News & Events

Celebrating 70 Years of Impact!

The Scranton Area Community Foundation today announces the launch of its 70th Anniversary Campaign, commemorating seven decades of dedicated service and impactful philanthropy in Northeastern Pennsylvania.   As we celebrate our milestone year, we are

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NOW HIRING: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is now hiring a Communications Manager to join its dedicated team. This full-time position is responsible for managing the Foundation’s communication and media strategy, including social media and other online

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Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates 2024 James F. Swift Scholarship Recipients

Scranton Area Community Foundation Celebrates 2024 James F. Swift Scholarship Recipients PHOTO: JAMES F. SWIFT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS1st row (left to right): Barbara O’Hara, Scranton Area Community Foundation Board Governor; Allyson Stafursky;

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Register Now: Your Smartphone is the Best Marketing Tool

The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence invites you to attend:Your Smartphone is the Best Marketing ToolMonday, July 8, 20249:00 - 11:00 AMat Urban Co-Works116 N Washington Ave, 3rd Floor, ScrantonCost: $15Presented by: Posture

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Fund News || June 2024

Fund News || June 2024Periodically, we like to share news and updates about the Funds that we manage.We're proud to work with these charitable funds that are making a difference in our community.To learn more about all of our Funds in greater detail,

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SAF Funds Announce 2024 Grant Cycles Starting July 1st!

SAF Funds Announce 2024 Grant Cycles Starting July 1st!The following funds at the Scranton Area Community Foundation will hold their 2024 grant cycles from July 1, 2024 to August 12, 2024. All applications must be submitted through the

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Know a Dynamic Woman Committed to the Community?

Know a dynamic woman committed to the community? Nominate her for the 2024 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award or Roseann Smith Alperin Award! The Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award and the Roseann Smith Alperin Award are two separate awards that are

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NEPA Moves Full Collaborative Meeting

NEPA Moves, an initiative by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, will hold a collaborative meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024. The meeting aims to address transportation barriers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Key details: Date and Time: Monday,

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5th Annual NEPA Gives Raises Over $1.2 Million in 24 Hours!

NEPA Gives Raises Over $1.23 Million 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

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Register for Monday’s Center Training: “What’s Governance Got to Do With it?”

The Center for Community Leadership & Nonprofit Excellence invites you to attend:“What’s Governance Got to Do With It?”The Critical Separation of Governance and ManagementMonday, June 24, 20245:30 - 7:30 PMat Urban Co-Works116 N Washington Ave,

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