FOUNDATION NEWS 2019
Gift Needs No Wrapping
December 27, 2019
Milford’s Marsh-Kellogg American Legion Post #139 had an extra reason to celebrate at their annual Christmas party this year: they raised enough funds to finish renovations to make their restrooms accessible.
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Petersheim Fund
September 16, 2019
Charles Petersheim left New York City in the aftermath of 9/11 and relocated to Sullivan County, NY. He founded Catskill Farms, a regional design, construction and real estate company that, to date, has built nearly 200 new homes. Now a Pike County resident, Petersheim has created a donor-advised fund at the Greater Pike Community Foundation with a $20,000 initial gift.
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Fall Nonprofit Workshops
September 5, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation is teaming up with PennState Extension of Pike County this fall to offer a series of educational workshops aimed at supporting and strengthening local nonprofit organizations.
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Pike County Courier Reports on Snyder Fund Awards
September 4, 2019
The Pike County Courier recently published an article about Greater Pike Community Foundation’s 2019 Richard L. Snyder Fund awards. For the entire scoop, follow this link.
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Scholarship Fund For Children of Immigrants Graduating from DVHS
August 29, 2019
When Peter Spielhagen, the beloved proprietor of Forest Hall Antiques, passed away earlier this year, his husband, Reggie Cheong-Leen, wanted to honor his memory in a special way. Reggie has established and endowed a scholarship fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation to support a cause that was important to both he and Peter: Immigrants to the U.S. seeking opportunity and better lives for their families.
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6th Annual Dinner
August 15, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation’s 6th Annual Dinner will take place Tuesday, September 24th, at Silver Birches on Lake Wallenpaupack. Greater Pike’s annual dinner is a gathering of business, philanthropic, and civic leaders in the region.
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County Waste Donates to Kyle James Pascoe Memorial Scholarship Fund
August 5, 2019
Earlier this year, Sharon Marks-Pascoe, the mother of Kyle Pascoe, a DV junior who died following a serious traffic accident last fall, launched a memorial scholarship fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation to honor her son. She sent a solicitation to local businesses and companies with whom she did business to raise the funds necessary to award an annual scholarship.
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Greater Pike Awards Scholarships to DVHS Students
July 24, 2019
Congratulations to Emily Jacobus and Shira Michel, Delaware Valley High School seniors who received scholarships from the Greater Pike Community Foundation to pursue higher education in the fall.
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Pre-K Scholarships Available Now
July 22, 2019
Two deserving families got a little extra help paying for their children’s preschool tuition this summer with funding from Greater Pike Community Foundation. The Malone and Macali families were each awarded Pre-Kindergarten Scholarships for their children to attend the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) preschool program in Milford, PA.
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Richard L. Snyder Fund Grants Available
July 5, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation announces the availability of $90,000 in grant funds from the Richard L. Snyder Fund.
Dick Snyder’s most enduring support for Pike County is his legacy to the Greater Pike Community Foundation….
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Kyle James Pascoe Memorial Scholarship Fund
June 12, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation is honored to announce the Kyle James Pascoe Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by Kyle’s family to remember and honor the Delaware Valley High School junior who died in a tragic car accident on October 28, 2018.
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Pre-K Scholarship Applications Available
Greater Pike Community Foundation announces the availability of 2019 Pre-K scholarships to families in the Greater Pike area. The scholarships will provide full or partial tuition for local children attending summer or school-year programs at the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) or Green Trees Early Learning Center.
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Barbara J. Buchanan Grants Awarded
May 1, 2019
Pike County lost a beloved philanthropist last year, but her legacy lives on.
The Barbara J. Buchanan Fund of the Greater Pike Community Foundation announces its 2019 Grant Recipients: Pike County Hands of Hope, Kindred Spirits, and GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center. All three organizations will receive a $500 grant.
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Honesdale National Bank Donates $2,500 to Greater Pike Community Foundation
April 29, 2019
The Honesdale National Bank (HNB) donated $2,500 to Greater Pike Community Foundation through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
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Non-Profit Organizations Share How They Make Pike Greater
April 24, 2019
Charity and community spirit were highlighted and celebrated as Greater Pike Community Foundation hosted over 60 people representing 45 local non-profit organizations for the 21st Annual Community Workshop on April 9th. Attendees had an opportunity to make 3-minute presentations about their organizations while learning about other non-profits, upcoming events, and initiatives.
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Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Contributes $15K for Pre-K Scholarships
Pre-Kindergarten scholarships for children in Pike County will be more available in 2019 after Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield contributed $15,000 to Greater Pike Community Foundation’s local Pre-K Scholarship Program.
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Greater Pike Hosting Community Workshop
March 1, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation will host the 21st Annual Community Workshop for non-profit organizations on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 8:30am at the Best Western Hunt’s Landing in Matamoras.
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Buchanan Fund Mini-Grant Applications
February 25, 2019
Although the greater Pike community lost a distinguished leader and philanthropist last November, her legacy lives on. Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Barbara J. Buchanan Fund is now accepting applications for its 2019 mini-grant program from local eligible nonprofit organizations.
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Non-Profit Organizations Share How They Make Pike Greater
February 12, 2019
The Dime Bank donated $5,000.00 to the Greater Pike County Community Foundation (Greater Pike) through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program..
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Wayne Bank Supports DVSD through Greater Pike
Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Greater Pike Community Foundation with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2019. Lenore Rogan, Executive Assistant for the Greater Pike Community Foundation, accepted a check in the amount of $10,000.00 from Mr. Critelli..
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Local Food Pantries Awarded Grants
February 4, 2019
Four local food pantries spanning Pike County received $1,000 each from Greater Pike Community Foundation in recognition of their efforts to fight hunger and provide support for those in need. Grants were awarded to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County in Milford, the Good Cheer Food Pantry at Saint Luke’s in Greeley, the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry in Dingmans Ferry, and the Saint Ann’s Food Pantry in Shohola.
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Greater Pike and The Dime Bank Join Forces to Provide Local Pre-K Scholarships
January 29, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation and The Dime Bank are joining forces for the second year in a row to offer pre-K scholarships. Awards, based on financial need, will provide partial tuition to one or more families in the Greater Pike area with a preschool-aged child to attend a pre-K program at the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) or Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc. in the fall of 2019..
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Announcing the Hotel Fauchère Fund
January 9, 2019
Greater Pike Community Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the Hotel Fauchère Fund created by Hotel Fauchère’s owner, Sean Strub, to support civic engagement, historic preservation, social justice, healthcare, and cultural endeavors in the Greater Pike region.
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