Kayak for Kids successful fundraiser for Smile for Tyler Fund

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Lisa Mancuso, on right, mother of Tyler Mancuso, presented a check for $8,000 to Dani Schneider of St. Marys Parks and Recreation for park equipment from the Smile for Tyler Fund.

Kayak for Kids successful fundraiser for Smile for Tyler Fund

The Smile for Tyler Fund, a donor advised fund held at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), sponsored its 2nd annual Kayak for Kids event on Sunday June 11. Kayak for Kids is one of the fundraisers that supports the Smile for Tyler Fund. The combined 2021 and 2022 kayak fundraisers have awarded a total of $8,000 to the City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation from the Smile for Tyler Fund.

The Smile for Tyler fund was established at ECCF following Tyler Mancuso’s sudden passing at the age of 25 in 2020. Tyler loved to make people smile. Tyler’s family decided to try and make as many people smile as possible by doing something good for the community in his memory. To date, they have donated to the city to purchase the TruNarc device, raised money to purchase new equipment for Memorial Park, did a Smile for the Holidays, and donated gifts to the local hospitals for pediatric patients.

The Elk County Community Foundation provides the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes, while improving the quality of life in our communities. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation.

Local students receive Straub Brewery Scholarships

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The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) recently visited the Straub Brewery Visitor Center to recognize the 2022 scholarship winners from the Straub Brewery Scholarship Fund, held at the Foundation. Straub Brewery has supported local students with this scholarship for seventeen years. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

The Straub crew gathered along with the scholarship recipients for a congratulatory photo. Bill Brock, Straub Brewery President & CEO, in center of photo, congratulated scholarship winners, Jacquelyn Schatz from ECCHS, on his left, and Davan Lion from SMAHS, on his right, on their outstanding accomplishments. Jacquelyn will attend Slippery Rock University for Early Childhood and Special Education. Davan will attend Clarion University for Psychology and Nutrition. Missing from the photo were Holly Anthony from SMAHS, and Alexander Miller from ECCHS. Each were awarded $1,000.

This year over $277,239 will be distributed to deserving students, thanks to the all the donors who have established scholarships funds at ECCF. The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to Straub Brewery for contributing to the future of our community through their educational support. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or find more information on their website, www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

Multiple grant opportunities now available at Community Foundation

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The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) invites eligible organizations to apply for grants that are now available through the current granting cycle. Grant applications are open for the Elk County Commissioners/ECCF Partnership grants with a deadline of July 1, and the Elk County Development Fund and Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund with a deadline of July 15.

The Elk County Commissioners, in partnership with ECCF, will be awarding $100,000 in grants through Elk County’s portion of the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. County-wide 501 (c) 3 non-profit organizations are invited to apply for this second round of grants with a deadline of July 1 for applications. Applications can be found on the Community Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

In addition, thousands of dollars in grants are currently available to 501c3 organizations, municipalities, and faith-based organizations through the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund and the Elk County Development Fund. Applications will be accepted through July 15for each of these funds. More information on the funds, instructions on how to apply, and grant applications can be found on the Elk County Community Foundation website.

The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund is an open grant that supports worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our local area.

The Elk County Development Fund supports community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to sustain themselves.

If you have questions about the application process, whether or not your organization qualifies, or would like to speak to someone about your project, please call the Foundation office at 814-834-2125.

The Elk County Community Foundation provides the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes, while improving the quality of life in our communities. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation.

Martini scholarship awarded to DuBois/Brockway students

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The Robert P. Martini Scholarship, held at the Elk County Community Foundation, was recently awarded to five local students. This scholarship, established in Robert’s memory, is given to graduating seniors in both Brockway where he worked, and DuBois where he lived. Congratulations to this year’s five scholarship recipients who each received a $1,475 scholarship.

Selena Buttery & Bailey Allison from Brockway High School

The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation. The Community Foundation provides the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes. Funds established by charitable donors support our communities through the awarding of grants and scholarships. For more information, please contact the Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

Stefanie Hoyt, Creighton Husted, and Madison Brantley from DuBois Area High School

SGL Carbon, LLC supports local students with scholarships

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St. Marys: The Elk County Community Foundation recently announced scholarship winners from the SGL Carbon, LLC Scholarship Fund. The SGL Management Team met with students who were selected to be awarded a $500 scholarship each. The awards were given to Luke Jansen and Thomas Slay, graduates of ECCHS who are both attending Penn State. The SMAHS scholarship recipients are Andrew Gerber, attending PSU DuBois, and Collin Kline, attending Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Pictured standing from left to right are: Tom Detsch, Site Manager of SGL, Luke Jansen, Andrew Gerber, Collin Kline and Lacy Nicklas, SGL Human Resources Manager. Missing from the photo was Thomas Slay.

SGL Group – The Carbon Company – is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of carbon-based products. SGL has supported local students with this scholarship for seven years. The scholarship is administered by the Elk County Community Foundation which distributed over $277,239 in scholarship funding in 2022. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to SGL who has seen a need and believes in the youth of today. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or get more information on the scholarship section on our website.