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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
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Recent News from Scranton Area Community Foundation
Scranton Area Community Foundation going strong in 66th year
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
As a community foundation, it accepts and administers donors' gifts and bequests and provides the maximum tax advantage to donors. It contributes...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
As a community foundation, it accepts and administers donors' gifts and bequests and provides the maximum tax advantage to donors. It contributes...more
Pet food pantry a vital resource during pandemic
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, a project of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, will sponsor its third pet food distribution on Aug. 1...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, a project of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, will sponsor its third pet food distribution on Aug. 1...more
NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative to hold pet food pantry next month
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
1, according to an announcement from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The pet food pantry provides free pet food to pet owners in...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
1, according to an announcement from the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The pet food pantry provides free pet food to pet owners in...more
NEPA Pet Food Pantry helping dog and cat owners in need with free distribution on Aug. 1
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
“The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to serve as the convener of the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, bringing together...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
“The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to serve as the convener of the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, bringing together...more
PAlive! Scranton Area Community Foundation July 10, 2020
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Laura Ducceschi the President and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation talks about the impact of the NEPA COVID-19 response fund...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Laura Ducceschi the President and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation talks about the impact of the NEPA COVID-19 response fund...more
Scranton Area Community Foundation awards $80K as part of COVID-19 fund
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The CIC was one of 16 organizations to receive a total of $80,000 from the community foundation as part of its NEPA COVID-19 Response Fund....more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The CIC was one of 16 organizations to receive a total of $80,000 from the community foundation as part of its NEPA COVID-19 Response Fund....more
James F. Swift Scholarship open to applicants
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 James F. Swift Scholarship, which provides local high...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2020 James F. Swift Scholarship, which provides local high...more
Scranton Area Community Foundation receives reaccreditation
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
... reaccreditation with the highest standard for philanthropic excellence by the ... Pennsylvania through the development of organized...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
... reaccreditation with the highest standard for philanthropic excellence by the ... Pennsylvania through the development of organized...more
NEPA Learning Conference held in Scranton
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Weinberg Foundation
Hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, in partnership...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Weinberg Foundation
Hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, in partnership...more
Pantry gets needed funds
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
From left: Christopher DiMattio, Scranton Area Community Foundation board member; Ellen Burkey, Scranton Area Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
From left: Christopher DiMattio, Scranton Area Community Foundation board member; Ellen Burkey, Scranton Area Community Foundation...more
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