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Eat, Shop, Network! Join us Friday, October 20, for The Fund for Women & Girls biggest fundraiser of the year – Power of the Purse! Tickets are on sale until October 9 at www.tfec.org/pop.
We will celebrate our Women in Philanthropy Awards, welcome our new Dream Team members, and spread the Fund for Women & Girls mission.
Thoughts of su***de can be frightening, but by reaching out for help or checking in with friends and family, we can avoid devastating outcomes. September is Su***de Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by su***de. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss su***de prevention and to seek help. Do you or someone you know need help? Call or text 988.
LAST CHANCE! Use code: POPEARLYBIRD for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop!
Join us on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Check out some of our purse packages that will be available at our silent auction:
Tinsel Town: Kate Spade glitter rose gold flap crossbody bag, make-up bag, jewelry box, slim cardholder, and $50 gift certificate to Café Fresco Center City
Tailgate: White Mammoth Cruiser 15 cooler, clear stadium bag, six pack of Appalachian Brewing Company rootbeer, $50 Giant gift card
Kindness Matters: Black Emerson small Tori Burch tote, Kelly Rae Roberts Kindness Matters wall art, Kindness Matters mug, Kindness Matters throw pillow, Voluspa Forbidden Fig and Gilt Pomander Hinoki Coconut Wax Candles
Let’s Fly Together: Steel blue Hong Fu foldable travel duffel bag, travel pillow and blanket, shoe bag, luggage tag, Ellen Tracy travel kit
A very special thank you to our Annual In-Kind Sponsors - ENVISION and Klock Entertainment - for their support of the Fund for Women & Girls Power of the Purse!
Today is the last chance to use code: POPEARLYBIRD for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop.
Thank you to those who attended our Franklin County Community Foundation Grantee Reception at the Chambersburg Country Club on Thursday, September 7! We had a great time hearing from our 2023 grantees. Thanks to our attendees, we were able to raise $1,575 through our QR code and an additional $300 from People's Choice to go toward meaningful grants that have a greater impact on nonprofit organizations that support the civic, social, educational, and cultural well-being of individuals living in Franklin County.
The winner of our People's Choice is the Cumberland Valley School of Music, who will receive a check for $300! The remaining $300 will go to the Franklin County Community Fund.
Congratulations again to our 2023 grantees!
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library
Blue Mountain Escape
Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Christian Life Church
Council For The Arts Chambersburg
Cumberland Valley School of Music
Diaper Depot Central
Employment Skills Center
Fannett-Metal Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company
Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny
Franklin County Legal Services
Franklin Fire Company
Friends of Fannett-Metal Athletics
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12
Penn's Youth Initiative
Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research
Shippensburg University Foundation
South Central Community Action Programs
The Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Studies Inc.
Waynesboro Community & Human Services
Waynesboro Community Concert Association
In celebration 🎉of Hispanic Heritage Month, your donation helps help to make sure that Hispanic and Latinx communities in our neighborhood receive the support and resources they deserve.
The Contigo Fund was created specifically to support programs, projects, and organizations that serve to strengthen communities of people who define themselves as Hispanic. It is important that we support ALL members of our community and provide them with opportunities to grow and prosper. 🌱
Will YOU help change the lives of Hispanic and Latinx residents in Central PA?
Hispanic Heritage Month ends October 15, donate today!
https://www.tfec.org/funds/tfec-contigo-fund/
LAST CHANCE! Use code: POPEARLYBIRD for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop until September 15.
Join us on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm for our biggest fundraiser of the year! We will celebrate our Women in Philanthropy Awards, welcome our new Dream Team members, and spread the mission of the Fund for Women & Girls. Plus, you can get some holiday shopping done at our purse silent auction!
Thank you to our 2023 Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation Grantee Reception Sponsors for their support of our upcoming event on Thursday, September 14!
Beer Sponsor: Amy Bockis, Vice Chair, MACF Advisory Committee
Wine Sponsor: Patti Herring, Chair, MACF Advisory Committee
Flower Sponsor: Susanna Reppert-Brill, Member, MACF Advisory Committee
Event Sponsor: Buhrig's Gathering Place
Want to learn more about our MACF Grantees? Visit www.tfec.org/macf!
Today, we remember and honor the 2,997 victims of the vicious attacks on September 11, 2001. Although it has been 22 years since the attacks, we vow to .
A very special thank you to our Community Sponsors - Betsy Hancock and Nauman, Smith, Shissler, & Hall LLP - for their support of the Fund for Women & Girls Power of the Purse!
Use code: POPEARLYBIRD until September 15 for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop.
A very special thank you to our Media Sponsor - abc27 News - for their support of the Fund for Women & Girls Power of the Purse!
Use code: POPEARLYBIRD until September 15 for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop.
Thank you to our 2023 Franklin County Community Foundation Grantee Reception Sponsors for their support of our upcoming event on Thursday, September 7!
Flower Sponsor: Elizabeth Denlea, FCCF Advisory Committee Member
Door Prize Sponsor: Lisa Eyer, FCCF Advisory Committee Member
Dessert Sponsor: Anne Finucane, FCCF Advisory Committee Member
People's Choice Match Sponsors: Teresa Beckner, Vice Chair, and Elissa Heil, Member, FCCF Advisory Committee
Want to learn more about our FCCF Grantees? Visit www.tfec.org/fccf!
Happy Labor Day from TFEC! Our offices will be closed today. We will be back in the office Tuesday, September 5th, ready to serve our community!😀
After a great deal of hard work, we’re pleased to announce our reaccreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations! National Standards is a voluntary accreditation that indicates our commitment to excellence and accountability. Learn more at https://www.tfec.org/tfec-receives-national-recognition or www.cfstandards.org.
TFEC will be closing the office today at Noon and will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
The Dillsburg Library Friends Organization receives annual grants from the Lucille C. Vogelsong Fund for the Dillsburg Library Friends Organization. Read about this (page 39) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
TFEC is now hiring a Program Associate for Educational Opportunities. Visit www.tfec.org/employment for more information and to learn how to apply!
ATTENTION STUDENTS! Federal Student Aid (FSA) has made significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Check out our blog post to learn about some of these changes and for three steps you can take to navigate these changes. Read more at https://www.tfec.org/three-steps-students-can-take-for-upcoming-fafsa-changes/.
Tri County Community Action was awarded $10,000 by PCCF in 2022. Read about this (page 37) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
A very special thank you to our Dream Sponsors - A.P. Williams, Conrad Siegel, Evans Engineering Inc, Penn State Health, Thrivent, and "Reiki by Rickie" - for their support of the Fund for Women & Girls Power of the Purse!
Use code: POPEARLYBIRD until September 15 for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop.
Eat, Shop, Network! Join us Friday, October 20, for The Fund for Women & Girls biggest fundraiser of the year – Power of the Purse! Use code: POPEARLYBIRD until September 15 for 10% off your ticket purchase at www.tfec.org/pop.
We will celebrate our Women in Philanthropy Awards, welcome our new Dream Team members, and spread the mission of the Fund for Women & Girls.
In 2022, Girls on the Run Mid State PA was awarded $2,312.90 from the Perry County Community Foundation. Read about this (page 37) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
Happy Birthday to Kirk Demyan, our Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday!🎂🎈🎉
Don’t wait! Nominate a deserving woman by Friday, September 1!
Each year, the Fund for Women & Girls honors local philanthropists through two awards:
🌟The Rising Philanthropists Award
🌟Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy Award
These awards celebrate individuals who are making an impact on our community supporting women and girls.
DON'T WAIT! Nominate a deserving woman TODAY! https://www.tfec.org/wip
LAST CHANCE FOR 15% OFF YOUR POWER OF THE PURSE TICKETS IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY!
Honor a special woman in your life and take her to The Fund for Women and Girls’ largest fundraiser of the year! POP celebrates changemakers in our area through our Women in Philanthropy Awards; welcomes our new Dream Team members who use the power of collective philanthropy to give; and spreads the mission of FWG.
Visit www.tfec.org/pop and use the code: WomensEquality to purchase your tickets today.
You still have 12 hours to take advantage of this special discount in honor of Women’s Equality Day! Visit www.tfec.org/pop and use the code: WomenEquality for 15% off your ticket purchase to Power of the Purse!
By purchasing a ticket, you contribute to meaningful grants that have a greater impact on nonprofit organizations tackling the issues affecting women and girls in the communities where we live, work, and play.
Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women and the ratification of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. Like the trailblazers of the Women’s Suffrage Movement who had a vision of equality for women, The Fund for Women & Girls has a similar vision. FWG’s vision is of a community where women and girls are afforded the right to live in safety, meet their basic needs for living, have the opportunities to pursue their dreams, and are inspired to experience the value of philanthropy.
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we are offering a special discount for tickets to Power of the Purse. Use code: WomensEquality for 15% off your ticket purchase until midnight! Visit www.tfec.org/pop to learn more.
South Central Community Action Programs was awarded $6,784 through the FCCF for The Gleaning Project in 2022. The project’s mission is to obtain nutritionally dense, unprofitable produce from local farms and backyard gardens and distribute it through community partners to reach individuals experiencing food insecurity. Read about this (page 35) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
To celebrate the many contributions women make to our world every day and to remember the sacrifice of those early trailblazers in pursuit of the right to vote, we are offering a 15% discount on your Power of the Purse ticket purchase until August 26.
Power of the Purse, the largest fundraiser for the Fund for Women & Girls, celebrates changemakers in our area through our Women in Philanthropy Awards; welcomes our new Dream Team members who use the power of collective philanthropy to give; and spreads the mission of FWG.
Visit www.tfec.org/pop to purchase your tickets today.
What better way to celebrate the many contributions of women and the passage of the 19th amendment – which gave women the right to vote – than by supporting the Fund for Women & Girls!
In honor of this day, we are offering a special discount for tickets to Power of the Purse on October 20! Use code: WomensEquality for 15% off your ticket purchase until August 26. Visit www.tfec.org/pop to purchase your tickets today.
In 2022, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter - CVAS was awarded $1,200 from Franklin County Community Foundation. Read about this (page 35) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
If you missed it, check out our segment on Good Day PA on ABC27! In honor of Women's Equality Day, we are offering a 15% discount off your ticket purchase for Power of the Purse with the code WomensEquality. Learn more at www.tfec.org/pop.
https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/power-of-the-purse-fundraiser-for-the-fund-for-women-and-girls/
The Fund for Women and Girls’, largest fundraiser of the year is “Power of the Purse.” It’s an afternoon of awards, silent auctions, and philanthropy. Get the details on thi…
Catch us TODAY on Good Day PA talking about Power of the Purse and Women’s Equality Day!
Pictured (L-R): Teri Jakob, Chair, and Susan Lehr, member, of The Fund for Women & Girls Member Engagement and Events Subcommittee.
Though Women’s Equality Day officially isn’t until August 26th, we are celebrating starting today by offering a special discount for The Fund for Women & Girls largest fundraiser of the year, Power of the Purse on October 20! Use code: WomensEquality for 15% off.
By purchasing a ticket, you contribute to meaningful grants that have a greater impact on nonprofit organizations tackling the issues affecting women and girls in the communities where we live, work, and play. Visit www.tfec.org/pop to purchase your ticket today.
Rising Philanthropist Award 🏆
Nominations NOW OPEN! www.tfec.org/wip
Award Criteria:
⭐️Must be a female and/or identify as women in ways that are significant for them, aged 21-35, who has worked or lived in the South Central PA counties of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry, or the Dillsburg Area.
⭐️Must have provided financial commitment to the Fund for Women & Girls and/or other women’s issues programs or projects within our local area.
Judging Criteria:
⭐️The nominee has impacted local organizations and has distinguished herself as a leader in the South Central PA community.
In 2022, PennCares Support Services was awarded $7,000 from the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation to conduct six professional webinar trainings and offer continuing education units through the Engaging Individuals with Dementia program. Read about this (page 33) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
Members of our team are halfway through Leadership Harrisburg Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Development Institute’s JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) Leadership training at Central Penn College.
Pictured are: Sharon Bass, Financial Services Associate; Jessica Graybill, Marketing & Communications Associate; Jenny Black, Administrative Assistant; Erin Gilbert, Donor Services Associate; Jennifer Doyle, Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Investment; Teresa Gonzalez, Community Investment Associate; and Celina Bertovic, Program Officer for Educational Opportunities.
Happy National Nonprofit Day. Today we reflect on the milestone achievements of all nonprofit organizations we’ve had the honor of working with over the years. Through their selfless work, nonprofits are helping to make our communities safer, more inclusive, while at the same time raising a voice for those who can’t do it for themselves.
Tag a nonprofit below that you think deserves some recognition for their hard work!
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Thank you to 'The Nice Guys' for selecting DVSCP as beneficiary of their first place title at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities annual Harrisburg Hoopla!
The June event included various games and competitions with a portion of the proceeds donated to the winning team's chosen nonprofit. 'The Nice Guys' big win resulted in a nearly $3,000 donation to our agency! Thanks to everyone who helped plan and execute this fun event, and to all the incredible participants. 💜
Pictured (L-R) are 'The Nice Guys' Team Captain Amanda Jackson, TFEC's Jennifer Doyle, DVSCP Executive Director Sonya Browne, and Harrisburg Hoopla Chair Jenna Reitz!
In 2022, the West Shore Wildlife Center was awarded $8,640 through the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation. Read more about how grant funds provided safe and stable housing for LGBTQ+ young adults of color at GLO (page 33) and more in our 2022 Annual Report: https://www.tfec.org/annual-report/
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We were SO excited to be on abc27 News's Good Day PA for our #PowerofthePurse segment!! Shout out to Todd Snovel (Co-Chair of our Advisory Committee) and to Teri Jakob (Member of our Fund for Women and Girls Marketing and Events Committee)! If you haven't registered, make sure you do before it's too late! Go to www.tfec.org/pop to get tickets TODAY!
Today is the DAY! After tonight, the polls will be CLOSED. Make sure you've voted for the project you'd like to see funded with $10,000. And be sure to come next week when we announce the Spark! winner. ❗❗ Go to https://www.tfec.org/spark to get your last votes in!❗❗
Every year on August 17, we celebrate National Nonprofit Awareness Day. Today we reflect on the milestone achievements of all nonprofit organizations we’ve had the honor of working with over the years. Through their selfless work, nonprofits are helping to make our communities safer, more inclusive, while at the same time raising a voice for those who can’t do it for themselves. Tag a nonprofit below that you think deserves some recognition for their hard work!
Women comprise the majority population among the poor, uneducated, and abused in Central Pennsylvania and around the world. And she could be someone you know or love. The Fund for Women and Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, uses collective philanthropy to build awareness of and respond to issues affecting women and girls in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry Counties and the Dillsburg area. Visit the Fund’s website to learn how you can help: https://www.tfec.org/our-community/initiatives/womens-fund-overview/
You've got that 🔥🔥🔥 in you. Spark!, by TFEC, was created to bring out the passion you have for making your community better. To do it, we're rewarding one budding philanthropist with a $10,000 fund to make their project possible. And of course, the Spark! contest winner will receive support from our philanthropic experts along the way. Visit TFEC.org/Spark to learn more about this contest and how to enter your project today.
ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE BREAKFAST https://www.tfec.org/wfgranteebreakfast/buytickets/ We only have 30 seats left, so make sure to get your tickets before we sell out! Register today and help us celebrate the Fund for Women & Girls 2021 grantees! https://www.tfec.org/wfgranteebreakfast/buytickets/
ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE BREAKFAST https://www.tfec.org/wfgranteebreakfast/buytickets/ We only have 30 seats left, so make sure to get your tickets before we sell out! Register today and help us celebrate the Fund for Women & Girls 2021 grantees! https://www.tfec.org/wfgranteebreakfast/buytickets/
Women control 51%–or $22 trillion—of the country’s personal wealth, a critical factor driving philanthropic decisions in Central Pennsylvania and across the United States. The Fund for Women & Girls celebrates women’s charitable giving each year with two awards presented to deserving women in our region. The Fund for Women & Girls is now accepting applications for the Karen F. Snider Women In Philanthropy Award and the Rising Philanthropist Award. https://www.tfec.org/honoring-women-in-philanthropy-the-2022-fund-for-women-girls-awards/
⭐️ WHO IS YOUR NONPROFIT HERO? ⭐️ Each year, the Fund for Women & Girls honors local philanthropists through two awards – the Rising Philanthropists Award and the Karen F. Snider Women in Philanthropy Award. These awards celebrate individuals who are making an impact on our community supporting women and girls. DON'T WAIT! Nominate a deserving woman TODAY! https://www.tfec.org/wip
Are you concerned about the cost of your child's college tuition? TFEC wants to help them afford the higher education they need to achieve their dreams. Browse our hundreds of local scholarship opportunities awarded to local students at the link below. And you can even sort by school district! https://www.tfec.org/tfec-scholarships/scholarship-search/
Don't leave scholarship money on the table! Browse over 120 scholarship funds awarded to local students with TFEC! https://www.tfec.org/scholarship-search
Lessen the impact of the dreaded college tuition bill! TFEC has hundreds of scholarship funds awarded to local students that can help make college more affordable for you! https://www.tfec.org/tfec-scholarships/scholarship-search/
🔍 Searching for scholarship opportunities can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With TFEC's new scholarship search feature, you can find scholarship opportunities that are curated specifically for your school! https://www.tfec.org/tfec-scholarships/scholarship-search/current-high-school-seniors/
Are you searching for college scholarships? TFEC has hundreds of opportunities awarded to local students that can help you achieve your higher education goals! https://www.tfec.org/tfec-scholarships/scholarship-search/
SAVE THE DATE for the Fund for Women & Girls Annual Grantee Recognition Breakfast! 🌸 📌Tuesday, April 26, 2022! WE'RE BACK! And we can't wait to see you! Be inspired by the 2021 Fund for Women & Girls grantees as they share their powerful stories about the ways they are changing the lives of women and girls in our region. ❤️️
🎆HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎆 Hope you had a safe and happy holiday with loved ones and family! 💝
What's stopping you? Adding charitable goals to your New Year's resolutions might seem overwhelming, but our team of experts make it easy to start. Easy to manage. Easy to give. https://www.tfec.org/invest-in-your-passion/
With the Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership for the Center Square Groundbreaking Ceremony!
Juneteenth 2021. Celebrate Freedom. From The Juneteenth Foundation: It all started during the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, which led to the freedom of Black slaves. It was not until the first anniversary in 1865 that the observance of June 19 became a holiday commemorating the African American Emancipation Day. Learn more about this federal holiday (as established by President Biden as of yesterday) by watching the video linked below or following The Juneteenth Foundation! https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/videos/788070915412284/
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