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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...
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CCCF Announces Grants to Support Early Childhood Education
The Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce grants totaling more than $4,000 to nine area educators and organizations through the Penny Allison Early Childhood Fund. Â Educators from all five school districts in Carbon County will receive grants...
Foundation Announces New President
After a search that lasted more than three months, Carbon County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Sharon Alexander, CFRE will be taking over as foundation president/CEO this month. Ms. Alexander has worked in nonprofit development for more than a decade,...
COVID-19 Response Fund Launched
COVID-19 Response Fund Launched Carbon County Community Foundation (CCCF) has joined forces with area funders to create the Greater Lehigh Valley COVID-19 Community Response Fund which aims to strengthen safety-net services for community members who are...
Five Tips for Planned Giving
A message from Attorney R. Nicholas Nanovic, Partner at Gross McGinley, LLP: Five Tips for Establishing a Charitable Gift in your Estate Plan  Are you considering leaving money to a charity in your Will or Trust? If so, consider the following tips, and discuss with...
Carbon Foundation Stands with Local Residents on FE Walter Concerns
For those watching and wondering about the possible threat posed by NYC and the re-evaluation of the Francis Walter Dam flow management plan… Opinion by Amber Breiner, President of Carbon County Community Foundation [1/10/20] The Mountain Laurel Resort was PACKED last...
Foundation Announces Leadership Transition and Job Opportunity
A message from CCCF President Amber Breiner: With the goal of spending more time with my family and our photography and winery businesses, I have announced my intention to resign as President of the foundation in the spring of 2020. It has been my honor and privilege...
Impact Story: CCTI is Breaking Down Barriers at Nontraditional Summer Camp
Carbon County Community Foundation (CCCF) has partnered with Carbon Career and Technical Institute (CCTI) to seek EITC funding to launch the Nontraditional Summer Camp as a regular annual opportunity to encourage students in grades 5 - 8 to explore and...
Community Foundation Seeks New Founders and Awards Grants to Sixteen Organizations
caption: Photo of the 2019 grant recipients with CCCF board chair Tina Dowd and executive director Amber Breiner. Scroll on for a full list of recipients and gallery of photos from the event. The Carbon County Community Foundation continues to gain...
Apply to EITC on July 1
Businesses Can Partner with the Community Foundation to Put Tax Dollars to Work Locally  EITC has been described as a deal that seems almost too good to be true. There may be a chance for new applicants to get in the program this year, but you must apply...
Arts Fund Gets New Logo
The Carbon County Creative Arts Fund now has its own logo! We recently hosted a design contest with the Graphic Design department at the Carbon County Technical Institute (CCTI) and found our winner! Students drew inspiration from all aspects of the arts, as well as...
Lehigh River Watershed Fund Launched
The Lehigh River Watershed Fund was established to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations, charitable programs and projects, with priorities that include education, promoting outdoor recreation, and protecting and preserving our precious natural...
Impact Story: Health & Wellness
CCCF Community Impact Story: Dental Van In 2017, Blue Mountain Health System (now part of St. Luke’s) was awarded $1,000 toward their "Healthy Smiles Happy Kids" Dental Van. The dental van was a project that grew out of the Carbon County Partners for...