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2026 SACF Community Support Initiative

LOI Deadline is February 15, 2026 Nonprofit organizations across Lackawanna County are navigating a wide range of challenges, pressures, and changes that are affecting their ability to meet community needs.These challenges include, but are not limited

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2026 Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Beginning Friday, January 2, 2026, the Scranton Area Community Foundation invites students to apply online for eligible scholarship opportunities through our online scholarship portal.This year, over 60 scholarships are available to graduating high

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Now Hiring: Staff Accountant

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to join the team in 2026.Supervised day-to-day by the Finance and Accounting Manager with oversight from the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, the Staff Accountant

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Fund News | December 2025

Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you. NEW FUND SPOTLIGHT: Swap Scranton

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Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Grants Now Accepting Applications!

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce a request for proposals for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) grants program.Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) is a youth leadership program of Leadership Lackawanna that provides high

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Highlights from Our Annual Celebration 🌟

Donors, fundholders, nonprofit partners, and community members gathered on Thursday, December 4, 2025, for the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s Annual Community Celebration at the Foundation’s new home in the historic Century Club

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Join us at the Women in Philanthropy Q1 Dinner and Business Meeting ✨

Thursday, January 22, 20265:30 – 8:00 PMScranton Area Community Foundation @ The Century ClubHawk Hall612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 Join us for our first quarterly meeting of the year, where we’ll kick off an exciting new chapter in

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Heart of Scranton Virtual Fundraiser

Heart of Scranton Virtual Fundraiser The City of Scranton, under the leadership of Mayor Paige Cognetti, is leading a virtual fundraising event addressing food insecurity in partnership with the Scranton Area Community Foundation and United Way of

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Fund News | October 2025

Each month, we’re proud to share highlights from the charitable funds we manage and the initiatives they support—showcasing the impact made possible by generous donors and community partners like you.Learn more about all of our Funds in greater

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Now or Next Year? Why 2025 Might Be the Smarter Time to Give

By: Ryan Wilson, CPA, CFP®, AIF® of Janney Montgomery Scott LLCAs we look ahead to year-end giving season, donors across Northeastern Pennsylvania are starting to ask an important question: considering the recent tax legislation, should I give now, or

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