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Agency for Community EmPOWERment & Scranton Area Community Foundation Introduce the New Rise & Ride Program
The Agency for Community EmPOWERment (ACE), along with the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SAF) are launching a new pilot program that removes the transportation barriers that significantly limit the quality of life for many individuals

Now Accepting Applications for the 2022 Robert H. Spitz Foundation Grant Cycle
Robert H. Spitz Foundation Announces Its 2022 Grant Cycle The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, administered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, is excited to announce its 2022 grant cycle. Beginning on March 2nd, 2022, local

Join Us for a NEPA Gives Training Session: Utilizing Offline Donations to Maximize Giving for Every Donor
Join us on Monday, March 7, 2022 for an information webinar explaining how registered organizations can utilize the offline donation tool on GiveGab as an additional avenue of donations during NEPA Gives 2022. With offline donation tools, potential

Congratulations to Pro Golfer and Philanthropist Brandon Matthews Korn Ferry Tour Victory!
On Sunday, February 13th, Pittston Area native and professional golfer Brandon Matthews won the Astara Golf Tournament in Bogota, Columbia. The victory marked Brandon’s first as part of the Korn Ferry Tour. Brandom Matthews Image Credit:

Letters of Intent (LOIs) for our first cycle of Community Needs Grant are due March 1, 2022
Community Needs Grants (up to $25,000) are made to support programmatic needs due to challenging circumstances such as those programs which are struggling to receive funding, expanding due to a growing need in the community, and/or facing higher costs