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NEPA Health Care Foundation Announces 2023 Careers in Care Nursing Scholarships

NEPA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2023 CAREERS IN CARE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS$262,500 awarded in Year Three to support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in Northeastern Pennsylvania SCRANTON, PA – In response to the acute shortage

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Apply for a scholarship today!

Our scholarship portal is now open! Our scholarship portal is now open!We are now accepting applications for our many 2024 scholarship opportunities.Beginning January 2nd, 2024, the Scranton Area Community Foundation invites students to apply online

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December 2023 | Fund News

Periodically, we like to share news and updates about the Funds that we manage. We’re proud to work with these charitable funds that are making a difference in our communities! To learn more about all of our Funds in greater detail, please visit our

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Now Hiring! Currently seeking a qualified candidate for Finance and Administration Associate

The Scranton Area Community Foundation seeks a Finance and Administration Associate to perform a broad range of financial, program support, and administrative duties. The Finance and Administration Associate position is a new position within the

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Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates a Record Year of Grantmaking

Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates a Record Year of Grantmaking Recognizes Notable Community Partners and Funds during its Annual Community Celebration Scranton, PA – On the evening of Thursday, December 7, the Scranton Area

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Angela Fricchione Cupple and Michael Cupple Annual Scholarship 2023-2024 Recipient

Angela Fricchione Cupple and Michael Cupple Annual Scholarship 2023-2024 Recipient Sydney Dana, Class of 2025Dalton, Pennsylvania Sydney’s journey Sydney is in her third year at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) and recently

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November 2023 | Funds News

News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities! Electric City Foundation Announced to Preserve Parks and Historic Buildings To safeguard the rich heritage and green spaces that define Scranton, on Wednesday,

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Scranton Area Community Foundation Announces Details for Flood Relief Grant Programs

In response to the severe storms that struck Lackawanna County in September, the Scranton Area Community Foundation is offering three distinct grant programs to assist Lackawanna County residents directly impacted by recent flooding events. The programs

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October 2023 | Fund News

News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities! PGA Tour Golfer Brandon Matthews Donates $200,000 during 3rd Annual NEPA Invitational to support Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital PGA Tour player Brandon

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PGA TOUR Golfer Brandon Matthews Donates $200,000 during 3rd Annual NEPA Invitational to support Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital

Scranton, PA — The third annual NEPA Invitational, hosted by PGA Tour player Brandon Matthews, was held at the Country Club of Scranton on September 22-24. This charity pro-am golf event attracted current and former PGA Tour pros, amateurs, and

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