Recent Updates & News
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...
New ‘Art on Center’ Fund at CCCF
A new charitable fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation will support Art on Center, an organization that provides a hub for arts appreciation and creativity through activities, education, studio space, and exhibitions with the overall goal to enhance, connect,...
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