MILFORD, PA – What happens when a local couple has lived in Milford for 40 years, been married for 50 years and has seemingly already “done it all” but apparently still has a desire and enthusiasm to do even more? Well, they look around in their community and think, “how can we now make good of all that this community has given us and that we have accomplished?” That is what happened when Chuck and Celeste O’Neil of Milford recently opened...

MILFORD, PA – The Pike County Emergency Services Initiative Fund, administered through the Greater Pike Community Foundation (GPCF), was created in 2019 by the Pike County Commissioners and Public Safety Department, with founding donations from the law firm of Weinstein, Zimmerman & Ohliger; William Lovejoy; and individuals who generously supported the NEPA Gives day of philanthropy. The mission of the fund is to provide adequate funding to qualified Pike County emergency services agencies and other nonprofit emergency response organizations to advance the cause...

MILFORD, PA – Four area food pantries recently received $1,000 each from Greater Pike Community Foundation to assist in their efforts to fight food insecurity and provide support for those in need in our community. Grants were awarded to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County in Milford, the Good Cheer Food Pantry at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Greeley, the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry in Dingmans Ferry, and the St. Ann’s Food Pantry in Shohola. The funds come...

MILFORD, PA – Many may consider the name Jenni Hamill synonymous with Greater Pike Community Foundation, and with good reason. Hamill is the first Executive Director of the regional philanthropic organization and has heralded many changes and improvements since her start in 2017. Hamill recently announced that she will be stepping aside as Executive Director to allow for new leadership to take the organization to its next “life stage.” She plans to stay involved with the organization and focus on areas...

MILFORD, PA – This year’s grants from the Richard L. Snyder Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation total more than $100,000 and will benefit 28 different nonprofit organizations. The grants will be used to sponsor local arts, culture, festivals and events; to maintain and enhance public areas in Milford Borough; and to support public health initiatives and medical research. Greater Pike Chair Gail Shuttleworth expressed gratitude for the generosity and foresight of Dick Snyder, who set up the Richard L. Snyder...

MILFORD, PA – With funding from Greater Pike Community Foundation, scholarships totaling over $16,000 are helping nine students attend pre-K programs in Milford. Tuition assistance was awarded to the families of seven children at the Center for Developmental Disabilities, which helps defray the costs for summer or fall enrollment. Additionally, the families of two students enrolled at Green Trees Early Learning Center received tuition assistance. “I’d like to thank Greater Pike Community Foundation for choosing my son James as the recipient of the pre-K summer...

MILFORD, PA – When Milford residents Peter and Kathy Maio retired in 2019 they knew they would make their Gold Key home their permanent, year-round residence. They like the area, they enjoy the outdoor recreation it offers and felt at home here. But they wanted to do more than just live, ski and hike here. They wanted to give back to the community in a focused and purposeful way. So they started a fund with Greater Pike Community Foundation and plan...

MILFORD, PA – A new initiative aimed at helping nonprofits gain financial stability has been introduced as part of Greater Pike Community Foundation’s 10-year anniversary commemoration. The “10-for-10” program invites up to 10 local nonprofit organizations to open an organizational endowment fund before the end of the year and includes a one-time $1,000 gift in matching funds. “If your organization is strained by constantly seeking grants and donations and you’d like to plan for your financial future, consider establishing an endowment...

MILFORD, PA – Greater Pike Community Foundation’s 7th Annual Gala Dinner will be held Thursday, October 6, at the Tom Quick Inn, Milford, PA. This gathering of business, philanthropic, and civic leaders is the Foundation’s primary formal fundraiser and returns after a 2-year hiatus. Greater Pike’s 2022 honorees will be acknowledged at the event. Bill Kiger will receive the Barbara J. Buchanan Community Service Award, which is given to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and giving back to our community....

MILFORD, PA – Greater Pike Community Foundation recently presented scholarship awards totaling $33,800, including $9,200 in multi-year renewals to past recipients, to Delaware Valley and Wallenpaupack Area High School seniors who are planning to pursue a variety of academic interests in colleges and universities this fall. The awards, benefiting 12 students, are from funds administered by Greater Pike. “The Foundation greatly appreciates the generous donors who support these scholarships,” said Ann Morey, Greater Pike Scholarship Committee Chair. “Their support helps these talented youth attend college...