Mary Ann Wilhelm awards WWC Donor-for-a-Day grant to Christian Food Bank

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PHOTO: Women Who Care member, Mary Ann Wilhelm, center, awards her Donor-for-a-Day check for $250 to volunteers from the Christian Food Bank in St. Marys.

Wilhelm, WWC Donor-for-a-Day Winner, Awards Grant to Christian Food Bank

Members of Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, have the opportunity to qualify each year for the chance to award a special Donor-for-a-Day grant to a nonprofit organization of their choice. Four lucky members were able to award $250 to a favorite organization during this year’s WWC holiday membership drive.

Mary Ann Wilhelm awarded $250 to the Christian Food Bank in St. Marys; Connie Amendola presented her grant to Bowls of Love at St. Marys Methodist Church; Ann Bauer awarded her grant to the Boys & Girls Club; and Molly Gnan awarded a grant to CAPSEA. In total, Women Who Care has given $440,778 to area non-profits since 2010.

Women Who Care brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic donations and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Approximately 280 women make up the membership of Women Who Care.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by working with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

Amendola awards WWC Donor-for-a-Day grant to Bowls of Love

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PHOTO: Women Who Care member, Connie Amendola, center, presented her award for $250 to Linda Johnson and Faye Whitmere from Bowls of Love at St. Marys Methodist Church.

Amendola, WWC Donor-for-a-Day Winner, Awards Grant to Bowls of Love

Members of Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, have the opportunity to qualify each year for the chance to award a special Donor-for-a-Day grant to a nonprofit organization of their choice. Four lucky members were able to award $250 to a favorite organization during this year’s WWC holiday membership drive.

Connie Amendola presented her grant to Bowls of Love at St. Marys Methodist Church; Ann Bauer awarded her grant to the Boys & Girls Club; Molly Gnan awarded a grant to CAPSEA; and Mary Ann Wilhelm awarded $250 to the Christian Food Bank in St. Marys. In total, Women Who Care has given $440,778 to area non-profits since 2010.

Women Who Care brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic donations and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Approximately 280 women make up the membership of Women Who Care.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by working with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

WWC Donor-for-a-Day winners award grants to local organizations

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PHOTO: Women Who Care member Ann Bauer presented Joe Jacob, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys, with a grant check for $250. Also in photo: kneeling, Emma Sorg, After-school & summer program staff and PSU Dubois student; Sam Nortum, SMAMS  after-school student staff; Allison Mertz and Mia Piccirillo, SMAHS after-school student program leaders. Standing: Joey Lease, SMAHS student leader; Joe Jacob and Ann Bauer; Emily Crowe, Assistant Director.

WWC Donor-for-a-Day Winners Award Grants to Local Organizations

Members of Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, have the opportunity to qualify each year for the chance to award a special Donor-for-a-Day grant to a nonprofit organization of their choice. Four lucky members were able to award $250 to a favorite organization during this year’s WWC holiday membership drive.

Ann Bauer awarded her grant to the Boys & Girls Club; Connie Amendola presented her grant to Bowls of Love at St. Marys Methodist Church; Molly Gnan awarded a grant to CAPSEA; and Mary Ann Wilhelm awarded $250 to the Christian Food Bank in St. Marys. In total, Women Who Care has given $440,778 to area non-profits since 2010.

Women Who Care brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic donations and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Approximately 280 women make up the membership of Women Who Care.

The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by working with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals. For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

Apply now for Community Foundation scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners

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Applications open from January 15 to March 7

Apply now for Community Foundation scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners

Applications for scholarships through both the Elk County and McKean County Community Foundations are now open for high school seniors as well as for non-traditional adult learners with a submission deadline of March 7, 2025. Through the 190 scholarship funds held at the two Community Foundations, almost 300 scholarships are awarded each year to students of all ages who are furthering their education.

In addition to the numerous scholarships offered to high school seniors, adult learners have a variety of scholarship opportunities available to them. There are 28 scholarship funds in Elk County and 17 scholarship funds in McKean County earmarked for college students, graduate level and non-traditional students. These adult learners may be pursuing general 2–4-year degrees, trade or vocational degrees or certificates, environmental studies, EMT or paramedic training, criminal justice, nursing, forestry and agriculture, military service, and more. Students are urged to log on to the foundation websites to explore the options available to them.

All scholarships applications are completed online. To apply, go to the website for your area at www.elk countyfoundation.org or www.mckeancountyfoundation.org. Click on the Scholarships tab, then Information for Students, to explore the scholarships available for your specific school or category. When you “Click Here to Apply” you will be led to a website to fill out your information, after which the site will inform you of every scholarship for which you are eligible. The scholarships opened on January 15th and will close on March 7. For more questions on the application process contact theCommunity Foundation at 1-844-238-2289.

The Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation are non-profit organizations that are affiliates of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies.

Deadline is January 15 for Elk County Community Foundation Grants

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Grant applications due January 15

The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through January 15 for the first granting cycle of 2025. Grants are awarded through an open, competitive grant process open to any 501c3 organization, school, municipality, or organized religion that benefits the residents of Elk County.

Organizations may submit applications for grant funding from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund or the Elk County Development Fund. Each of these funds welcome applications that directly benefit the residents of Elk County.

The Elk County Society for Special Services Fund is also accepting grant applications from any nonprofit agency that provides services for Pre-K education for Elk County residents.

For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Open Grants section on the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Please call our office at 814-834-2125 with any questions.

ECCF, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.