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2017 Mini-Grant Recipients from Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the award of six mini-grants to local organizations. Funding for these programs comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund, a donor-advised fund established through the Foundation in 2014. “We are grateful to Barbara for her generosity and...

2017 Mini-Grant Recipients from Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the award of six mini-grants to local organizations. Funding for these programs comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund, a donor-advised fund established through the Foundation in 2014. “We are grateful to Barbara for her generosity and for the foresight in establishing a philanthropic vehicle that will benefit the community she loves for years to come. Our Board members were very inspired by all proposals and thankful for the opportunity to learn of so many worthy causes...

EITC Funds Connect Businesses to Students

Greater Pike Community Foundation (GPCF) recently received $10,000 from Wayne Bank and $5,000 from The Dime Bank in PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds to enhance educationally advanced curriculum at the Delaware Valley (DVSD) and East Stroudsburg Area School (ESASD) Districts. As an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), Greater Pike...

EITC Funds Connect Businesses to Students

Greater Pike Community Foundation (GPCF) recently received $10,000 from Wayne Bank and $5,000 from The Dime Bank in PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds to enhance educationally advanced curriculum at the Delaware Valley (DVSD) and East Stroudsburg Area School (ESASD) Districts. As an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), Greater Pike is able to connect eligible EITC businesses with targeted educational programs within our public schools that are worthy of funding and support. Through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s EITC program, Greater Pike yearly provides significant funding for innovative educational programming...

Awards Dinner Honorees

Art and Jane Ridley, the Center for Developmental Disabilities and Kittatinny Canoes were the honorees at Greater Pike Community Foundation’s third annual award reception during fall 2016. Every year, Greater Pike Community Foundation recognizes local philanthropists, businesses and organizations for their commitment to our community.  The event...

Awards Dinner Honorees

Art and Jane Ridley, the Center for Developmental Disabilities and Kittatinny Canoes were the honorees at Greater Pike Community Foundation’s third annual award reception during fall 2016. Every year, Greater Pike Community Foundation recognizes local philanthropists, businesses and organizations for their commitment to our community.  The event this year was held at High Point Banquet and Event Center in Montague, NJ, on Wednesday, October 5.  The awards that were granted at the event were: Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award recognizes Pike County residents who exemplify the spirit...

Awards Dinner Honorees

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) recently announced $32,000 in funding for Greater Pike County Community Foundation. The news was shared at the Fauchère Meeting Center, in Milford, PA. NCAC, through its affiliate the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, was...

Awards Dinner Honorees

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC) recently announced $32,000 in funding for Greater Pike County Community Foundation. The news was shared at the Fauchère Meeting Center, in Milford, PA. NCAC, through its affiliate the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, was awarded an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Grant for NCAC’s Community Foundation Initiative. NCAC, in collaboration with the NEPA Grantmakers Forum, will provide funding and technical assistance for the start-up of a community foundation in both Carbon and Pike...

Mini-grants Awards from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the winners of five $1,000 ‘mini-grants’ for not-for-profit organizations in the greater Pike County area. Funding for program comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation, a donor-directed fund established in 2014. “We are...

Mini-grants Awards from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the winners of five $1,000 ‘mini-grants’ for not-for-profit organizations in the greater Pike County area. Funding for program comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation, a donor-directed fund established in 2014. “We are grateful to Barbara for her generosity. Not only will these grants provide much-needed funds to non-profits in our community, but it also will continue the Foundation’s gift giving through a competitive application process,” said Jim Pedranti, who serves as Board...

John Keisendahl Honored with Community Service Award

On October 2nd, more than 150 guests joined the Board of Directors of Greater Pike Community Foundation to recognized John Keisendahl as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award. The event was held at the...

John Keisendahl Honored with Community Service Award

On October 2nd, more than 150 guests joined the Board of Directors of Greater Pike Community Foundation to recognized John Keisendahl as the recipient of the 2nd Annual Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award. The event was held at the Inn at Woodloch Pines. Because of her extraordinary commitment to public service and gift giving, Greater Pike Community Foundation established the Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award to annually recognize a Pike County resident or family who exemplify the spirit of...

Jane Goldstein Endowment Fund Established

Dr. Henry Goldstein has established an endowment fund with Greater Pike Community Foundation in honor of his late wife Jane Goldstein. “Jane was a tremendous supporter of the Pike County Library System so I was moved to create this fund to benefit the...

Jane Goldstein Endowment Fund Established

Dr. Henry Goldstein has established an endowment fund with Greater Pike Community Foundation in honor of his late wife Jane Goldstein. “Jane was a tremendous supporter of the Pike County Library System so I was moved to create this fund to benefit the library,” Dr. Goldstein asserted. For years, Jane Goldstein gave her time and treasure in support of the Friends of the Pike County Library, at one point serving as its president. The “Friends” room in the new library building was dedicated in...

John Kiesendahl to Receive Buchanan Award

The Board of Directors of Greater Pike Community Foundation is pleased to announce that John Kiesendahl has been named the recipient of the 2nd Annual Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award. He will be honored at a dinner at the...

John Kiesendahl to Receive Buchanan Award

The Board of Directors of Greater Pike Community Foundation is pleased to announce that John Kiesendahl has been named the recipient of the 2nd Annual Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award. He will be honored at a dinner at the Inn at Woodloch Pines on October 2, 2015. Make your reservations today. Because of her extraordinary commitment to public service and gift giving, Greater Pike Community Foundation established the Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award to annually recognize a Pike County resident...

Mini-Grants Awarded from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the winners of five $1,000 ‘mini-grants’ for not-for-profit organizations in the greater Pike County area. Funding for the program comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation, a donor-directed fund established in...

Mini-Grants Awarded from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund

Greater Pike Community Foundation announced the winners of five $1,000 ‘mini-grants’ for not-for-profit organizations in the greater Pike County area. Funding for the program comes from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation, a donor-directed fund established in 2014. “We are grateful to Barbara for her generosity. Not only will these grants provide much-needed funds to non-profits in our community, but it also was the first time we as a foundation have gone through a competitive application process. So...

Greater Pike Community Foundation Announces Establishment of a Major Endowment

Greater Pike Community Foundation received a gift of approximately $2.3 million from the Richard L. Snyder Charitable Trust. At a press conference held at the Hotel Fauchère, in Milford, PA, Greater Pike board members and community leaders announced the gift...

Greater Pike Community Foundation Announces Establishment of a Major Endowment

Greater Pike Community Foundation received a gift of approximately $2.3 million from the Richard L. Snyder Charitable Trust. At a press conference held at the Hotel Fauchère, in Milford, PA, Greater Pike board members and community leaders announced the gift and answered questions from the media. Download the Press Release: GPCF-SnyderGiftAnnouncement-PR Download FAQs about Greater Pike Community Foundation and Richard L. Snyder: GPCF-SnyderGiftAnnouncement-FAQ Milford, Pike County, PA: Greater Pike Community Foundation has announced a gift of approximately $2.3 million from the Richard L. Snyder Charitable Trust....
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