The Community Foundation of Warren County never wants a student to miss out on scholarship opportunities. The Foundation scholarship application period for the 2024-2025 academic year is still open but closes April 16th so please apply today. Mark King, Foundation Executive Director added, “If students or parents have any questions on how to proceed, need […]
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Warren Firefighter & EMS Explorer Post Receives Grant
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Paula Southwell Memorial Scholarship Awarded
The Paula Southwell Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Paula Southwell, a student at Warren Area High School, who died tragically prior to graduation. A graduating senior is selected for exemplifying the qualities by which Paula lived; leadership, intelligence, passion, and determination. They must participate in community service throughout their high school careers and […]