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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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