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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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www.safdn.org
Recent News from Scranton Area Community Foundation
Executive in Residence program launched
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
Scranton, PA – Scranton Area Community Foundation, through its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, announces the...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
Scranton, PA – Scranton Area Community Foundation, through its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, announces the...more
Around the Towns 10/14/2018
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
SUBMITTED PHOTO Scranton Area Community Foundation members present an award to the Greater Carbondale YMCA. From left: Ken...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
SUBMITTED PHOTO Scranton Area Community Foundation members present an award to the Greater Carbondale YMCA. From left: Ken...more
Telespond Senior Services receives $5000 from Scranton Area Foundation
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all people in Lackawanna County through the development...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all people in Lackawanna County through the development...more
Penn State opens business innovation center in South Scranton
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton program features many partners, including UNC, the Scranton Area Community Foundation and Peoples Security Bank &...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton program features many partners, including UNC, the Scranton Area Community Foundation and Peoples Security Bank &...more
Monday Update: Lackawanna College program for high school students growing
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Women in Philanthropy, a program of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is now providing scholarships to some local students. The...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Women in Philanthropy, a program of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is now providing scholarships to some local students. The...more
Transit council has a new look
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
NEPA Moves is spearheaded by the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The new...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
NEPA Moves is spearheaded by the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The new...more
Scranton Area Community Foundation Accepting Nominations for Chamberlin Award
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation is accepting nominations now until August 15, 2018, for the 2018 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation is accepting nominations now until August 15, 2018, for the 2018 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin...more
Five agencies getting $150K in support from national funder
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
$20,000: Scranton Area Community Foundation, to hire an equitable transport coordinator who will coordinate efforts of the NEPA...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
$20,000: Scranton Area Community Foundation, to hire an equitable transport coordinator who will coordinate efforts of the NEPA...more
Bovard remembered for dedication to Scranton
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Bovard, who spent 25 years leading the leading the Scranton Area Community Foundation, died Monday at the age of 80. “She's left a legacy in...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation
Bovard, who spent 25 years leading the leading the Scranton Area Community Foundation, died Monday at the age of 80. “She's left a legacy in...more
Transit council looks under the hood of regional transportation services
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia convened the council last year, pulling together dozens...more
Foundation: Scranton Area Community Foundation, Taylor Foundation
The Scranton Area Community Foundation and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia convened the council last year, pulling together dozens...more
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