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.
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As we celebrate our milestone year, we are asking for your support of our 70th Anniversary Campaign.
You can be part of our transformative journey to raise crucial funds for our continued charitable endeavors.
Since its founding in 1954, the Scranton Area Community Foundation has experienced tremendous growth, but one thing remains constant: our success is fueled by the generous support of donors like you! Your trust and generosity have enabled the Foundation to grow a permanent endowment to support the many critical needs of our community and seek solutions to improve the region and change lives.
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Learn more about the Foundation’s history and transformative journey at 70.safdn.org.
A New Home at the Century Club
To coincide with our anniversary year and continue improving on our critical work, we are happy to announce that the Scranton Area Community Foundation is establishing a permanent home in Lackawanna County. The Foundation was recently gifted the building that houses the Century Club of Scranton on Jefferson Avenue, directly across the street from our current rented office location in Scranton. This generous gift will allow the Scranton Area Community Foundation to have a permanent home in Lackawanna County later this year and better serve our community through various on-site services for nonprofits and the ability to convene the community to work on important solutions.
Our new home at the historic Century Club of Scranton building will allow us to create a space that enhances learning, creativity, and collaboration, significantly increasing our ability to serve nonprofit organizations and the larger community. This space will enable us to provide small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations with capacity-building resources and technical assistance.
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We will spend the next few months renovating, improving, and preserving the historic building. We request your support as we prepare to move into our new home. Every contribution matters, and 100% of your donation stays local, supporting the needs of our renovations and our region’s greatest needs.
Please consider joining our 70th Aniversary Campaign to help us reach our goal.
“Supporting our anniversary campaign will help us to uplift the communities we serve in Northeastern Pennsylvania and enable us to enact meaningful change across our region,” stated Laura Ducceschi, Scranton Area Community Foundation President and CEO.
“Reaching this 70th-anniversary milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of our donors, our nonprofit partners’ dedication, and our community’s resilience,” said Ducceschi. “As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we remain even more committed to driving positive change and creating a vibrant, inclusive community for all across Northeastern Pennsylvania,” she added. “And we do this all through the support of our generous community.”
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Laura Ducceschi,
MA, MBA, CAP®, CFRE
Scranton Area Community Foundation President and CEO
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Ellen Burkey, MBA
Scranton Area Community Foundation Board Chair
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Dr. Joseph (Jay) Bannon, MD
Scranton Area Community Foundation Board Governor and Development Committee Chair
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The Scranton Area Community Foundation invites you to participate in the celebration and the 70th Anniversary Campaign activities. Visit safdn.org for more information about upcoming events, grant opportunities, and how to get involved. Look for more information to follow soon.
Naming opportunities and special recognition opportunities exist.
Multi-year pledges can also be accepted and are appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support!