantage.com
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

Organization that offers free childcare to single mothers expanding to Scranton area - Fox 56
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

Scranton Area Community Foundation.jpg ... more models that work,"said Laura Ducceschi the President and CEO of the Scranton Community...more

Community briefs | News | thevalleyadvantage.com
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

From left, Cathy Fitzpatrick, grants and scholarship manager at Scranton Area Community Foundation; Trish Fisher, president and CEO of...more

3rd annual NEPA Gives raises over $1.1 million for 212 local nonprofits in one day
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation

Promoted as the single largest day of philanthropy in Northeastern Pennsylvania, ... Women in Philanthropy, the NEPA Animal Welfare...more

Community Champion of the Week: NEPA Gives | Times Leader
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation

Our colleagues at the Scranton Area Community Foundation spearhead this event, and we are grateful for their sacrifice of time,...more

Ice Festival concludes in Scranton - PAhomepage.com
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

Proceeds from the event support the Scranton Small Business Relief Fund at the Scranton Area Community Foundation. Copyright 2022 Nexstar...more

Picture This: 2nd Annual Scranton Ice Festival | DiscoverNEPA
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

... owners through the Scranton Small Business Relief Fund, the Scranton Area Community Foundation raised money with donations and...more

Scranton Area Community Foundation gives $15000 grant to community garden in South Side
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

The Scranton Area Community Foundation gave a $15000 grant to the nonprofit Garden of Cedar for the construction of features at the property...more

Grant supports prevention of homelessness | Abington Journal
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation

At a time of severe economic hardship for families struggling with homelessness, a local foundation has made a life-changing gift of...more



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