Graduating seniors from four area high schools have received $26,900 in aid through scholarship funds administered by Greater Pike Community Foundation. In addition, two past recipients will receive recurring awards to continue their university studies. Nine seniors from Delaware Valley High School are among the recipients, along with one student each from Port Jervis and Kittatinny and two from Wallenpaupack. “The caliber of students we’ve had the privilege to support this year truly exemplifies the bright future of our region,” said Ann...

A pair of veteran volunteers, Jim Pedranti and Rosann Kalish, will be among Greater Pike Community Foundation’s honorees for 2025 when the foundation convenes for its 10th Annual Awards Dinner in September. The couple will receive the Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award at the event, alongside Biondo Investment Advisors, recipients of the Richard L. Snyder Business Leadership Award, and Pike Autism Support Services of Northeast Pennsylvania, singled out for the Nonprofit Excellence Award. The dinner will be held on Sunday,...

In what has become an annual rite of spring for nonprofit organizations in the Pike County area, the application period for grants from the Richard L. Snyder Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation is about to open. Greater Pike will accept applications for these grants from May 15 through June 15. The Richard L. Snyder Fund is an annual open grant program that funds organizations working in the areas of art and culture, historic preservation, community beautification, and health and wellbeing. Specifically, the...

More than 80 guests gathered at Forest Hall on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate Milford’s vibrant spirit, history, and artistic community during The Poetry of Place, a reading by Milford’s Poet Laureate Chuck O’Neil from his new collection, better gods. The event, held during National Poetry Month, raised $1,260 for the O’Neil Family Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation. The fund supports local causes and organizations including historic preservation, autism support services, and food insecurity. O’Neil’s evocative poetry was paired with the...

A growing movement is calling for the restoration of the beloved star on the Milford Knob, a longstanding community landmark that was removed from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For decades, the star, a cherished seasonal display maintained by the local Lions Club, was lit during the holiday season and on other historic dates, symbolizing a community spirit of unity, hope and tradition. Following its removal, many residents have expressed disappointment and a strong desire to see it returned....

In an effort to enhance the beauty and accessibility of Ann Street Park, a new fund has been created at Greater Pike Community Foundation to support ongoing development and improvements in the park. The initiative will raise funds for both maintenance and new recreational amenities, with the aim of providing a safe, vibrant space for residents and visitors alike. The Ann Street Park Reimagined Fund at Greater Pike is designed to be a community-driven effort, bringing together local residents, businesses, and...

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce raised almost $31,000 for the Davis R. Chant Fund for the Arts at Greater Pike Community Foundation through its first-ever Fire & Ice Snowball Gala. Held February 1 at Skytop Lodge, the elegant black-tie event drew 89 attendees to honor the legacy of the late realtor and to celebrate Pike County’s artistic community. “It was a magical evening—far above and beyond anything imagined,” said his widow, Judy Chant. “Attending the Gala was a profoundly emotional and...

As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the local community, Summit Exteriors has selected Greater Pike Community Foundation as the beneficiary of its community donation program this year and will be donating $100 for every full shingle-roof replacement and $150 for every metal roof installed to support Greater Pike and its work. This initiative aims to provide essential funding to Greater Pike, which supports local nonprofits working in the arts, education, health, historical preservation, and community development,...

Six area nonprofits will receive grants through a pair of charitable funds at Greater Pike Community Foundation. The Barbara J. Buchanan Fund has awarded a total of $1,700 to five recipients: Serving Seniors, Upper Delaware GLBT Center, Grey Towers Heritage Association, Choosing Integrity, and the Pike County Historical Society. In addition, the Safe Haven Legacy Fund has awarded a grant to Pike County Human Services for its Safe Haven Legacy Housing Program, which provides critical support for survivors of domestic...

Local nonprofit organizations are invited to join for a morning of networking, learning, and community building at Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Annual Nonprofit Workshop on Thursday, April 10, at the historic Tom Quick Inn in Milford. Participants will enjoy a light breakfast beginning at 9:00am, with the program running from 9:30am until noon. “We’re thrilled to host this annual gathering that brings together our robust nonprofit community,” said Rick Little, Greater Pike’s Executive Director. “This is a chance to strengthen connections,...