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Perry County Community Foundation
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History
The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), established in 1987, is a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. PCCF makes discretionary grants to nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Perry County. PCCF also serves as a vehicle for individuals, companies, foundations, and charitable organizations to establish funds that will support the civic, social, educational, and cultural well-being of individuals living in Perry County. PCCF ensures that all gifts, ranging from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars, will work to improve the quality of life for Perry County residents, today and in the future.
Funds
The Perry County Community Foundation currently manages 65 funds with assets totaling $7,036,959 (12/31/23).
Advisory Committee
Marel King, Co-chair
Gwendolyn Soult, Co-chair
Genna Brownback
Celia Elmes
Mark Keller
Rick Knepp
Margaret Raub
Lauren Tressler
Robert E. Caplan, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Romeo Azondekon, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, serve as ex officios on all committees.
Directors Emeriti
Susan Collins (posthumous)
Joan Holman (posthumous)
Lenus Haines
Mary Landis (posthumous)
Jeffrey Mattern
Hon. William Moore
In appreciation to Joan Holman for her vision and leadership in the founding of the Perry County Community Foundation.
Grants
The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), conducts an annual competitive grantmaking program for nonprofit organizations serving Perry county. PCCF seeks to fund programs and services that have the potential for the greatest impact on the quality of life and positive outcomes for individuals and families living in Perry County. Through its grantmaking, PCCF invests in innovative, collaborative approaches and solutions to community problems and supports projects that demonstrate achievable outcomes, the potential for replication as a model program, and plans for sustainability beyond the grant term.
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2024 Advisory Committee Directed Grants Total: $26,160
| Recipient |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | $3,500 |
| Funds support school pantries in Perry County to continue to distribute fresh and nutritious food to Perry County youth and their families. |
| Christ Lutheran Church | $1,800 |
| This grant supports Loads of Love (LOL), a free laundry outreach to those in the community who cannot wash their laundry due to access in the home and/or financial hardship. |
| Friends of Clarks Ferry Tavern | $2,000 |
| Funds assist the restoration of Clarks Ferry Tavern to encourage heritage, recreation, culture, and eco-tourism. |
| Harrisburg Symphony Association | $1,085 |
| With the assistance of this grant, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents a free summer concert at the Millerstown Community Park in July 2024. |
| Join Hands Ministry Inc. | $3,500 |
| This grant supports the Youth Assistance Program which is designed to provide the youth of Perry County opportunities for social and emotional development through extracurricular activities, career and college readiness support, and community involvement. |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PA | $2,625 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PA programs teach students in Perry County the invaluable skill of managing money, equipping them with the knowledge they need to achieve financial security as adults. Funds support these programs. |
| Keystone Service Systems | $3,500 |
| Funds support Keystone Service Systems responding to mental and behavioral health needs – an increase in parental mental health incidents, complex parenting situations, and unique health and developmental needs of children require support and interventions for parents, and unique classroom adaptations for affected children. |
| Perry County Council of the Arts | $3,500 |
| Perry County Council of the Arts coordinates art-based youth summer camps to serve Perry County families. Students experience a positive environment – with hands-on activities, group discussions, and active participation centered around creativity. |
| Perry County Literacy Council | $3,450 |
| PCLC will provide four Perry County students with the opportunity to obtain a driver’s license through Drive Wright Driving School. |
| Rye Township Community Association | $1,200 |
| This grant supports the Park Rejuvenation Project at the Rye Community Park which contains a playground, pavilion, and other items. |
2023 Grants Awarded*: $271,400
*Includes grants directed by donors and grants directed by Advisory Committee.
Scholarships
2023 Scholarships Total: $46,274 | 17 students
Scholarships Offered:
- Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship
- Joseph L. and Vivian E. Steele Architecture Scholarship (Qualification)
- Morris Auto Parts 101 Scholarship Fund
- TFEC Aspire to Rise (GED)
- TFEC Aspire to Rise (Higher Education)
- TFEC Early Education Scholarship
- TFEC Emergency Assistance Scholarship Fund
- University Center of Harrisburg Scholarship Fund – Non-traditional
PCCF Insider - Regional Newsletter
We are excited to bring you this supplemental document to our quarterly newsletter, The Insider, twice a year to share more about the work the Perry County Community Foundation is doing and the positive impact it is having in Perry County.
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