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2015 1st Quarter Update from the IAC
The past year has been a good year for investors in the US as the Dow Jones Index Fund was up by almost 10% for the year and the S&P 500 Index Fund was up more than 13%. The bond market remains strong, as interest rates of all durations remain at historically low...
Charitable Remainder Trusts: Contribute Today, Benefit for a Lifetime
In deciding how to give, donors have an increasing number of options at their disposal. The variety, however, can be daunting. While the right giving vehicle is out there, too many choices can breed confusion and leave donors wringing their hands, each palm weighing a...
Grant Opportunities Available through Family and Children’s Services Fund of Lebanon County
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is currently accepting proposals for grants available through Family and Children’s Services of Lebanon County. Applications are due April 10, 2015. The Family and Children’s Services Fund of Lebanon County, a fund of...
Pauline M. Whitekettle Scholarship Fund Available to Newport School District Students
A scholarship opportunity for students who are residents of the greater Newport area is now available. Preference will be given to students who are members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newport, Pennsylvania, who have been active in the church for a minimum of 3...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Welcomes New Board of Directors Chair
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced the appointment of its new 2015 Board of Directors Chair, Kathy L. Pape. Ms. Pape began her term as Board Chair this month. She has served on the board since January 2011, and was the Vice Chair from January...
Camp Hill Community Foundation is now Accepting Grant Applications
The Camp Hill Community Foundation (CHCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, invites nonprofits to apply for grant opportunities. Any nonprofit organization directly benefiting Camp Hill citizens may request funds through the...
Emerging Philanthropist Program to Make Announcement Regarding Family Development and Engagement in the City of Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA, December 2, 2014 The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP), a collaborative program between The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and the Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP), will make a significant funding announcement regarding programs...
Closure Initiative Hosts Six Part Dialogue Series on End of Life Planning
Invitation to Participate in the Closure Initiative We are writing to invite you to join us and many of your colleagues for a six part dialogue on end of life planning from several key aspects. The Closure Initiative/Harrisburg begins on October 13, 2014 and will...
2015-2016 College Scholarships Available for Pennsylvania Students
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for high school and post-secondary students who reside in Pennsylvania. Scholarship applicants demonstrate individual excellence in areas such as community service,...
2014 Inaugural Emerging Philanthropist Program Awards $5,000 Grant to Harrisburg Nonprofit Samara
The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP), a partnership between The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) awarded Samara a $5,000 grant for their Intensive Parenting Program. Samara is a nonprofit organization dedicated...
