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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...

Survey Results Of responding professional advisors: 29% cited "Giving cash instead of appreciated assets" 13% cited "Missing a bunching strategy" 15% cited "Waiting too long to plan" 18% cited "Overlooking QCD opportunities" 16% cited "Incomplete gift documentation"...

When people have access to care, families are stronger and communities are healthier. At Beacon Clinic, that belief shapes every patient’s visit. The Harrisburg-area clinic provides free primary care to uninsured and underserved adults, helping people address health...

Girls on the Run Mid State PA and TFEC partnership in action At Girls on the Run Mid State PA, confidence starts with a small step forward. Sometimes it looks like a girl raising her hand for the first time. Sometimes it is crossing a finish line with her teammates...

Scholarship support allows Penn State student Cassandra Zart to pursue a career helping others heal, grow and give back. Cassandra Zart believes the human body tells a story. It moves, adapts and grows. For Zart, understanding that story has become both her passion...

Survey Results Of responding professional advisors:   25% said finding the right structure was the biggest challenge 24% said administrative complexity 29% said timing with estate plans 9% said client uncertainty about impact 13% cited other...