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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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Stronger Together: A Community Conversation on Food Insecurity in Venango County

Food insecurity isn’t always visible — but in Venango County, it’s very real. Nearly 50,000 people call this county home. More than 1,200 families live below the poverty line, and over 1,600...
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How to Navigate Local Scholarship Opportunities: A Guide for Students and Families

Applying for scholarships can feel complicated, especially if this is your first time going through the process. Between schoolwork, activities, jobs, and deadlines, it is not always obvious where to...
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BBCF supports students through a centralized scholarship application connecting local donors to educational opportunities.

How BBCF Supports Students Through More Than 70 Local Scholarships

Each year, students across our region take a major step toward their future by applying for scholarships. For some, that support makes higher education possible. For others, it reduces financial...
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Forest County Community Foundation Giving Tree Celebrates Loved Ones & Generosity

Forest County Community Foundation Giving Tree Celebrates Loved Ones and Generosity

The Forest County Community Foundation’s Giving Tree held special meaning for many Forest County residents this holiday season. Through this annual initiative, community members were invited to honor...
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Bridge Builders Community Foundations Receives READY Appalachia Award to Strengthen Community Impact Across Northwestern Pennsylvania

Bridge Builders Community Foundations (BBCF) is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of the 23 community foundations across Appalachia to receive a 2025 READY Appalachia...
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Pennsylvania Passes Historic HB 1176

This week marks a transformative moment for communities across Pennsylvania — and for community foundations like Bridge Builders Community Foundations. Governor Josh Shapiro has officially signed HB...
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