Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you.
3rd Annual John Dougherty Memorial Golf Tournament Supports Mental Health Initiatives and Scholarship
Photo courtesy of John Dougherty Memorial Fund on Facebook.
Join us for the 3rd Annual John Dougherty Memorial Golf Tournament at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor for a meaningful day of golf, raffles, prizes, and community!
The tournament kicks off with lunch and registration at 10:30 AM, followed by a noon shotgun start and a fun-filled day on the course. Stick around for happy hour and dinner as we celebrate John’s legacy with friends, family, and fellow golfers.
Friday, October 3, 2025
Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor, PA
Administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, the John Dougherty Memorial Fund supports NAMI and the John Dougherty Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship supports a graduating senior from Scranton High School intending to pursue a secondary education.
Celebrating the 10th Annual Scranton Fringe Festival
Photos courtesy of Scranton Fringe Festival on Facebook.
The Scranton Fringe Festival returns September 25–October 5, 2025, for its 10th anniversary, featuring more than 50 original productions and 200 performances across theater, music, comedy, film, and family programming!
Since its founding in 2015, the festival has grown into a leading force in the regional arts scene, known for its commitment to accessibility, creative risk-taking, and community connection.
This year’s celebration includes events at venues throughout downtown Scranton and beyond, along with an international cultural exchange linking Scranton to its sister city, Ballina, Ireland.
The Friends of Scranton Fringe Festival Fund was established in 2024 to support the creative vision of the Scranton Fringe Festival in providing a professional, engaging platform for the arts across Northeast Pennslyvania. This fund provides vital resources for Scranton Fringe as it strives to present dynamic works of theater, music, film, and more year-round.
Help Us Give Every Animal in NEPA the Life They Deserve
Established in the fall of 2019 through a grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Fund is a field of interest fund that supports the work of the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative—a united network of shelters, rescues, advocates, and sanctuaries working together to ensure every animal in Northeastern Pennsylvania is treated with care, compassion, and dignity.
Since its inception, the Collaborative has made significant strides in advancing animal welfare across the region, uniting more than 50 animal welfare organizations across Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Collaborative has funded spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, organized supply drives and emergency response efforts, and provided training to strengthen shelter and rescue care.
Thanks to generous donor support, the fund continues to build a stronger safety net and a brighter future for animals in need across our region.
Established in the Fall of 2019 through a grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation, the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative Fund is a field-of-interest fund intended to support animal welfare in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Celebrating Sondra & Morey Myers, Esq.
This month, our Scranton Area Community Foundation team and friends were honored to celebrate the birthdays of two extraordinary community leaders—Sondra and Morey Myers, Esq. For decades, the Myers have been a driving force behind countless philanthropic and civic initiatives that have shaped Northeastern Pennsylvania for the better. Their generosity, vision, and commitment to strengthening our community continue to inspire us all.
In honor of Mr. Myers’ 95th birthday in August 2022, the couple established the Sondra G. and Morey M. Myers Charitable Gift Fund—a donor-advised fund created to inspire others to establish charitable funds at the Foundation.
Please join us in wishing Sondra and Morey a very happy birthday and in celebrating the lasting impact they continue to make through their leadership, vision, and love for our community.
Established in 2022, the Sondra G. and Morey M. Myers Charitable Gift Fund supports the charitable causes, activities, and organizations important to Sondra and Morey Myers, Esq.
WVIA Celebrates Historic Emmy Win
We’re proud to celebrate a milestone achievement for WVIA Public Media, one of our region’s strongest community partners.
WVIA brought home five Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards, including the prestigious Overall Station Excellence Award—the first in the station’s 50+ year history. This honor recognizes WVIA’s commitment to high-quality programming and meaningful community service, placing it among the very best in broadcasting.
Additional awards recognized WVIA’s powerful storytelling across health, culture, sports, and community programs, with staff members receiving accolades for their creativity and dedication. WVIA’s Chief Technology Officer, Joe Glynn, was also inducted into the Silver Circle Society for his outstanding contributions to the broadcasting industry.
Through grants from our unrestricted Community Needs Fund, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has been proud to support WVIA in advancing its mission to educate, inform, and inspire. We congratulate WVIA on this extraordinary recognition and look forward to their continued impact in our region.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Community Needs Fund is our unrestricted grantmaking fund that allows us to respond to the region’s most pressing needs and emerging opportunities. Through this flexible fund, we provide vital support to nonprofits serving Northeastern Pennsylvania, helping them strengthen programs, launch new initiatives, and make a lasting impact in our community.
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