News & Events

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

Honoring a Legacy of Compassion: The Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Established in 2022, the Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship was created by John Kurtich to honor the memory of his late wife, Alfreda Kurtich—a woman of deep faith, kindness, and unwavering...

Bridge Builders Community Foundations Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients

Venango, Forest and Clarion Counties, PA — Bridge Builders Community Foundations is proud to announce the recipients of scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each year, the Foundation...

Honoring a Legacy of Leadership: The Coach Patterson Charitable Foundation

Few people leave the kind of lasting impact that Coach Pat Patterson did in the Oil City community. As an educator, coach, and mentor, his influence extended far beyond the classroom and the field—he...

Enriching Our Region Through the Arts: The Venango County Arts and Culture Endowment

Since its founding in 1997 by the former Venango Area Community Foundation (now an affiliate of Bridge Builders Community Foundations), the Venango County Arts and Culture Endowment has played a...

Bridge Builders Community Foundations Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy and Community Impact

Today, April 30, 2025, Bridge Builders Community Foundations (BBCF) proudly marks a major milestone—50 years of philanthropic service and transformational community impact across the Oil Region....

Celebrating 50 Years of Impact: What to Expect in 2025

Bridge Builders Community Foundations is officially turning 50—and we’re celebrating in a big way! Since 1975, we’ve been connecting people who care with causes that matter, and in 2025, we’re...

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!