FUNDS

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Funds

The Ann St. Park Reimagined Fund supports the capital costs associated with the planned renovations and improvements of Ann St. Park, a public park in the borough of Milford, PA. Donate to the Ann St. Park Reimagined Fund

The Austin Prey Memorial Fund was created in the memory of Austin Prey and supports an annual fishing derby event in Pike County, as Austin was an avid fisherman. Donate to the Austin Prey Memorial Fund

The Barbara J. Buchanan Fund supports an annual mini-grant program that funds local nonprofit community organizations in the arts and culture, basic human needs, health, families, education, and the environment. Donate to the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

The Davis R. Chant Fund for the Arts was created to continue the giving legacy of Davis R. Chant and Chant Realtors, which includes support for festivals in Milford, PA, including, but not limited to: Black Bear Film Festival, Milford Music Festival, Milford DanceFest, Milford Readers & Writers Festival, Opera! Pike! Park! Donate to the Davis R. Chant Fund

The Edson D. Mosher, Jr. Fund was created to support various local causes and organizations including children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, food insecurity, health and welfare in the Greater Pike area and elsewhere as recommended by the Donor. Donate to the Edson D. Mosher, Jr. Fund

The Edward and Gertrude Schneider Memorial Fund provides funding to the Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC). The MEC works to make Milford a better place to live, visit, and do business. Donate to the Edward and Gertrude Schneider Memorial Fund

The Fund for Greater Pike addresses urgent or important unanticipated funding needs on a timely basis, without a defined funding calendar. The Fund for Greater Pike in particular, but not exclusively, responds to needs arising from natural disasters and/or public health emergencies. Donate to the Fund for Greater Pike

The GAIT Advisory Council Endowment Fund was established for the exclusive benefit of GAIT Equine Assisted Therapy to improve the quality of life of children and adults with special needs through equine activities and therapies. Donate to the GAIT ACE Fund

The Green Trees Strong Roots Fund was established for the exclusive benefit of Green Trees Early Learning Center. Donate to the Green Trees Strong Roots Fund

The I Care About Autism Fund was established for the exclusive benefit of Pike Autism Support Services of NEPA (PASS), which supports and provides individuals with autism and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with social, recreational, educational, housing, and employment opportunities. PASS envisions a day when individuals with autism and IDD enjoy fulfilling and independent lives, embracing emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, social inclusion, personal growth, self-determination, and individual rights. Donate to the I Care About Autism Fund

The Kontizas Fund supports arts and culture, animal welfare, public safety, and emergency services, environmental stewardship/education, child victims of domestic violence, and specifically Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Milford, PA. Donate to the Kontizas Fund

The Lillian and Harvey M. Bessonett Sr. Fund supports charities of the donor advisor’s choice. Charities and causes will include but are not limited to human services such as food security and housing needs, and animal welfare organizations. Donate to the Lillian and Harvey M. Bessonett Sr. Fund

The Maya Milford Memorial Fund for Public Safety was established to support initiatives and projects that improve public safety in and around the borough of Milford, PA. Donate to the Maya Milford Memorial Fund for Public Safety

The Milford Enhancement Committee Maintenance Endowment was established for the exclusive benefit of the Milford Enhancement Committee with the purpose to preserve and enhance Milford, Pennsylvania’s invaluable heritage and special character for the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Donate to the Milford Enhancement Committee Maintenance Endowment Fund

The O’Neil Family Fund was created by Charles and Celeste O’Neil to support various local causes and organizations including historic preservation in Milford PA, autism support services, and food insecurity in the Greater Pike area and elsewhere as recommended by the donors. Donate to the O’Neil Family Fund

The Pedranti Family Charitable Fund supports charitable endeavors that meet the needs of the community through efforts including but not limited to community enhancement, health and welfare including medical research, education, historic preservation, arts and culture, and the Fund for Greater Pike with an emphasis on the Greater Pike area. Donate to the Pedranti Family Charitable Fund

The Peter and Kathy Maio Fund was created to support various environmental issues as well as organizations addressing housing and food insecurities in the Greater Pike area and elsewhere as recommended by the Donors. Donate to the Peter and Kathy Maio Fund

The Petersheim Fund supports donor-recommended local entities across the nonprofit, religious, and community-building spectrum. Donate to the Petersheim Fund

The Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund was established to provide funding to qualified Pike County emergency services agencies and other nonprofit emergency response organizations, including training programs. Donate to the Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund

The Pike County Veterans Support Fund was established for the exclusive benefit of the Pike County Veterans Affairs Office or its successor organization in support of the operation, services, and programs of the Pike County Veterans Affairs Office or its successor organization. Donate to the Pike County Veterans Support Fund here

The Pike Medical Foundation Fund was established to provide funding needed to support, sustain, and enhance existing and future medical services within Pike County. Donate to the Pike Medical Foundation Fund

The Promise of a Better Future Fund was established for support of the charitable purposes of Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc. Donate to the Promise of a Better Future Fund

The Ralph F. Berry Memorial Fund supports charities of the donor advisor’s choice in memory of Ralph Berry and the causes he held near to his heart during his lifetime. Donate to the Ralph F. Berry Memorial Fund

The Richard L. Snyder Chair of Conservation Studies Fund was established to honor the memory of Richard L. Snyder, a community benefactor and great conservationist, this fund will provide a yearly stipend to the Delaware Valley School District to create and maintain a Richard L. Snyder Chair of Conservation Studies. Donate to the Richard L. Snyder Chair of Conservation Studies Fund

The Richard L. Snyder Fund supports an annual open grant program which funds nonprofit organizations conducting work in the following areas: maintaining and enhancing the public areas of the Borough of Milford; sponsorship of local arts, culture, festivals, and events; and medical research in the fields of multiple sclerosis, HIV, LGBT issues and domestic violence. Donate to the Richard L. Snyder Fund

The Richard Rhodes River Rescue Fund was established to support the National Canoe Safety Patrol for purchase of equipment, training, and other necessary items to fulfill their mission to provide rescue and assistance, as well as safety education, to guests visiting the Upper Delaware Recreation Area. Donate to the Richard Rhodes River Rescue Fund

The Safe Haven Legacy Fund provides grant awards to eligible nonprofit organizations in Pike County to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to find and relocate to permanent (as opposed to emergency) safe housing. Donate to the Safe Haven Legacy Fund

The Schneider Family Fund was created Duke and Joan Schneider to provide meaningful support for causes and charities recommended by the donors. Donate to the Schneider Family Fund

The Shuttleworth Fund was created to support various local causes and organizations in the Greater Pike area and elsewhere as recommended by the donors. Donate to the Shuttleworth Fund

The Thomas and Jean Hoff Fund was established to primarily benefit the community of Pike County, PA, specifically the Pike County Public Library. Donate to the Thomas and Jean Hoff Fund

The Turano Family Fund was established to support organizations that provide opportunities for advancement of youth, including but not limited to arts, education, literacy, cultural enrichment, recreation, childhood illness, and advocacy related to the support, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people. Funding is also available to organizations that provide support to survivors of domestic violence through counseling, relocation assistance, and/or legal fees. Donate to the Turano Family Fund

The Walt Edwards Ashenfelter Fund for Performing Arts was established in memory of Walt Edwards Ashenfelter to support the musical entertainment in Milford that Walt loved. Donate to the Walt Edwards Ashenfelter Fund for Performing Arts

The William and Deborah Hookway Fund supports various local charitable entities in the Sussex County, NJ, area and elsewhere, as recommended by the Donors. Charities and causes include but are not limited to the Sussex County YMCA and animal welfare organizations. Donate to the William and Deborah Hookway Fund

The Xavisean Fund was designed to promote civic engagement, historic preservation, social justice, healthcare, and cultural endeavors in the Greater Pike region. Donate to the Xavisean Fund

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