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Fund News | October 2026

10.28.26

Each month, we’re proud to share Fund News—highlights from the charitable funds established by generous donors at the Scranton Area Community Foundation. These funds support nonprofits, scholarships, and community initiatives across Northeastern

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Applications Open November 2 for the 2027 Wilderness Fund Scholarship

10.28.26

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for students from 9th to 11th grade to participate in an Outward Bound Expedition through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Wilderness Fund Scholarship. This transformative experience offers

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You’re Invited: 2026 WIP Annual Celebration 🌟

10.09.26

Join us for an inspiring evening as we reflect on the collective power of Women in Philanthropy. Together, we’ll celebrate the remarkable progress made to uplift women, girls, and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania—and look ahead to the

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Scranton Area Community Foundation Expands Community Grantmaking Through More Than $1.7 Million Investment

09.29.26

Board authorizes more than four times the spending of a typical year through the Foundation’s Community Support Initiative The Scranton Area Community Foundation has announced a record year of community grantmaking, with $1,739,512 approved through

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What Transportation Makes Possible

09.28.26

Week Without Driving PA begins October 1. We invite you to listen, learn, and experience transportation in our community from a different perspective. Some community conversations deserve to continue long after the meeting ends.From October 1–8,

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