Adams County Community Foundation

08/26/2026

We can remember Dolly Parton locally with a gift to her Adams County Community Foundation Fund that provides free monthly books to Adams County children ages 0-5.
We will always love you Dolly!
https://adamscountycf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1891

07/29/2026

How do you process millions in Giving Spree gifts from thousands of donors for 100 Adams County nonprofits? Very carefully! Mapping Day

07/24/2026

Behind every grant we award is a local story of resilience, growth, and community.

From strengthening local food security programs to expanding workforce development opportunities across Adams County. Your generosity to the Fund for Adams County creates lasting, local change. When we pool our resources, even a small contribution turns into a major Community Foundation grant for non-profits on the front lines.

See how Adams County Grants has supported our community:

https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/

07/15/2026

The most important charitable gifts aren’t always the ones we see. The best philanthropy isn’t measured by the recognition it receives. It is measured by the lives that are better because someone cared enough to give.

The Most Important Gift You’ll Never See Leave a Comment / Giving Spree, Philanthropy Blog / By Ralph Serpe Last October, I sat down with Megan Shreve of SCCAP to talk about the growing strain on food pantries and food distribution programs across Adams County and the families who depend on them. ...

07/09/2026

If you built it, be sure to build the endowment that sustains it.

🐘 No Elephants Without Hay

There's an old saying: "No elephants without hay."

Without a sustainment plan for the Gettysburg Welcome Center, all we've created is a future liability.

🌟Thanks to our designated endowment with the Adams County Community Foundation, the Welcome Center is positioned for long-term sustainability.

Your gift will help ensure it remains:

✅ Clean
✅ Staffed
✅ Maintained
✅ Ready to serve
..for generations to come.

Support the Endowment Fund today.

🎁 Donate today:

🔗 adamscountycf.org

07/08/2026

The Shirley Smith Youth Service Fund at the Adams County Community Foundation benefits young people, ages 14-24, with grants to support service projects.

The Fund is proud to support Caleb Sellers' Eagle Scout project with a $7,000 grant. His project will add a historically inspired 1880s-style bandstand to Alumni Park, creating an accessible gathering space for musical performances while building on the park's tribute to the unifying power of music. We can't wait to see this new community landmark come to life!


https://www.adamscountycf.org/shirley-smith-youth-service-grant/

06/26/2026

Eligible nonprofits serving Adams County are encouraged to apply for grant awards through the Adams County Community Foundation's Adams County Grants program.

Grant awards of up to $25,000 are available for:
• Affordable Housing
• Food Security
• Licensed Mental Health Services
• Workforce Development

The Letter of Intent is the first step in the application process. Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits may submit up to two Letters of Intent during this grant cycle.

The Letter of Intent deadline is 5:00 p.m. on July 6.

Review eligibility requirements and application guidelines at:
https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/grants/

06/17/2026

Generosity doesn't happen by accident. It's learned, modeled, and passed from one generation to the next.

This Father's Day, our own Matt Thomas reflects on a childhood lesson that shaped his understanding of giving and community. His story is a reminder that some of the most important values are taught not through words, but through example.

Read "Philanthropy in the Family" here: https://www.adamscountycf.org/philanthropy-in-the-family/

06/02/2026

The Bernard, Mary and Richard Selby Family Memorial Fund at the Adams County Community Foundation has awarded more than $66,000 in grants to support public safety, youth programs, food security, community organizations, churches, and more throughout Littlestown.

Since 2019, the fund has distributed more than $380,000 to strengthen the community Richard "Dick" Selby loved so dearly.

Read more and see the full list of grant recipients: https://www.adamscountycf.org/selby-family-memorial-fund-awards-more-than-66000-to-support-littlestown-community/