MILFORD, PA – The promise of emergency help for families and individuals facing temporary homelessness is getting a leg up by establishing a new endowment fund with Greater Pike Community Foundation. Family Promise of the Poconos is responding to this growing and critical need in Pike County by establishing The Promise of a Better Future Organizational Endowment Fund that will strengthen its long-term sustainability and improve financial stability to see its programs succeed in the future. “This Fund is going to help ensure...

MILFORD, PA – Nonprofit organizations located in or that serve Pike County can apply for grants through Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Richard L. Snyder Fund from May 15-June 15. Nonprofit organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, historic preservation, beautification, medical, health, and wellness are encouraged to apply. Contact Greater Pike for clarification if you are unsure if your application will qualify under one of the areas specified. “This fund is a lasting legacy that will carry forward Richard Snyder’s enduring...

MILFORD, PA – The Barbara J. Buchanan Fund of Greater Pike Community Foundation is pleased to announce a total of $1,700 in awards to help support six nonprofit organizations that provide critical social services in the region. “Barbara Buchanan was a tireless advocate for our community and her generosity was instrumental in establishing Greater Pike’s first fund,” said Board Chair Gail Shuttleworth.  “We are honored to continue her legacy and make these awards in her memory.” The 2023 awardees include: Center for...

MILFORD, PA – Nonprofit organizations looking for a way to boost their fundraising efforts can register now to participate in the June 1-2 NEPA Gives online event, hosted by Greater Pike Community Foundation and other foundation partners in northeast Pennsylvania. For 24 hours—from Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 7p.m. to Friday, June 2, 2023, at 7 p.m.— donors may make secure donations to their favorite local nonprofit organizations through the NEPA Gives online platform. All nonprofit organizations are encouraged to register now...

MILFORD, PA – Nonprofit organizations and community leaders have the opportunity to network, share information and learn about funding opportunities at Greater Pike Community Foundation’s Annual Nonprofit Workshop planned for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the Tom Quick Inn in Milford, PA. The morning will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30 AM, and the meeting will commence promptly at 9 AM. “Our goal for this event is to foster collaborative solutions to address the identified needs and challenges in our community,”...

MILFORD, PA – A worldwide pandemic and the subsequent outcome as our local and global communities attempt recovery may be prompting some to think about refocusing their life plan. If you are among those who are thinking along these lines, it could also be an ideal time to consider helping your community get through future unexpected occurrences by leaving a legacy of charitable philanthropy. “The need to support one another and band together in community is being felt more now,” said...

MILFORD, PA – A new organizational endowment fund recently set up with Greater Pike Community Foundation will not only provide financial stability to Pike Autism Support Services (PASS) but will assist families seeking help with much-needed services into the future. Jeannemarie Passaro, PASS Executive Director, has been a staunch advocate for autism support for the past 25 years and has tirelessly sought to support a growing number of families in the region that need help finding services for those diagnosed with autism. From a...

MILFORD, PA – The grant cycle for the Barbara J. Buchanan Fund of Greater Pike Community Foundation is open and submissions are due by March 6, 2023, at 5 pm. Eligible nonprofits will be able to apply for grants up to $500. This annual program funds eligible local nonprofit community organizations in the arts and culture, basic human needs, health, families, education, and the environment with innovative ideas for improving our quality of life. Greater Pike Community Foundation has migrated to an...

MILFORD, PA – “Our community is our home. If we don’t take care of our home, we can’t expect others to do it for us.”  Those are the words of the late Richard (Dick) L.  Snyder, a community benefactor and conservationist.  He knew that Pike County residents are blessed to be surrounded by pristine woodlands and waterways and hoped future generations would continue to enjoy and benefit from them. Attorney John “Duke” Schneider is helping to fulfill Snyder’s legacy.  He wants...