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Creating Stronger Futures Through Stable Housing
Across South Central Pennsylvania, new opportunities are emerging to help people find safe, stable housing. Why Housing Matters Housing affects health and daily stability. It also influences whether families and individuals can look ahead with confidence. When housing...
Harrisburg Hoopla Brings Fun and Giving Back to City Island
More than 110 participants came together at City Island on June 6 for the 2026 Harrisburg Hoopla, a day of friendly competition that raised funds for local nonprofits and supported The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). "Harrisburg Hoopla brings people...
Over $43,000 in Grant Support Goes to Perry County Nonprofits
HARRISBURG, Pa. — 16 local nonprofits received grants totaling over $43,000 from the Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF). PCCF is a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) dedicated to fostering local philanthropy. As a regional...
TFEC Expands Access Through Community Impact Grants
Nonprofit service organizations across South Central Pennsylvania will have a clearer, more accessible way to apply for local grant funding through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) Community Impact Grants, a reconfigured TFEC opportunity that brings...
The Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania elects Jennifer Doyle as President
The Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania has elected Jennifer Doyle, president and CEO of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, as its new president. Doyle will lead the council’s board of directors as the organization continues its work to support...
Partners in Purpose Announces 2026 Nonprofit Selections
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and TheBurg are proud to announce the four nonprofit organizations selected for the Partners in Purpose program. Created to elevate the stories of local nonprofits serving Dauphin and Cumberland counties, the program...
TFEC Partnership Helps Remove Financial Barriers for Regional Nonprofit Leaders
Five nonprofit leaders from across South Central Pennsylvania have been selected by The High Center for Nonprofits to participate in executive leadership programming through a partnership supported by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Through the...
TFEC Earns the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has earned a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, reinforcing the trust donors and community partners place in the foundation to steward charitable resources with integrity. The Platinum Seal...
Harrisburg Hoopla Returns June 6 to Support Local Nonprofits
HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg Hoopla will return to City Island on Saturday, June 6, 2026, giving teams from across the region a chance to compete for a cause while supporting local nonprofits. Hosted as a program of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Harrisburg...
TFEC’s Offers New Opportunity to Financially Support Young Learners Throughout the Summer
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Families should take advantage of this new opportunity to offset the financial burden of summer camps for their young children. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is breaking down barriers to summer learning with a new scholarship that...
