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The Foundation for Enhancing Communities is Partnering with The High Center for Nonprofits to Empower Leaders
Five nonprofit leaders will have the opportunity to join The High Center for Nonprofits thanks to a partnership with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Creating resources and building capacity for nonprofits is at the forefront of TFEC’s mission. By...
TFEC’s Fund for Women & Girls and Unstoppable You Ministries to Co-Host Free Webinar Focused on Preventing Human Trafficking in South Central PA
Community members looking to better understand how to prevent human trafficking and strengthen safety in their communities are invited to attend a free virtual webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by TFEC’s Fund for Women & Girls in...
Investment Review – 2025 Quarter Four
People in general began 2025 with trepidation about equity markets. Stocks were pricey, tariffs would rise, immigration (workers) would be stymied, and the US government would be more tumultuous than normal. Economists were on recession watch. Surely stocks would...
Standing Together Against Hate and Violence
At a time of the year when many communities gather to celebrate different holidays and observances of faith, we are saddened and heartbroken by the violent events that have occurred in Bondi Beach, Sidney, Australia, and the recent shooting at Brown University Campus...
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...
