News and updates about charitable funds making a difference in our communities! Community Needs Grant Helps Wright Center Distribute Groceries to Patients in NeedA 2022 Community Needs grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation will help the

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation that focuses on empowering and transforming the lives of women, girls, and their families in Northeastern Pennsylvania, announces the recipients from its 2023 grants

The Scranton Area Community Foundation announces updates to our growing staff. Two new dedicated staff members have recently joined the team, Amy Betts and Bella Ceccoli. Meet Amy Betts, Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Community Impacts

Welcoming new members to our Board of Governors The Scranton Area Community Foundation is proud to announce five newly elected members of the Board of Governors. Marion Munley, Esq.; Joseph P. Bannon MD, FACS, FASCRS; Ryan McGowan; Paul C. Woelkers,

Now Accepting Applications for the Sheldon Family Foundation 2023 Grant Cycle! 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

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,

  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

  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.

  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

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