For the greater good of our region, for the next 100 years and beyond.
Today, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is proud to carry forward the legacy of so many who have helped us strengthen our local communities. As we celebrate our 100-year (+1) anniversary, we hope you’ll join us on our journey to continue to invest in our communities today, and well into the future.
Our Impact
$157,503,832
in charitable gifts for funds since 1920
$97,863,070
in grants from TFEC funds since 1920
1,000+
charitable funds established since 1920
We look back in order to look ahead.
How you can support your region in honor of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities’ Centennial (+1) Anniversary
There are many ways you can celebrate TFEC’s anniversary and give to your local community for the greater good. Whether you choose to give to the Fund for the Future, an area of interest fund, or a regional community fund, we make it easy to honor our past, create meaningful impact today, and pave the way for future generations.
1. The Fund for the Future
What our region needs most changes from year to year. Unrestricted funds provide the flexibility and opportunity to assure that grants will be available in perpetuity for the most current community needs. With TFEC’s knowledge of our region and guidance by our volunteer grant committees, your gift supports the most pressing needs within TFEC’s geographic footprint of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry counties and the Dillsburg area of Northern York county. Grants are awarded through competitive grantmaking annually to assure our community needs are being met today and into the future. The applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee and grants are awarded to help solve current community needs.
2. Regional Community Funds
If you live in the Dillsburg area, Dauphin County, Franklin County, Lebanon County, or Perry County or the Mechanicsburg area, you can make sure your gift stays within your local community. These grants support needs in the areas of: arts & culture, community development, education, health & human services, and more. The grant decisions are made by volunteer advisory committees within their communities. Grants are awarded through competitive grantmaking annually to assure our community needs are being met today and into the future. The applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee and grants are awarded to help solve current community needs.
3. Area of Interest Funds
From arts & culture to health & human services to early education and environmental stewardship, area of interest funds enable you to contribute to specific areas you are interested in. Grants are awarded through competitive grantmaking annually to assure our community needs are being met today and into the future. The applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee and grants are awarded to help solve current community needs.
Centennial (+1) Events
Networking & Immersive Experience
You are invited to celebrate the rich and beautiful Asian American stories through a photo telling experience. In sharing these stories, we hope to create visibility, empathy, connection, and community.
Since 2020, incidents of anti-Asian hate have increased by 339%. In response, members of HAAPI, a grassroots organization of Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islanders, found a way to use the power of visibility to combat hate and foster understanding.
Members collected stories and coupled them with portraits of the storytellers to capture the rich tapestry of the Harrisburg AAPI community. The resulting exhibition, Portraits of Identity: Harrisburg AAPI Narratives Through the Lens, uses storytelling and photography to explore the depth and breadth of AAPI stories and create an experience where they are seen, heard, and celebrated.
Refreshments will be provided. Please note this event is invite only.
You are invited to celebrate the rich and beautiful Asian American stories through a photo telling experience. In sharing these stories, we hope to create visibility, empathy, connection, and community. Since 2020, incidents of anti-Asian hate have increased by 339%. In response, members of HAAPI, a grassroots organization of Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islanders, found… Read More
TFEC Marketing & Communications Committee July Meeting
Join TFEC’s Marketing & Communications Committee for their bi-monthly meeting.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TFEC USES RINGCENTRAL FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
NO DOWNLOADS REQUIRED:
JOIN RINGCENTRAL MEETINGS FROM ANY BROWSER
(See below for additional browser information)
Join from top desktop browsers
All users and external guests can join RingCentral Video meetings from the most common desktop browsers for Mac and Windows devices.
This includes:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Also join from most default mobile browsers
RingCentral also provide options to join meetings from mobile browsers as well, without needing to install a mobile app.
Support browsers:
- Google Chrome (for Android devices)
- Safari (for iOS devices)
How do I join a RingCentral Video Meeting
- Click on the meeting link, whether sent to you directly or in your calendar invite.
- When prompted, click to join the meeting from the browser.
Registration email/URL: Please contact jgraybill@tfec.org for the meeting link.
Join TFEC’s Marketing & Communications Committee for their bi-monthly meeting. PLEASE NOTE THAT TFEC USES RINGCENTRAL FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS NO DOWNLOADS REQUIRED: JOIN RINGCENTRAL MEETINGS FROM ANY BROWSER (See below for additional browser information) Join from top desktop browsers All users and external guests can join RingCentral Video meetings from the most common desktop… Read More
TFEC Marketing & Communications Committee November Meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT TFEC USES RINGCENTRAL FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
NO DOWNLOADS REQUIRED:
JOIN RINGCENTRAL MEETINGS FROM ANY BROWSER
(See below for additional browser information)
Join from top desktop browsers
All users and external guests can join RingCentral Video meetings from the most common desktop browsers for Mac and Windows devices.
This includes:
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Also join from most default mobile browsers
RingCentral also provide options to join meetings from mobile browsers as well, without needing to install a mobile app.
Support browsers:
- Google Chrome (for Android devices)
- Safari (for iOS devices)
How do I join a RingCentral Video Meeting
- Click on the meeting link, whether sent to you directly or in your calendar invite.
- When prompted, click to join the meeting from the browser.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TFEC USES RINGCENTRAL FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS NO DOWNLOADS REQUIRED: JOIN RINGCENTRAL MEETINGS FROM ANY BROWSER (See below for additional browser information) Join from top desktop browsers All users and external guests can join RingCentral Video meetings from the most common desktop browsers for Mac and Windows devices. This includes: Google Chrome Microsoft… Read More
One Million Strong
Shaping the Future of Women & Girls
Empowering women drives transformative change in society. Nonprofits play a crucial role by offering essential services and advocating for social progress. Organizations focused on women and girls tackle unique challenges and create safe spaces. At TFEC, we partner with these nonprofits to build a brighter, equitable future for generations to come.
Reaching the $1 Million Endowment Goal
We have made remarkable progress toward our $1 million permanent endowment. With only $250,000 remaining, we stand on the brink of a monumental achievement: becoming One Million Strong. An endowed gift lasts forever, with investment returns inspiring change in our community for generations. Endowments empower donors and nonprofits to create a stable funding source and invest in a brighter future for women and girls. Together, we can achieve this dream and stand One Million Strong.
The enduring impact of an endowment is truly inspiring. By joining One Million Strong, your contribution–along with future investment returns–becomes a lasting source of support for local nonprofits. As a donor, you are creating real, long-term change that empowers women and girls in our community to reach their full potential. Your gift today helps us achieve the $1 million endowment milestone, ensuring that women and girls in Central PA have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. By reaching this goal, TFEC will be able to grant over $1.5 million to local nonprofits that support women and girls over the next 25 years. Your investment today ensures you remain part of a transformative legacy that grows stronger with each generation.
Join us at One Million Strong: Shaping the Future of Women & Girls. Your contribution provides a direct gift to the endowment as well as tickets to our 25th anniversary event.
Purchase tickets to join us for One Million Strong
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Signature
Shaping the Future of Women & Girls Empowering women drives transformative change in society. Nonprofits play a crucial role by offering essential services and advocating for social progress. Organizations focused on women and girls tackle unique challenges and create safe spaces. At TFEC, we partner with these nonprofits to build a brighter, equitable future for… Read More
Harrisburg Hoopla 2025
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. Each team will represent a local nonprofit organization of their choice and compete to donate a portion of the event’s proceeds to that nonprofit! A portion of the event’s proceeds will also benefit the Emerging Philanthropist Fund at TFEC.
Event Participant Registration – $45
Price increases to $55 on May 1, 2025.
Games will include: Megablox Team Puzzle, Tic Tac Toe Relay, Volleyball, Ski Board Team Race, Dizzy Bat Relay Race, Circle Dodgeball, Pickle, Cornhole
Schedule:
Registration Opens: 9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.
Games Begin: 10:30 a.m.
Estimated End of Games: 4:30 p.m.
Location:
City Island Skyline Sports Complex and Volleyball Courts
Join us for the Check Presentation at Ever Grain Brewing Company
June 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
4444 Carlisle Pike Suite C
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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. Each team will represent a local nonprofit organization of their choice and compete to… Read More
Celebrating Community Impact in Perry County
Join us as we celebrate the nonprofits serving the Perry County community. We will honor past and current grantees of the Perry County Community Foundation grant program. Hear about the important work our current grantees will accomplish in 2025.
We invite community members, nonprofits and everybody interested in seeing a bright future for Perry County to attend. Attendees will be provided a light buffet dinner catered by the Speckled Moose. Bring a check or cash to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize!
DATE & TIME:
May 21, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
River Run Farm, 1800 Lower Bailey Road, Newport, PA 17074
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Event Sponsor: River Run Farm
In-Kind Sponsor: Vault & Vine
Registration
Join us as we celebrate the nonprofits serving the Perry County community. We will honor past and current grantees of the Perry County Community Foundation grant program. Hear about the important work our current grantees will accomplish in 2025. We invite community members, nonprofits and everybody interested in seeing a bright future for Perry County… Read More
Community Wishlist Gallery
What is your wish for the community? What do you want to see for our future? Submit your wish for our community here. Or simply tag us on our Facebook (@TFECpa) or Instagram (@TFECpa) pages with your wish and #TFEC100Wishes or upload an image related to your wish and check back here to see wishes for our community. TFEC will compile wishes and strive to grant them.
Not on social? Email your wish or an image to rbuskey@tfec.org and we will post them.
Limited-edition TFEC Centennial notecards available now.
To celebrate our Centennial, local artist, Jonathan Frazier created these unique hand-drawn notecards celebrating notable locations in the counties we serve. Proceeds support the Fund for the Future.
