The City of Warren Fire and EMS Explorer Post received a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Warren County. The funds from this grant will be allocated towards the acquisition of textbooks for members, aiding them in their journey towards becoming prospective firefighters and EMTs within the County. Steven Kuhns, Warren Firefighter and Post […]
Boy Scouts Camp Olmsted Aquatics Program Receives Grant
The Boy Scouts of America, Chief Cornplanter Council recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of Warren County for their Aquatics program held at each summer at Camp Olmsted. The grant will provide basic water safety equipment for the camp such as life jackets and rescue equipment for life guards to make for safer […]
Grant For ER Ultrasound Machine Improves Patient Outcomes
The Community Foundation provided Warren General Hospital a $15,000 grant towards the purchase of a new point-of-care Ultrasound machine for the Emergency Room. The purchase was made possible by the generous support of the Community Foundation of Warren County, and Community Foundation component Funds, the DeFrees Family Memorial Fund and the Libonati Fund. Ultrasound is […]
2024-2025 Academic Year Scholarships Application Period Opens
The Community Foundation of Warren County is happy to announce that their online scholarship application will be available starting January 31 for students to apply for 2024-2025 academic year scholarships. Foundation Executive Director, Mark King, added, “Our online application process makes it easy for students to apply to one or many of the 46 scholarships […]
Community Foundation of Warren County announces new Executive Director
The Community Foundation of Warren County (CFWC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mark King as the Foundation’s new Executive Director, accepting the torch from Rob Kaemmerer. “Mark has a long history of philanthropic involvement and leadership here in Warren County and very directly with the Foundation,” said Dan Blair, Chair of the Foundation […]
Brokenstraw Valley Fund: Planning for a Bright Future
After a successful revitalization campaign, community leaders in the Youngsville area wanted to begin a new philanthropic endeavor that would assist the entire Brokenstraw Valley area with projects and improvements. They wanted to create “A Foundation for Our Future” by establishing a fund that was based in the community and would benefit the community forever. […]
Caleb Hultman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Caleb Hultman Memorial Scholarship fund was created to honor the memory of Caleb, who was 25 when he passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury. The fund, inspired by his generosity and love of running, was set up by Caleb’s parents, Steve & Pam Hultman, and his aunt, and uncle Lesley & Joel […]
11th Annual Warren Gives Set for May 10, 2023
The Community Foundation of Warren County is pleased to announce the return of Warren Gives on Wednesday, May 10 – from 6 AM to 10 PM. This special event involves sixteen hours of online giving with goals to raise awareness and appreciation for Warren County non-profits and to encourage new giving. This year there will once […]
Warren General Hospital Grant
A collaboration between the Community Foundation of Warren County and Warren General Hospital will enable more patients to receive treatment locally. The Community Foundation provided a $125,000 grant to fully fund the purchase of a stereotactic breast biopsy unit. The biopsy unit will work in tandem with the hospital’s Hologic 3D mammography equipment. “The unit […]
Mary Edwards Conarro Nursing Scholarship
A Legacy that is now 4 Generations in the Making February 26, 2022 A burning desire for helping others through healthcare and volunteerism has given birth to an enduring legacy of scholarship gifts to area nurses—thanks to Mary Edwards Conarro. Mary’s passion for nursing extends across four generations in her family. Starting with her mother, […]
The Kids In Need Fund is Making a Difference
“Sometimes need is the barrier. It actually prevents some students from going to school on a daily basis.” Kristine Trubic, attendance officer for the Warren County School District, explains just how difficult it can be for kids to feel good about going to school, and about themselves, when basic personal needs are not met. That […]
The Community Foundation of Warren County – Building on Strength, Lookin...
Since 1949, The Community Foundation of Warren County has offered a way for people to support the organizations that make Warren County a special place to live. Started with less than $36,600, today the Foundation’s assets exceed $70 million thanks to the generous gifts of many Warren County residents. In 2017 the Foundation distributed just […]