News & Events

Join us in welcoming new members to our team!

Please join us in welcoming new members to our team! The Scranton Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of new members to both our staff and the Board of Governors. The Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Board of Governors

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Now Accepting Letters of Intent for Fall 2022 Innovative Impact Grants

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for Fall 2022 Innovative Impact Grants, and invites charitable organizations working to address the needs of people living in the Lackawanna County region to complete a Letter of

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August 2022 Fund News

August 2022 // Fund NewsNews and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities!To learn more about all of our charitable funds in greater detail, please visit our website, www.safdn.org Shine Like Susan 5K to benefit Susan Burke

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Support Voter Engagement

Support Voter Engagement Check out these available resources... Women in Philanthropy is making a number of voting resources available to nonprofit organizations to help increase voting access and education for the upcoming Pennsylvania midterm

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NEPA Health Care Foundation Announces 2022 Careers in Care Scholarship Recipients

NEPA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2022 CAREERS IN CARE NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS $418,000 awarded in Year Two to support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in Northeastern Pennsylvania In response to the acute shortage of nurses

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Women in Philanthropy 2022 Civic Engagement Summit

The Civic Engagement Summit hosted by Women in Philanthropy will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2022 (previously scheduled for October 4, 2022) at the Century Club of Scranton (please also note the new location). As we strive to promote inclusivity

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Don’t miss these new education & training opportunities!

Learn how your organization can support voter engagement Join us for an informational webinar to explore tools for your nonprofit organization to engage voters both in-person and online. You'll be equipped with materials that will help your staff and

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Save the Date for the 2023 NEPA Learning Conference!

    The NEPA Learning Conference will return in September 2023! Get ready! The NEPA Learning Conference will return in Summer 2023! Hosted through the Scranton Area Community Foundation's Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit

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July 2022 // Fund News

News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities!To learn more about all of our charitable funds in greater detail, please visit safdn.org   Matthew's Hope 4 Miracles hosting 5k Run & Walk Matthew McDonnell, a

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Scranton Area Community Foundation President and CEO Laura Ducceschi Celebrates 10 Years of Leadership

  Reflecting on growth, impact, and stability   On Wednesday, June 15, the Scranton Area Community Foundation Board of Governors recognized Laura Ducceschi for 10 years of service at the Foundation, serving in the executive leadership

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