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Franklin County Community Foundation Awards $91,277 in 2025 Grants to Strengthen Local Community
Franklin County residents will benefit from a new round of grants awarded by the Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), an affiliate of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). This year’s Advisory Committee directed grants totaling $91,277 to support...
Investing in Women and Girls in Central Pennsylvania
Nonprofits serving women and girls across South Central Pennsylvania have received vital funding to strengthen programs made possible through the generosity of local donors. The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing...
More Than $73,000 Invested in Nonprofits Strengthening the Mechanicsburg Community
Residents of the Mechanicsburg area will benefit from $73,802 in new grants awarded to 13 local nonprofit organizations working to improve lives and strengthen the community. The grants will support programs that provide everything from literacy and job training to...
Arts for All 2025
Communities across South Central Pennsylvania will soon benefit from new opportunities to experience live performances, cultural festivals, art education and creative programming made possible through more than $140,000 in Arts for All grants. The Foundation for...
Investment Review – 2025 Quarter Two
The market performance during the second quarter moved in-step with news out of Washington. The announcement of Liberation Day initiated an immediate 10% market sell off. However, by the end of April, the S&P 500 was down less than 1%. The post tariff rebound...
New Grant Opportunity Honors Lifelong Commitment to Community
A new grant opportunity has been established to honor the life and legacy of Harold L. Brake, a longtime resident of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, whose devotion to service, faith and civic engagement left a lasting mark on his community. The Harold L. Brake and Dolores...
An Important Update on TFEC’s Investment Model
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), under the guidance of the Investment Advisory Committee, has made a decision to add 3 fixed income funds to its current 70% Equity/30% Fixed Income investment model. The decision was made in an effort to produce a...
TFEC Announces New Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits Across South Central Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has opened applications for its latest grant opportunities, providing five funding options for nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon and Perry Counties, as well as the Dillsburg area of...
TFEC Recognized Nationally for Transparency and Trust in Philanthropy
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has earned three of the most respected recognitions in the nonprofit sector, affirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and lasting impact. These honors matter to everyone TFEC serves: donors who want their...
Perry County Community Foundation Awards $29,171 to Strengthen Local Programs
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. – The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), established in 1987 to support the county’s long-term success, has granted $29,171 to 12 nonprofits. These funds will help local families, children and seniors with home repairs, youth activity and...
