Women Who Care announces Donor Advisor for a Day Membership Drive

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Women Who Care announces Donor Advisor for a Day Membership Drive

St. Marys, PA, Nov. 4, 2019: The Steering Committee of Women Who Care (WWC) invites area women to become a Donor Advisor for a Day! All women who renew their membership or become new members by December 27 will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to give their favorite 501c3 charity a special $500 award in the New Year. The Steering Committee has set aside $1,000 in granting money as an early-bird membership incentive to two members.

Women Who Care, a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, invites all area women to join their caring group of close to 250 area women. This women’s philanthropic organization continues to grow and make an impact throughout our communities. WWC brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic leadership and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Members are invited to participate in a spring social event and the annual meeting in the fall, where women gather, socialize, award grants, and make a difference in their communities.

It’s easy to become a member of Women Who Care. A yearly gift of $100 or more begins your annual membership. Donors may donate at that level, or opt to give at a higher level. Various levels of membership allow women to pool their funds to make impactful contributions to the community. Your membership entitles you to vote on the organizations and programs that will receive funding each year. The Annual Membership Year runs from October 1st to September 30th. Gifts can be made anytime within the Annual Giving Period from October 1st to June 1st. But remember, early-bird paid memberships come with the added incentive of being entered into the Donor Advisor for a Day drawing!

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of Women Who Care. Since 2009 a total of $222,700 has been invested back into our communities.  Our philanthropic organization continues to grow and make an impact throughout our communities. For more information, to renew your membership, or to become a member, contact the Elk County Community Foundation at 834-2125 or join online at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

PHOTO: Members of the Women Who Care Steering Committee announce their 2019 Donor for a Day Membership Drive. Front row: Kris Kronenwetter, Chairperson; Paula Fritz Eddy, Executive Director; Jane Bryndel. Back row: Pam Allegretto-Diiullo; Barb Duffy, Jen Dippold; June Sorg; Ann Bauer; Beth Constable; Linda Buchheit.

Women Who Care awards $35,000 in grants for community projects

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Women Who Care awards $35,000 in grants for community projects

St. Marys, PA, Oct. 28, 2019: Eleven non-profit organizations and schools in Elk County received a total of $35,000 in grant funding at the 2019 annual meeting of Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of Women Who Care. Since 2009, WWC has been empowering area non-profit organizations by funding worthy projects that benefit families in Elk County. A total of $222,700 has been invested back into our communities.

WWC celebrated its 10th anniversary with a dinner and annual meeting held at the Johnsonburg Firehall. Non-profit organizations that were chosen as final grant candidates provided a brief overview of their projects. Members voted on their favorite projects and awarded grants to eleven organizations.

Grants were awarded to the following: Boys & Girls Club, $5,000 for cooking club supplies and appliances; Catholic Charities, $3,000 for toddler program; WRC Ridgway Campus $2,687 for wellness program; Dickinson Center, Inc. $3,500 for Time for Me hygiene project; Elk Co. Humane Society $4,619 for computer/server upgrade; Johnsonburg School District $2,500 for walkie-talkie/safety system update; Johnsonburg Little League $5,000 for backstops & fencing; Ridgway Area HS Drama Boosters $2,750 for production support needs; St. Marys Area Middle School $4,000 for a Care Closet; St. Marys Public Library $1,255 for Next Chapter book club; Special Olympics of Elk & Cameron Counties, $689 for tent canopies and chairs.

Women Who Care brings women from diverse backgrounds together to combine their philanthropic leadership and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Close to 250 women make up the membership of Women Who Care. All area women are welcome and encouraged to join WWC. For more information about Women Who Care or the Elk County Community Foundation please contact the Foundation at 834-2125.

PHOTO: Grant checks totaling $35,000 were awarded to area non-profit organizations by Women Who Care.. Seated: Melissa Roell and Jenna Johnson, WRC Ridgway campus; Michelle Casey, St. Marys Public Library; Stephanie Hetrick, Dickinson Center; June Glass, Humane Society; Molly Wehler and Missy Cadori, St. Marys Area Middle School;  Tiffany Boschert, Catholic Charities.  Back Row: Women Who Care Steering Committee members: Paula Fritz Eddy, Kris Kronenwetter, Linda Buchheit, June Sorg, Pam Allegretto-Diiulio, Ann Bauer, Jane Bryndel.  Grant Recipients; Joe Jacob & Tracy Snyder, Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys; Beth Kronenwetter and Caroline Flacinski, Special Olympics. Missing from photo were Johnsonburg Little League, Johnsonburg School District, and Ridgway Area High School Drama Boosters.

Deadline approaching for multiple grant opportunities

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Nonprofits invited to apply for available grants

Deadline approaching for multiple grant opportunities

St. Marys, PA, Sept. 9, 2019: The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) announces they are now accepting grant applications for several funds held at the foundation. Applications are due in the near future.

The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund is accepting grant requests for the current grant cycle with an application deadline of September 20. Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund’s purpose is to provide financial support to those non-profit organizations whose application reflects a purpose or project that will benefit the residents of the Borough of Ridgway.

Two additional funds, the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund and the Elk County Development Fund will accept grant applications until October 15. These funds look to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. The Foundation encourages organizations that will serve a particular need of the community and will make a lasting impact on the overall community to apply. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to be self-sustaining.

ECCF welcomes all applications for funding as part of its mission to promote the betterment of the community and to enhance the quality of life for all residents. Grants are made to support programs serving all persons regardless of race, religion or creed and are made only to charitable organizations.

Organizations are invited to submit their application to the Foundation as soon as possible. More information and the application for each fund may be found on their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.  Applications are now fillable and should be completed electronically and emailed back to the Foundation at eccf@elkcountyfoundation.org. More detailed instructions for applying for a grant can be viewed on the website.

ECCF is a nonprofit organization that manages endowed funds established by donors to benefit area nonprofit organizations. Donor gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. For more information about grant requests or other opportunities at the Foundation please contact Paula Fritz Eddy at 814-834-2125.

PHOTO: Among the many community projects supported by the Elk County Community Foundation’s 2018 grant funding cycle was the purchase of flower basket brackets for the St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group. All non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants that will support projects that serve a specific need in our communities. Please be aware of application deadlines.

Women Who Care invites non-profits to apply for grants

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Nonprofits encouraged to apply for WWC grants

Does your 501 (c) 3 organization have a project in need of funding? Grant applications for Women Who Care (WWC) grants are now open for the granting year. WWC will award approximately $30,000 in grants at their annual meeting in October. The deadline for grant applications is August 15, 2019.

Women Who Care is a project of the Elk County Community Foundation. It is a women’s giving circle that is a pooled fund where the members decide what projects are important to them to enhance the needs of families in Elk County.

The grants will be awarded by a competitive grant-making process. For granting guidelines and an application please download the WWC Grant Application at www.elkcountyfoundation.org and follow the instructions to apply. Inquiries can be directed to Paula Fritz Eddy of the Elk County Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or by email at eccf@elkcountyfoundation.org.

Awards may be considered for new projects, or to enhance well-established programs. Awards may also be considered for start-up funds. Organizations may apply for funding annually but the same project will not be considered more than once, unless unusual circumstances exist. Requests must not duplicate the work of other local organizations, and must reflect sustainability and/or other ongoing support.

The Women Who Care membership consists of 230 women from Elk County who are committed to supporting projects that will benefit women and their families. Since its inception in 2009, WWC has granted $180,200 to provide assistance to important projects. All women are invited to join this philanthropic women’s giving circle.

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In 2018 WWC funded a $3,600 grant for the St. Marys Area Schools Food for Friends Program. This teacher-driven program offers backpacks filled with nutritious food to provide weekend and holiday break meals to elementary age children who may not otherwise have adequate meals on non-school days.

Michelle Campbell Scholarship Awarded

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Michelle A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship

The Michelle A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered by The Elk County Community Foundation, recently awarded $2000 to Emily Catalano. Emily was a 2017 graduate of Ridgway Area High School and is attending Edinboro University for a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Michelle Campbell, the number one student in her nursing class, was dedicated to helping others and learning to be the best nurse she could be. Pictured with Emily (sitting on the right), are Michelle’s sister, Candy Frey (Standing) and her mother, Joyce (sitting on the Left).  Michelle’s family established this scholarship in her memory.

The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to the Campbell family who have seen a need to support the youth of today. If you have questions about the Foundation or are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact us at 814-834-2125 or check out our website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.