News & Events

Sheldon Family Foundation 2023 Grant Cycle Opens April 15th, 2023

The Sheldon Family Foundation was established at the Scranton Area Community Foundation in 2019 and is intended to enrich the lives of people residing or visiting the counties located in the Endless Mountains region, including Bradford, Lackawanna,

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ATHENA Leadership Award presented to Laura Ducceschi

  Laura Ducceschi receives ATHENA Leadership Award on International Women's Day Scranton Area Community Foundation's President and CEO, Laura Ducceschi, was presented with the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award during the International Women's Day

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Scranton Area Community Foundation Receives National Recognition

  Local Organization Reaccredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards   Scranton, PA—The Scranton Area Community Foundation recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.

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News and updates from Women in Philanthropy…

  Save the Date for Women in Philanthropy's Spring Quarterly Meeting!   Women in Philanthropy's Spring Quarterly Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Century Club in Scranton. More information

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NEPA Learning Conference returns in September 2023!

September 20-22, 2023 at the Hilton Scranton Hosted through the Scranton Area Community Foundation's Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, the NEPA Learning Conference is a unique opportunity for all those involved in philanthropy

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RSVP for Robert H. Spitz Foundation Open House

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation cordially invites local nonprofit organizations to attend an Open House on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 from 4 - 6 PM at the Robert H. Spitz House in Dickson City (609 Miles Avenue). The Robert H. Spitz Foundation

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Now Accepting LOIs for Spring 2023 Community Needs Grants

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can submit an LOI by March 15th, 2023 Community Needs Grants (up to $25,000)The Scranton Area Community Foundation makes grants from our Unrestricted General Endowment Fund (Community Needs Fund) to foster good

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Join us in Celebrating The Rescue Vet!

Join us at the NEPA Rescue Vet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!On Thursday, March 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM, join us in celebrating The NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic. Indraloka Animal Sanctuary will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their sanctuary, located at

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Registration for NEPA Gives is now OPEN

.  June 1-2, 2023 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration is now OPEN!   Click the link below to register your organization to participate in NEPA Gives   Register now at NEPAGIVES.org   Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

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Melissa Chermak Liput Memorial Fund at the Scranton Area Community Foundation aims to help others diagnosed with colon cancer 

Scranton, PA—The Scranton Area Community Foundation announces a new charitable fund established to support others diagnosed with colon cancer.  Melissa Chermak Liput, remembered for her kindness and devotion to her family, passed away after a

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