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.
Join Us for the 5th Annual NEPA Invitational
The 5th Annual NEPA Invitational, hosted by PGA Tour player and NEPA native Brandon Matthews, will return to the Country Club of Scranton on September 6–7, 2025.
The weekend kicks off with the Harmony for Hope Gala on Friday, September 5, at the Scranton Cultural Center—an inspiring evening of music, stories, and community generosity benefiting Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital and other local charities.
The NEPA Invitational blends passion for golf with a commitment to children’s health and community impact. To date, the NEPA Invitational Fund at the Scranton Area Community Foundation has provided more than $600,000 to support organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, Meals on Wheels of NEPA, Outreach, United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, and Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.
In addition, the NEPA Invitational and Matthews partnered with the Scranton Area Community Foundation to create the William Lawler Scholarship, awarded annually to a NEPA junior golfer continuing their athletic career in college.
Since its founding, the NEPA Invitational Fund has provided more than $600,000 to support charities across the region and established the William Lawler Scholarship for local junior golfers. The Fund, created in partnership with PGA Tour player Brandon Matthews, is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
4th Annual Bogeys for Burkey to Honor Frank L. Burke IV and Support Local Causes
Join the Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Foundation for the 4th Annual Bogeys for Burkey Tournament at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor for a memorable day of golf, live music, raffles, and more.
The tournament begins at 12:30 pm, with a shotgun start at 1:30 pm, and dinner at 6:30 pm. Held in memory of Frank Burke, proceeds will benefit the local Make-A-Wish Foundation and the students of South Scranton Intermediate School.
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Pine Hills Country Club, Taylor, PA
Since its founding in 2022, the Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Fund has awarded over $135,000 to support charitable causes and organizations that honor Frank’s memory. In addition to ongoing support for Make-A-Wish Greater PA & WV, the fund has provided grants to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton, Farmhouse Sanctuary, and other local community organizations.
Community partners, including Toyota of Scranton, have generously contributed to support this year’s event and the Memorial Fund’s mission.
Golfers and non-golfers are invited to celebrate Frank’s memory while positively impacting the community.
“We are deeply grateful for the continued support this tournament receives each year,” said Shannon Burke, Frank’s sister and one of the event organizers. “It’s an incredible way to honor Frank while giving back to causes that meant so much to him.”
Established by Frank’s family in 2022, the Frank L. Burke IV Memorial Fund supports charitable causes and organizations that honor his memory. Sustained through the annual Bogeys for Burkey golf tournament, the Fund is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
Step Up for Cael’s Climb: 5K & Family Fun Day to Support Families Impacted by Dravet Syndrome
You’re invited to join us at Cael’s Climb: 5K and Fun Day for Dravet! This family-friendly event will feature a 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk, along with raffles, music, and activities for all ages.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | McDade Park, Scranton, PA
Registration: $30 for adults / $20 for children under 14
Check-in: 9:00 AM
Run/Walk Start: 10:00 AM
The Cael Hill Foundation, was established by Reagan and Matt Hill in honor of their courageous 6-year-old son, Cael, who lives with Dravet Syndrome—a rare and severe form of epilepsy.
Proceeds from Cael’s Climb benefit the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, advancing research, raising awareness, and providing hope for families affected by Dravet Syndrome and related epilepsies.
The Cael Hill Foundation Fund, supports the Dravet Syndrome Foundation and its mission to aggressively raise funds for Dravet Syndrome and related epilepsies, support and fund research, increase awareness, and provide support to affected individuals and families. The Fund is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project Celebrates Two Years!
On August 12, the Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project celebrated two years of feeding neighbors, building connections, and demonstrating what’s possible when a community comes together to care for one another.
Launched in 2023 as Northeastern Pennsylvania’s first community fridge, this volunteer-powered effort provides fresh, free food to residents of Lackawanna County from its welcoming home outside the Valley Community Library in Peckville. Rooted in mutual aid, dignity, and food justice, the fridge operates on a simple principle: neighbors supporting neighbors—no questions, no barriers.
To support its long-term sustainability, the Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project Fund helps keep the fridge stocked, accessible, and impactful for years to come.
Created in 2023, the Fruits & Roots Community Fridge Project Fund supports volunteer-run, mutual-aid refrigerators that provide free access to fresh food in Lackawanna County. The Fund is administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
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