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A Letter from the CEO
Dear TFEC Fund Holders and Advisors, As we continue through 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on our community's enduring strength and the collective impact we create together. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities has long been dedicated to fostering...
Virtual Early Learning Conference to Empower Early Learning Advocates This Spring
Early learning professionals from across South Central Pennsylvania will gather online from March 10 to 14, 2025, for the annual Virtual Early Learning Conference, an event designed to inspire and equip professionals dedicated to supporting young learners. Hosted by...
Attention Area Nonprofits! Lotus Fund Now Accepting Letters of Application for Arts Programs Serving Perry County
Harrisburg, PA – The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit organizations for arts...
TFEC PREPARES FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FUND FOR WOMEN & GIRLS
Harrisburg, PA – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 25th anniversary of its special initiative, the Fund for Women & Girls (FWG). Since its inception in 2000, FWG has been a beacon of hope, providing critical...
MACF ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $65,000 IN GRANT AWARDS TO AREA NONPROFITS
HARRISBURG, PA — The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced that $67,702 in grant funds have been awarded to 12 Mechanicsburg area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1,...
FCCF ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $70,000 IN GRANT AWARDS TO AREA NONPROFITS
HARRISBURG, PA —The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) announced that $71,180 in grant funds have been awarded to 20 Franklin County area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1,...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Launches “Together We Take Action” Funding Program for August
HARRISBURG – The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is launching the next phase of its “Together We Take Action” program, which supports local, partially funded projects from nonprofits. This initiative not only provides crucial funding to these...
TFEC PROMOTES JESSICA GRAYBILL TO DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS AND HIRES NEW ASSOCIATE
HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce that Jessica Graybill has been promoted to Director of Marketing & Communications with new hire John Gillespie joining the team as the Marketing and Communications Associate....
$40,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO FRANKLIN COUNTY LAW STUDENT
HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the awarding of the Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund, amounting to $40,000 over two years, to Ansel Childers, a dedicated law student now interning in Franklin County. The...
TFEC ANNOUNCES JENNIFER DOYLE AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
HARRISBURG, PA — Effective July 1, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Doyle as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jennifer, who has been serving as Interim President and CEO since early...