News from the Community Foundation
First Responders Fund Awards $60K in Kidder Twp
Pictured L-R: Maureen Minnick, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company; Brianna Marchese, Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company; Kerril Lanum, Lake Harmony Rescue Squad; Chief Ralph Lennon, Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company; and Chief Matt Kuzma, Kidder Township Police...
Community Foundation President Recognized by CCEDC
We’re pleased to share that our President, Sharon Alexander, was honored with the Young Professional of the Year Award by the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corporation at their Midnight in the Garden Awards Gala on Friday, November 14th. This award...
‘Feeding Our Neighbors Fund’ Awards Grants to Carbon County Food Pantries
With delays in SNAP benefits caused by the federal government shutdown and the ongoing lack of a Pennsylvania state budget, local food pantries are feeling the strain. Several Carbon County pantries have reported increased numbers at their food distributions —...
New! Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Charitable Fund
We're thrilled to welcome our newest donor-advised fund, the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Charitable Fund! Established by club members, the fund will help the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club to extend its long-standing commitment to conservation, sportsmanship, and...
Five Reasons to Contact Us Before Year-End
In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable team at the community foundation–perhaps even more than you have in the past. If you’ve already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at the...
20/20 Circle Members Award Grants
On Wednesday, October 15th, members of the 20/20 Circle gathered at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton to select a local nonprofit to receive this year's grant from the 20/20 Fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation. Following presentations from three area...
Congratulations, Abbie Guardiani!
The Carbon County Community Foundation is proud to announce that Avril “Abbie” Guardiani has been named the second annual recipient of the Elissa M. Garofalo Community Impact Award. The award will be presented at the Foundation’s upcoming 20/20 Circle Annual Meeting...
Christman Team Cares Fund Presents Grants, Student Award
At its annual Summer Splash Customer Appreciation Party, the Jim Christman Team – Keller Williams Real Estate presented grants to three local nonprofit organizations and a student award to a Palmerton area recent graduate. The funding was made possible through the...
20/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner (2025)
Register Now for the Carbon County Community Foundation's 20/20 Circle Annual Meeting & Grants Dinner!Join us for dinner on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 PM at Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton 20/20 Circle members and guests will hear from three area nonprofit...
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