Perry County

Nonprofit leaders and stakeholders serving Perry County are invited to attend a special listening session hosted by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), Partnership for Better Health and United Way of the Capital Region. This collaborative event will take place on Thursday, April 3, from 1:30–3:00 p.m. at the Penn State Extension office at 8 South Carlisle Street in New Bloomfield.

Compete for a Cause

HARRISBURG HOOPLA Saturday, June 7, 2025 City Island

The Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP) will be hosting the 7th Annual Harrisburg Hoopla on Saturday, June 7, 2025. It will be a full-day event consisting of teams competing in various events such as physical games (individual and teams) and puzzle-type games.

Fulfilling Clients’ Charitable Wishes

Fulfilling clients’ charitable wishes

As the transfer of wealth gains momentum, advisors have a major opportunity to position themselves as trusted experts who can help clients not only structure efficient lifetime and estate gifts to heirs but also help ensure that clients’ charitable wishes are achieved.

Current Grant Opportunities

Grant Cycle II Opens on Feb 1 and Closes on May 1, 2025.
TFEC offers a range of competitive grant opportunities to meet area needs. Our opportunities are available annually through three grant cycles, with deadlines of February 1, May 1 and September 1. We invite you to explore the grant opportunities, project dates and deadlines.

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Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund

"TFEC is family to us. It means a lot to have the fund at a place where people cared about Zachary when he was alive, and care about this memorial fund that we’ve established in his honor."

Pillars with Purpose

"TFEC has a can-do attitude. They're invested not just in getting the job done, but also emotionally invested—which makes for a great partner."

Owen's Fund

"I think it's really important that we have a structure and an entity like TFEC to help the community thrive."