News & Events

Agency for Community EmPOWERment & Scranton Area Community Foundation Introduce the New Rise & Ride Program

  The Agency for Community EmPOWERment (ACE), along with the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SAF) are launching a new pilot program that removes the transportation barriers that significantly limit the quality of life for many individuals

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Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant Cycle

  Robert H. Spitz Foundation Announces Its 2022 Grant Cycle   The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2022 grant cycle. Beginning on March 2nd, 2022, local

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Join Us for a NEPA Gives Training Session: Utilizing Offline Donations to Maximize Giving for Every Donor

Join us on Monday, March 7, 2022 for an information webinar explaining how registered organizations can utilize the offline donation tool on GiveGab as an additional avenue of donations during NEPA Gives 2022. With offline donation tools, potential

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Congratulations to Pro Golfer and Philanthropist Brandon Matthews Korn Ferry Tour Victory!

On Sunday, February 13th, Pittston Area native and professional golfer Brandon Matthews won the Astara Golf Tournament in Bogota, Columbia. The victory marked Brandon's first as part of the Korn Ferry Tour. Brandom Matthews Image Credit:

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Letters of Intent (LOIs) for our first cycle of Community Needs Grant are due March 1, 2022

Community Needs Grants (up to $25,000) are made to support programmatic needs due to challenging circumstances such as those programs which are struggling to receive funding, expanding due to a growing need in the community, and/or facing higher costs

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Registration for NEPA Gives 2022 is now OPEN!

Registration is now open for NEPA Gives 2022! Follow the steps below to register today! 1. Review the Registration Deadlines and Registration Incentive Opportunities below: Registration Deadlines Early Bird Registration: 2/15/22 - 3/25/22 -

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Join our NEPA Gives Kickoff Meeting on February 15th and learn how to register for NEPA Gives!

Get involved with NEPA Gives 2022! June 3, 2022 is NEPA Gives Day, a one-day online giving extravaganza that's all about giving back to the community. In preparation for this day of giving, we invite you to join us online Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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Get Ready for NEPA Gives 2022!

NEPA Gives returns on FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 In 2020, NEPA Gives raised $534,698 for over 167 charitable causes and organizations. In 2021, NEPA Gives raised $1,260,251 for nearly 250 charitable causes and organizations. After only 2 years,

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Announcing our 2022 Grant Cycles

Earlier this month, The Board of Governors of the Scranton Area Community Foundation announced a special distribution of $1 million in grant funding for 2022 in response to the significant and unprecedented challenges facing our communities at this

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Now Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications

  Starting on February 1st, 2022, The Scranton Area Community Foundation invites students to apply online for eligible scholarship opportunities through our online scholarship portal. Through the Scranton Area Community Foundation, over

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