WOMEN WHO CARE GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

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Women Who Care Grant Applications are currently available with a deadline for submission by August 15th, 2013. The granting dollars available for this granting cycle will be $16,000. The organization has given $43,800 back to the community over the past three years to area agencies to enhance programs that provide valuable services to our local families. In 2013, Women Who Care will be reserving a portion of our grant dollars specifically for Arts and Recreation projects.

Pictured are children enjoying a new piece of equipment that was funded by WWC’s 2012 grants given to Johnsonburg Borough for its East End Playground. Other projects funded in 2012 were: Elk County Children and Youth Services provided children with a needs a bed and bed linens;

Guardian Angel Center piloted a disposable diaper program; and the Penn State Cooperative Extension office and the 4-H program instituted a Robotics Club in the community.

The purpose of the Women Who Care (WWC) organization is to strengthen the local communities by engaging and educating women in philanthropy and issues that are important to families. This year the Women Who Care has 135 members and is growing steady. WWC will distribute dollars to various local charitable organizations through a grant application process. Eligible awards will be limited to nonprofit organizations with current 501 (c) (3) status, schools or municipalities who serve the residents of Elk County. Requests must not duplicate the work of other local organizations, and must reflect sustainability and/or other ongoing support. Awards amounts will be given up to $6,000. Top grant applications will be presented to the full members at its annual meeting in the fall where the membership will vote on the projects.

Inquiries/questions and requests for applications can be directed to Paula Fritz Eddy of the Elk County Community Foundation at 814-834-2125 or by email at eccf@windstream.net or by visiting their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com . The Women Who Care organization was established as a project of the Elk County Community Foundation.

Pictured are children from King’s Daycare.

2013 Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Grant Presentation

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The Elk County Community Foundation’s

Presents Four Grants to local Organizations.

Recently, the Elk County Community Foundation Board of Directed approved grants to be distributed from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund. The Advisors for that Fund recommended four organizations to receive $22,170. These organizations are the Community Education Council, Elkland Search and Rescue, City of St. Marys Police Department, and the Elk County Catholic High School.

The Community Education Council received $4,500 for the installation of a new and expanded security system. The new system will provide more protection for all of the learners that attend classes at the CEC, as well as the employees and professors.

Elkland Search and Rescue received $12,970 for the use of building the new training facility. Once finished the training facility will be the only training building solely devoted to search and rescue in Pennsylvania. The courses and trainers will instruct the members in the latest techniques and technology.

The City of St. Marys Police Department received $3,200 to assist with their D.A.R.E. programs in the local schools. D.A.R.E. is a program that raises awareness of the effects of Drug and Alcohol usage to children in schools. This grant will allow the policemen more classroom time to teach.

The Elk County Catholic High School received $1,500 to fund the startup costs of the Future Business Leaders of America Program. The program teaches students how to become leaders, how business works, gaining software skills, and developing career awareness.

The Advisors of the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund goal is to continue to support the philanthropic causes that were important to both Harrison and Muriel. Ted Schneider, one of the Fund Advisory was on hand to present the checks to each organization’s representative. “Their interests varied included educating youth, literacy, care of the elderly, along with the true volunteer organizations doing work within the community” said Paula Fritz Eddy, Executive Director for the Foundation.

The Foundation accepts request for grants quarterly for this Fund. If anyone would like to get more information about receiving a grant or establishing a fund of their own, please contact Paula Fritz Eddy at 814-834-2125 or visit our website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

2013 Scholarships

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Scholarships Awarded

 

The Elk County Community Foundation awarded a total of 97 scholarships to local students this year totaling over $117,000 in scholarship funds. Graduating seniors from area high schools were the recipients. Sixteen scholarships went Elk County Catholic, thirty to St. Marys Area, fourteen to Johnsonburg Area, twenty-one to Ridgway Area, one to Cameron County Area High School, and five went to Kane Area High School. Another six scholarships were given to students at DuBois and Brockway Area High Schools. Finally, four additional scholarships were awarded to students who were already in attendance at a post-secondary institution.

 

The dollars given to these students will impact generations to come, as these young adults begin to shape our communities.  Donors who have established these scholarships are contributing to our future leaders.  The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to those who have seen the need and believe in the youth of today.   Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125.

 

Scholarships Awarded This Year

 

St. Marys Area High School

Nicholas Sinibaldi Memorial Music Scholarship

  • Brianna Pontzer

Mary Filano Memorial Scholarship

  • Lorie Baxter

Angie Bertolasio Memorial Scholarship

  • Samuel Atwell

Dean Schrecengost Memorial Scholarship

  • Marissa Smith

Lori De’Angelo Memorial Scholarship

  • Robert Rhoades

Helene Bowley Memorial Scholarship

  • Melissa Bauer
  • Taylor Bellina
  • Rachel Ehrensberger
  • Alicia Gerg
  • Alec Foster
  • Rachel Ginther
  • Mitchell Ovell
  • Matthew Quesenberry
  • Robert Rhoades
  • Amanda Simbeck

Howard M. Keebler Memorial Scholarship

  • Miranda Dent

Martha C. Selle Memorial Scholarship

  • Cheyanne Bailey

Pearl Llewellyn Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Miranda Dent

Straub Brewery, Inc. Scholarship

  • Samuel Atwell
  • Alex Schreiber

Christopher Forster Memorial Scholarship

  • Matthew Wickett

Bev Hogan Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Samantha Garner

Sara K. Folino Memorial Art Scholarship

  • Amber Gerarge

SGL Carbon USA LLC Scholarship

  • Robert Rhoades
  • Alex Schreiber

Taylor Schutz Lady Dutch Basketball Scholarship

  • Rebecca Krieg

Perry G. Klein Memorial Scholarship

  • Alex Schreiber

Elk County Farm Bureau Scholarship

  • Rachel Krieg

St. Marys Jaycees

  • Matthew Wickett

Golumbic Art Scholarship

  • Lorie Baxter

Elk County Catholic High School

Ridgway Rotary Club Scholarship

  • Kayla Weis

Dr. John E. Scholder Fine Arts Scholarship

  • Sophie Herzing

Dick Fava Memorial Scholarship

  • Kelsey Karpinski

Helene Bowley Memorial Scholarship

  • Morgan Onink
  • Laura Buchheit
  • Michelle Imbrogno
  • Cassandra Riddle

Johnsonburg Rotary Alva K. Gregory Memorial Scholarship

  • Taylor DaCanal

Howard M. Keebler Memorial Scholarship

  • Jessica Ginther

Straub Brewery, Inc. Scholarship

  • Kristy Hanes
  • Stephanie Zimmerman

SGL Carbon LLC Scholarship

  • Maura Keyes
  • Taylor DaCanal

St. Benedict Scholarship

  • Linnea Stager

Graf Tech USA LLC Scholarship

  • Scott Reichard

Christian Cordero Memorial Scholarship

  • Daniel Stauffer

Johnsonburg Area High School

Alva K. Gregory Memorial Scholarship

  • Josie DelRio

Caribardi Family Scholarship

  • Samantha Bevacqua

Helene Bowley Memorial Scholarship

  • Emilee DeMay
  • Lisa Feronti
  • Quinn Luhr
  • Emily Michael
  • Josie DelRio

 

Johnsonburg Alumni and Friends Scholarship

  • Rhianon Fowler
  • Caleb Hefright
  • Lisa Feronti

Perry G. Klein Memorial Scholarship

  • Dylan Dilulio

Dr. Sandra Calkins Kowalski Nursing Scholarship

  • Brittany Watts

Johnsonburg American Legion Scholarship

  • Rhianon Fowler

Thomas Detwiler Scholarship

  • David Redmond

Ridgway Area High School

Hasselman/Hopton Memorial Scholarship

  • Logan Feronti

Helene Bowley Memorial Scholarship

  • Madison Yankovich
  • Christine Schauer
  • Katie Okneski
  • Logan Feronti
  • Robert Byrd
  • Emily Larnder
  • Ellie Woodford
  • Luke Bobby
  • Emily Pierce

Jacqueline M. Renaud National Honor Society Memorial Scholarship

  • Joseph Jacques

Frank Clark Memorial Scholarship

  • Anthony Leithner

Judge Vernon “Buddy” Roof Scholarship

  • Joseph Jacques

Herbert B. Lenze Boys Basketball Scholarship

  • Joseph Jacques

Herbert B. Lenze Marching Band Scholarship

  • Marianne Aboussov

Josh Launer Memorial Scholarship

  • Tracey Ecklund

Grandinetti Educational Scholarship

  • Daniel Connelly

Jones Family Scholarship

  • Shawn Colson
  • Morgan Eckenroth

RAHS Alumni Scholarship

  • Abigail Lampman

Ridgway Elker Pride and Spirit Scholarship

  • Alex Parson

Kane Area High School

Sashy and Gladys Kane Perpetual Scholarship

  • Jordan Huntzinger

Jeff and Shelli Johnson Memorial Scholarship

  • Jeannine Smith

Diana J. Hulings Memorial Scholarship

  • Kyla Hoag

Donna M. Hulings Memorial Scholarship

  • Nichole Sluga

Gary Meckley Scholarship

  • Dawn Saquin

DuBois Area High School

Robert P. Martini Memorial Scholarship

  • Rachel Smith
  • Samantha Kirk
  • David Stormer

Ruth E. Reed Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Kaitlin Rucinski

Brockway Area High School

Robert P. Martini Memorial Scholarship

  • Kent Sabatose
  • Zachary Puhala

 

Cameron County Area High School

 

Gloria V. Anderson Scholarship

  • Katrina Neyman

Post Graduation Scholarships

Joseph A. Williams Memorial Medical Scholarship

  • Eric Mastrogincomo
  • David Rupprecht

Michele A. Campbell Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Leah Tamburlin

Greiner/Roof Memorial Law Scholarship

  • Amy Hoh

2013 Grant Applications are now available.

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Application for Elk County Community Foundation

The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of North Central Pennsylvania, announces their annual granting cycle applications are now available to area nonprofit organizations. The ECCF welcomes applications for funding as part of its mission to promote the betterment of Elk County and to enhance the quality of the life for all residents. Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2013 and are available by calling the ECCF’s office at 834-2125 or via their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

Funds will be award for such community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community well-being of Elk County. Distribution from the grants can be used to meet special project or program needs of organizations serving the people ofElkCounty. 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. The Foundation seeks to fund projects or activities that will serve the needs of many in the community rather than the needs of a few individuals. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to be sustained themselves. In addition, grants are made to support programs serving all persons regardless of race, religion or creed and are made only to tax-exempt, charitable organizations.

Organizations that feel they meet the above criteria of the economic and community development are invited to submit their application to the foundation. Grants will be reviewed and approved by the end of August. The funds come from the Foundation’s endowed Community Economic and Development fund and the Fund of the Future general endowment. The form now must be completed electronically and returned via email.

In 2012, over $32,300 was awarded to several organizations which include:

The St. Marys Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for their Revolving Loan Program

Community, Nurses Inc.

Mt. Zion Historical Society

Johnsonburg Borough

ECCHS Band Boosters

St. Leo School

County of Elk Recycling Office

Ridgway Township

St. Marys Heritage Preservation Group (Picture attached of the newly completed Downtown Beautification Project including Hanging Flower Baskets that were first seen complete at the Memorial Day Celebrations)

The Foundation also administers a number of other funds that grant throughout the year. Check out the other Grant application on their website at www.elkcountyfoundation.com. ECCF is a non-profit organization that manages endowed funds established by donors for area non-profit organizations. Donor gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Taylor Schutz Memorial Scholarship

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The Taylor Schutz Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Elk County Community Foundation, is one of the newest scholarships available to a SMAHS graduating Lady Dutch Basketball player. Rebecca Krieg was awarded the first Taylor Schutz Memorial Scholarship with the amount of $250.00. Rebecca, daughter of Dan and Cheryl Krieg, will attend Temple University to study pre-law in the fall.

Taylor Schutz was an all-around athlete, and true to each sport she played. Two sports that Taylor was most devoted to were volleyball and basketball. She was a “stand out” in these sports not just because of her ability, but due to her humble personality and positive attitude. Taylor had a sincere love of the game, and it meant more to her to be a part of a team than to receive any type of individual recognition. She modeled sportsmanship and fair play in competition. Taylor inspired those who were fortunate enough to know her either on or off the court. Taylor’s young life was cut short last summer due to a tragic accident.

“This scholarship was created by the Lady Dutch Basketball Boosters in honor of Taylor Schutz because of her impact to the basketball program,” said Arlene Anderson, president of the Lady Dutch Basketball Boosters. Earlier this spring they held a Donkey basketball tournament to initially fund the scholarship. Their goal is to continue to grow the fund to make this and ongoing perpetual scholarship that will recognize a Lady Dutch Basketball player and honor Taylor. Individuals can contribute to the fund through the Elk County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 934, Saint Marys, PA 15857 or visit www.elkcountyfoundation.com.

The Elk County Community Foundation currently administers 55 scholarship funds and 40 agency and donor advised funds. If you are interested in establishing a fund please contact the Elk County Community Foundation at 814-834-2125.

Pictured in the center is Rebecca Krieg with Taylors Family.

Right to left

Jessica Schutz, Rebecca Krieg and Bob Schutz in front Ashlynn Schutz