At the Scranton Area Community Foundation our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people in Northeastern Pennsylvania through the development of organized philanthropy. Over the years, millions of dollars in grants have been made to assist the educational, human service, environmental, civic, and arts & cultural organizations in our area. As the Foundation’s endowment continues to grow, so does the impact to our community’s most immediate needs!
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The Scranton Area Community Foundation proudly leads various initiatives including Women in Philanthropy, the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, NEPA Moves, and the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative.
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Laura Ducceschi receives ATHENA Leadership Award on International Women’s Day Scranton Area Community Foundation’s President and CEO, Laura Ducceschi, was presented with the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award during the International Women’s Day Luncheon on Wednesday, March 8, at Marywood University hosted by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. The ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored locally […]
March 14, 2023
Local Organization Reaccredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards Scranton, PA—The Scranton Area Community Foundation recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, […]
March 14, 2023
Save the Date for Women in Philanthropy’s Spring Quarterly Meeting! Women in Philanthropy’s Spring Quarterly Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Century Club in Scranton. More information will be announced soon. Johnson College hosted STEM event, made possible through Women in Philanthropy! […]
March 14, 2023
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