MILFORD, PA – A screening of the classic film National Velvet will help raise money for a new fund established by the GAIT Advisory Council at Greater Pike Community Foundation. The new fund will increase access to GAIT’s equine therapy programs. The timeless film will be shown on April 3, 2022, at noon at Milford Theatre. For tickets and information. Proceeds from the film showing will benefit the GAIT Advisory Council Endowment (GAIT ACE) fund, which was recently established to help defray...

MILFORD, PA – Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants from the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund of Greater Pike Community Foundation through March 4, 2022. Three, $1,000 grants will be awarded. Complete grant applications must be received by 5 pm. “Because of Barbara Buchanan’s generosity, this grant opportunity underscores the legacy of commitment Barbara had to her community and to the causes she held dear,” said Maryanne Monte of Greater Pike’s Grants Committee. This annual program funds eligible local non-profit community organizations...

Marking fifty years as a resident and successful businessman, Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Board Chair James Pedranti has established a new fund: The Pedranti Family Charitable Fund.  It is a long-term commitment of giving—not that he hasn’t been giving for a long time already. Back in 2010, Pedranti began floating the idea of a community foundation, which granted him two titles when Greater Pike was established in February 2012: Co-Founder and Board Chair. “I raised two children here,” said Pedranti, “and...

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Those words from Helen Keller underscore the benefit of charitable giving in a community. Greater Pike Community Foundation is pleased to highlight end-of-year giving from the Petersheim Fund and The Kontizas Fund.  Greater Pike Executive Director Jenni Hamill noted, “From these two donor-advised funds, eight nonprofit organizations received a total of $10,500. A donor-advised fund is a perfect way to make an end-of-year gift.” The Petersheim Fund, established by...

“From the time she was little,” said Regina Thoenig, “Amanda loved to draw, she loved painting, she loved photography—telling adults that when she grew up she wanted to be a ‘picture-taker’”. On December 20, 2019, Amanda was killed in a car accident at the age of 21 but Regina, Amanda’s mother, is turning her grief into a chance to help other young people realize their dreams.  In collaboration with Greater Pike Community Foundation, Regina established the Amanda Nicole Thoenig Memorial...

A free and informative webinar for nonprofits, the second in 2020 co-sponsored by Greater Pike Community Foundation and Penn State Extension, will answer questions that have new levels of importance amid the COVID-19 crisis. The November 17th workshop, “Staying Engaged with your Donors and Volunteers” will focus on how to keep donors and volunteers engaged and examine what kind of outreach is appreciated and appropriate, especially during a health crisis. The hour-long webinar begins at 8:30am. Peter Wulfhorst, Penn State Extension’s...

Nonprofit organizations have an opportunity to meet some of the most philanthropic funders in the area to learn about grant opportunities and the best ways to apply for them.  Co-sponsored by Greater Pike Community Foundation and Penn State Extension, “Meet the Funders” is a free hour-long webinar at 8:30am on November 10th. Representatives from the Moses Taylor Foundation, the Weinberg Foundation, the Nonprofit Community Assistance Center, the federal government and Greater Pike Community Foundation will be available following the panel presentation...

The second round of grants from the Richard L. Snyder Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation totals more than $47,000 and benefits nonprofit organizations that support maintaining and enhancing the public areas of the Borough of Milford; sponsorship of local arts, culture, festivals, and events; and medical research. This latest round follows grants of $22,000 issued in June to six area nonprofits—grants dedicated to helping address the COVID crisis in the greater Pike County area. Grant Committee Chair Maryanne Monte said,...

Greater Pike Community Foundation awarded over $20,000 through five grants to area nonprofits in the final round of funding from the Greater Pike Covid Relief Fund. Pike Autism Support Services of NEPA was among the recipients. Executive Director Jeannemarie Passaro said the grant “will help keep our doors open” and provide services to families and individuals with autism in northeast Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Passaro explained her organization seeks to inform and educate the public on many fronts, working with law...