News & Events

Explore news, upcoming events, and highlights of our work in scholarships, grants, and community engagement across Northwestern Pennsylvania.

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...
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...

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...

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...
Small Rural church helped by Rural Impact Fund

The Rural Impact Fund | New Grant Program to Strengthen Rural Churches and Communities

Venango, Clarion, & Forest Counties, PA – Bridge Builders Community Foundations, in partnership with the Center for Rural Ministry at Grove City College, is launching the application for the...

McElhattan Impact Fund for the Knox Area: Creating a Legacy of Empowerment and Access

In 2021, the McElhattan Foundation established the McElhattan Impact Fund for the Knox Area, a dedicated resource for supporting programs and projects that benefit the communities of Knox and Clarion...

Bella Cucina Cheers Night – March 4, 2025

Dine for a Cause & Celebrate Mardi Gras with BBCF! Join us for a night of great food, community spirit, and giving back! On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Bella Cucina in Franklin, PA, will host Cheers...

Scholarship Success Story | Jasey Donovan

The Margery L. Himes Memorial Scholarship: Creating Opportunities, Changing Lives Higher education can open doors, but for many students, the financial burden makes it feel out of reach. That’s why...

Hands-On Learning, Lasting Impact: Aidan McCracken and the George J. Vergis Family Scholarship

When Aidan McCracken graduated from Franklin High School, he knew that his next step needed to be something that matched his learning style and his drive to build things with his own hands. That next...

Finding Her Future in Science: Ryleigh Henry and the Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship

When Ryleigh Henry graduated from Franklin High School, she already knew she wanted a career that made a difference in people’s lives. Inspired by her love of science and her passion for helping...

Building a Future on Strong Lines: Caleb Stewart’s Journey with the William & Elizabeth Scholarship

When Caleb Stewart enrolled in the Global Power Line Academy, he knew it wouldn’t be easy. The 10-week lineman program demanded grit, focus, and a willingness to push past limits. “I went into the...

May Non-Profit Roundtable

This Roundtable event will take place on May 15, 2024 at 10AM at the Bridge Builders' Office. For more information please fell free to contact Bridge Builders using our contact page.

Our 2025 Annual Report is Now Available!