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20/20 Circle Celebrates 5 Years of Grants
On Wednesday, October 9th, members of the 20/20 Circle of the Carbon County Community Foundation met to select area charities to receive grants from the 20/20 Fund. At a dinner event at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton, an audience of 100+ made up of 20/20 Circle...
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Poverty Simulation Planned for Carbon County
Carbon County Community Foundation and East Central PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) have partnered to host a Poverty Simulation event aimed at raising awareness about the realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. The Simulation will take...
Congratulations, Kara Scott!
The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce and congratulate Kara Scott of Bowmanstown as the inaugural Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award recipient! Kara is a passionate supporter of her community with more than 30 years of experience in...
20/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner (2024)
Register Now for the Carbon County Community Foundation's 20/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner!Join us for dinner on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 PM at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton 20/20 Circle members and guests will hear from four area nonprofit...
Now Accepting Nominations: Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award
The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to accept nominations for the inaugural Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award. Established by friends and family of Elissa Garofalo, this award will be presented in her memory to someone who demonstrates...
Meet Our 2024 Summer Intern
Brenna McAndrew has recently completed her third year at Panther Valley Jr/Sr High School. She is enrolled in college-level courses at Lehigh Carbon Community College, in addition to several Advanced Placement courses. She is a part of the National Honor Society,...
Memorial Fund Established to Honor Friend, Teammate
Shane Smith was a Lehighton graduate and standout athlete who tragically passed away in 2008. Now, some of his former teammates and friends have come together to establish a donor-advised fund in his name at the Carbon County Community Foundation to honor his legacy...
5th Annual NEPA Gives Raises $1.2M+ in 24 Hours
The fifth annual NEPA Gives, which took place on June 6th and 7th, 2024, raised $1,229,151 for 241 local nonprofit organizations and charitable causes across Northeastern Pennsylvania in just 24 hours. The Carbon County Community Foundation was a co-host of the...
Celebrating $1 Million in Grants & Scholarships
At an awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 4th, the Carbon County Community Foundation presented nearly $85,000 in grants and scholarships to nonprofit organizations, community groups, educators, and students in the region. This year’s awards bring the Foundation’s...
2024 Summer Internship
The Carbon County Community Foundation is seeking candidates for a Foundation Intern for the summer of 2024. This is a paid position ($10.35/hr) that is part-time (25-30 hrs/week) with the potential for up to full-time (40 hrs/week). The Summer Internship Program is...
Collaborating for our Community’s Healthy Future
Nearly 70 attendees gathered at Blue Mountain Resort on Wednesday, April 24th for the Foundation's annual Community Forum, an event that brings together nonprofits, elected officials, civic organizations, business owners, and residents to engage in networking,...
Foundation President Earns CAP® Designation
The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Sharon L. Alexander, President & CEO, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) designation from the American College of Financial Services, the premier educational institution...
2023 Year-End Giving Strategies
With just a few days left in 2023, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with several important year-end charitable giving techniques and deadlines so you can be prepared for conversations with your attorney, accountant, and financial advisor, as well as the team...