Blog

By Kim Alvarez, Vice President – Philanthropy, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities National Estate Planning Awareness Week runs October 19 through 25. A signal to everyone that the call is to “make a will” is good advice, of course, but a thoughtful estate plan...

By Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities It is powerful when people choose to invest in the place they call home. That idea is at the heart of community foundations. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and our sister...

For weeks, Shannon Gingrich wondered whether she was doing enough. During one of her first social work internships, the Elizabethtown College student visited a hospice patient. They talked. They played Boggle. Gingrich enjoyed the visits, but she kept wishing she...

In Lebanon and Schuylkill counties, the Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center (SARCC) gives survivors of sexual violence a local place to turn for support and help navigating the path toward healing. SARCC provides no-cost counseling and advocacy, with trained...

Survey Results Of responding professional advisors: 57.1% cited “High interest. Many clients are actively looking for ways to give." 17.9% cited “Moderate Interest. Some clients are interested when the topic comes up.” 10.7% cited “Low Interest. Few clients ask about...

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...