From Scholarship Recipient to Business Founder! We are incredibly proud to share Tyler Bender’s inspiring journey. In 2023, the Elk County Community Foundation awarded Tyler the McGrady Family Scholarship for the Emergency Medicine Paramedic Program. Fast forward to today: Tyler took that opportunity and ran with it—literally! He is now the founder and driving force […]
Although Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Farrell grew up in many places throughout the United States, St. Marys, Pennsylvania, was the one place she always considered home. As a member of the Kosco family, Kathy treasured living close to her many relatives and enjoyed spending time with them, often sharing her love of baking with those around […]
The Elk County Community Foundation is pleased to share the continued impact of the James and Gloria Straub Pinecrest Manor Activities Fund, established in memory of James and Gloria Straub. The fund provides ongoing support to Penn-Highlands Pinecrest Manor’s Activities Department, helping deliver programs, experiences, and resources that promote residents’ happiness, engagement, and overall well-being […]
Women Who Care held its annual fall business meeting last evening at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall, bringing together more than 130 members to review and vote on local grant applications. The landmark event celebrated a massive milestone: $500,000 raised since the organization’s inception, with $50,000 awarded in grants this year alone to uplift the local […]
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) recently partnered with local industry experts to help area seniors and their families navigate the complexities of long-term planning. On October 5, ECCF representatives joined professionals from Gimbrone Insurance Services, Stifel, Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home, and Lynch-Green Funeral Home for a comprehensive “Planning Ahead” seminar. Hosted by Jennifer Bish at […]
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