Recent Updates & News
New! Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship
During the 70th Annual Special Needs Fishing Derby, the Germantown Grove Club and the Carbon County Community Foundation proudly announced the establishment of the Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship Fund. This new fund will award a $500 scholarship annually to a Carbon...
New Fund Supports Kidder Township First Responders
The Carbon County Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Kidder Township First Responders Fund, made possible through the generosity and leadership of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company. This charitable fund will support the critical work of...
New Fund! John Drury Future Historians Scholarship
The Carbon County Community Foundation is excited to announce the John Drury Future Historians Scholarship Fund, established by local historian and community advocate, John Drury of Jim Thorpe. This new scholarship aims to inspire and support the next generation of...
New Scholarship to Benefit Panther Valley Students
A new scholarship fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation will benefit Panther Valley students in memory of a 1981 graduate and standout athlete. The Kenneth ‘Cutter’ Weaver Memorial Scholarship, established by Tracy and Chase Weaver in honor of their husband...
Now Accepting Grant & Scholarship Applications
The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its 2025 grant and scholarship programs are now open. Local nonprofits, scouting groups, early childhood educators, and graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply for...
Establishing a Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are a great way to give back to the community and support future generations in Carbon County! The Carbon County Community Foundation hosts more than a dozen scholarship funds that have been established by community members and area business leaders for...
Yoga for a Cause: Fund for Carbon County
Kick the New Year off right with Yoga for a Cause, a community fundraiser to support the Fund for Carbon County here at the Community Foundation. Melissa Zegley of Zen with Zegley will lead a one-hour class appropriate for all levels of experience on Saturday, January...
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...
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...
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