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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...
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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...
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...