From the YMCA to Paws Along the River, the backpack program to the David Martin Health and Dental Clinic, the lasting impacts of the Conarro family can be seen all over Warren County. At a small gathering Monday, Hal and Mary Conarro were honored by the Community Foundation of Warren County for a lifetime of […]
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Children’s Advocacy Center Opens in Warren County
Pennsylvania sees an average of 27,000 child abuse cases each year. Approximately 130 of those cases occur in Warren County. The Children’s Advocacy Center, which officially opened its doors in July of 2018, now offers those affected children a safe place to tell their stories. Years of work and planning have gone into the creation […]
Celebrate the Season with a Gift That Keeps on Giving
This time of year, our thoughts turn to choosing the perfect gift. But what do you give someone who has everything? Honor that special person by giving to the Community Foundation of Warren County in his or her name. It’s a gift that truly keeps on giving for non-profit organizations that provide benefits to the […]
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. […]
Sheffield Ecumenical Food Pantry In Action
The Sheffield Ecumenical Food Pantry celebrated its new location with an open house in December 2017. The event marked more than three years of fundraising, planning and hard work to remodel and refit a building that had been donated to the Pantry. It was a true community effort, and the Community Foundation of Warren County […]
K-9 Fund Growing
Representatives from the Conarro Family Fund, DeFrees Family Memorial Fund, and local law enforcement gathered recently. Contributions from these two component funds of the Community Foundation of Warren County went into the K-9 Fund being administered by the Foundation for the benefit of the K-9 Officer Program. The Conarro Family Fund and the DeFrees Family […]
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 […]
Community Foundation Establishes K-9 Fund
The Community Foundation of Warren County made a $10,000 donation to establish a fund for the purchase, training, and ongoing expenses of securing a new K-9 Officer for Warren County. “The Foundation is pleased to offer support for this important effort in our community,” noted John Lasher, Executive Director of the Foundation. Working in coordination with […]
Warren Gives Celebrates Another Successful Year
Since the Community Foundation of Warren County began their Warren Gives campaign in 2013, the annual event has brought in almost $2 million to charitable organizations serving Warren County, with donations growing each year. This year was no exception, as Warren Gives raised a record-breaking $448,330, a $34,329 increase from 2017. The total includes $40,000 […]
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 […]
Elementary Center “Pajama Day” Raises Money for Kids In Need Fund
On Friday, December 22nd, the PTO of the Warren Area Elementary Center sponsored a Pajama Day Fundraiser to benefit the Kids In Need Fund at the Community Foundation of Warren County. Principal Jennifer Hobbs explained, “Students who wished to do so came to school in their pajamas. Though it was not a requirement, all students […]
New Community Foundation Funds Will Benefit Tidioute
Two new funds established at the Community Foundation of Warren County will provide support to Tidioute’s important institutions and funding for special projects in that community. The Byers Fund was established by Dave and Howard Byers for the benefit of the Tidioute Area Health and Dental Clinic. They also created the Tidioute Institutional Fund which […]