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Getting Outside and Building a Future

Gage Haniwalt has been named the first recipient of The Denny Hickman – Get Outside and Do Stuff Memorial Scholarship. Gage received a $4,000 award to support his studies at Bloomsburg University,...
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Keeping the Forest in Good Hands with the Denny Hickman Scholarship

For Denny Hickman, the outdoors was more than a place to visit. It was where he worked, explored, and built a life. His connection to the woods shaped his career, his family’s lumber business, and...
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Supporting Rural Healthcare in Tionesta

In rural communities, access to dependable healthcare often depends on a small number of local providers and facilities. Keeping those facilities equipped to serve patients safely and comfortably is...
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Building Skills, Serving the Community

Some skills are best learned by doing. Through Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center’s House of Trades program, participants gain hands-on experience while completing projects that local...
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Grantmaking Reimagined: BBCF Introduces a New Approach to Community Grantmaking

Bridge Builders Community Foundations (BBCF) is introducing a reimagined approach to grantmaking designed to make the application process clearer and more efficient while creating opportunities for...
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Fighting Childhood Hunger in Forest County

For many children, the meals served at school are an important source of consistent nutrition. When the school week ends, however, families may face the difficult question of how to make food last...
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Investing in Engineering Talent Close to Home

Investing in Engineering Talent Close to Home

For many recent graduates, earning a degree is only the beginning. Student loan payments can follow them into the first years of their careers, shaping decisions about where to live, where to work,...
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From Training to a Manufacturing Career

For many people considering a new career, one of the biggest challenges is finding an affordable way to gain the skills employers need. A 2024 grant from the William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund...
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BBCF Awards Record-Breaking $613,440 in Scholarships to Local Students

Bridge Builders Community Foundations is proud to announce a record-breaking year of scholarship support for local students.For the 2026–2027 academic year, BBCF awarded $613,440.14 in scholarships...
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Giving With Intention: Aligning Your Philanthropy With Your Financial Plan

Have you ever wondered how your charitable giving fits into your overall financial plan? For many individuals and families, generosity is an important part of life. They support causes they care...
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Why Local Giving Has a Different Kind of Impact

When people think about charitable giving, large national organizations often come to mind. Those organizations do meaningful work. But giving locally operates differently — and in many cases, the...
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What Does a Community Foundation Actually Do?

If you stopped someone in Northwestern Pennsylvania and asked them what a community foundation is, chances are they wouldn’t have a clear answer. Many people have heard the term, but few can explain...
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