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HARRISBURG, PA —The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is excited to announce that Jennifer J. Doyle has been named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Jennifer began her career at TFEC back in 2008 as a Program Officer and has held various...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) announced $507,196.89 in grants have been awarded to 92 Greater Harrisburg and surrounding area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between...

HARRISBURG, PA — As the new Board Chair (Robert Caplan) and the past Board Chair (Carolyn Dumaresq) of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), we are sharing the following retirement message from Janice R. Black, President & CEO of TFEC since 1994. Her 29...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP) class of 2023 applied their newly learned community and grantmaking skills by awarding a $5,000 grant to HANNA’s Pantry. Each year, the EPP class decides on a funding priority after assessing community needs....

HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Teresa Gonzalez as a Community Investment Associate to the team and that Sharon Bass has been promoted to Controller. Teresa joined the TFEC team as a Community...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $45,000 to one Franklin County resident studying law. The Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $230,000...

Local Organization Reaccredited with Rigorous Philanthropic Standards  HARRISBURG, PA — The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) recently received reaccreditation with The Community Foundations National Standards®, the nation’s highest standard for...

HARRISBURG, PA —The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) launched a grant initiative entitled The Basics Movement in June 2023. This endeavor aims to implement The Basics principles within TFEC's service area, with five selected partners set to receive $50,000...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF) announced $62,840.59 in grant funds have been awarded to 14 Mechanicsburg area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1,...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) announced $80,514.11 in grant funds have been awarded to 22 Franklin County area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1, 2023,...