News & Events
Scranton Area Community Foundation and Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosting NEPA Gives Business Fundraiser Meet & Greet
The Scranton Area Community Foundation, along with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a meet & greet event at the Scranton Chamber of Commerce Building on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. to demonstrate how local
Understanding the Landscape of Childcare Needs in Lackawanna County
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the initiative of the Scranton Area Community Foundation focused on serving women, girls, and their families in Northeastern PA, and The Agency for Community Empowerment (ACE), invite you to attend a presentation regarding a
The NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative invites you to join our Pet Expo/ Animal Care Summit Planning Committee
Pet Expo/ Animal Care Summit Planning Committee Wednesday, March 9, 2022 6:00 PM Please join us virtually as we kick off planning for a Pet Expo/ Animal Care Summit scheduled to take place late spring of this year. Due to the COVID-19
Get Registered for NEPA Gives 2022
Are You Registered for NEPA Gives? All the information you need to register for NEPA Gives 2022 is here! Please note: Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or charitable fund at a community organization in NEPA is eligible to register for NEPA
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
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
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
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:
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
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 –