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
Join us at One Million Strong: Shaping the Future of Women & Girls as we reflect on 25 years of making a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community. Don’t miss this inspiring chance to look at how far we’ve come and dream for the future.
You have two options for helping us achieve our goal of raising $250,000 for the Fund for Women and Girls Endowment and celebrating our 25th anniversary.
Purchase tickets to join us for One Million Strong
Seating Information: Ticket Attendees of each level are guaranteed to be seated together.
A gift to the One Million Strong campaign that directly supports the FWG Endowment Fund
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Showcase
Signature
Shaping the Future of Women & Girls Join us at One Million Strong: Shaping the Future of Women & Girls as we reflect on 25 years of making a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community. Don’t miss this inspiring chance to look at how far we’ve come and dream 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
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
Perry County Listening Session
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), Partnership for Better Health and United Way of Capital Region are excited to invite local nonprofit leaders to a special event to strengthen our community connections.
Listening Session for Perry County Nonprofits
Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Location: Penn State Extension of Perry County, 8 South Carlisle Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068
This listening and learning session will immediately follow the monthly Perry County Services Partnership meeting, offering you a convenient way to attend both events.
Our goal is to better understand the needs of Perry County nonprofits and explore ways we can support them and the critical work they do. We’re eager to hear what’s working, what’s needed, and how we can collectively strengthen your efforts in the community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by 4 p.m. on April 1.
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The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), Partnership for Better Health and United Way of Capital Region are excited to invite local nonprofit leaders to a special event to strengthen our community connections. Listening Session for Perry County Nonprofits Date: Thursday, April 3 Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m. Location: Penn State Extension of Perry County, 8 South Carlisle… 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.
