By Kim Alvarez, Vice President – Philanthropy, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities For many attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors, the last weeks of summer mark the beginning of year-end planning season. As clients return from vacations and turn their attention...
By Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Stable housing gives people a strong foundation. Without it, daily life becomes harder and planning for the future can feel out of reach. Needs may look different from one community to the...
When the drums begin, people take notice. They may hear the rhythm from across a park, pause to watch a dance class or feel inspired to join in. For the Dwennimmen African Dance Community, that moment is the beginning of something larger. It is a chance to experience...
Nearly $20,000 in scholarship funding through TFEC has helped an Elizabethtown College student focus on her education and prepare for a career in music therapy. A required career assessment gave Hannah Jessep an unexpected answer: music therapy. Jessep had played...
By Kim Alvarez, Vice President – Philanthropy, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax deduction, if eligible, and recommend grants...
By Kim Alvarez, Vice President – Philanthropy, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities You’ve no doubt noticed that Qualified Charitable Distributions (“QCDs”) continue to gain traction as one of the most practical and effective charitable planning tools for clients...
