News

$336K in Scholarships Awarded to 207 Students

As the new school year begins, 207 local students will be getting a jump-start on their educations, thanks to community members who have established scholarship or award funds at Centre... Read More >

Centre Gives Breaks Record with $1,425,795 in Donations

For the sixth year in a row, the Centre County community has broken a Centre Gives record by raising $1,425,795 via 9,659 total gifts in 36 hours. “We are so... Read More >

Centre Gives Exceeds $852,000 in First 12 Hours

During the first 12 hours of Centre Gives, Centre County residents demonstrated their love of place by donating more than $643,000 to their favorite nonprofits. Combined with the $200,000 stretch pool and... Read More >

$354,000 in Grants Distributed to Local Nonprofits

As part of our annual and first-quarter granting cycle, Centre Foundation will distribute $354,000 through 197 grants. These grants will benefit 107 nonprofits serving our community in one of four interest... Read More >

Centre PACT Students Issue $8,596 in Grants to Five Local Organizations

Thirteen Centre County high school students awarded $8,596 to five local nonprofits at the conclusion of their year-long participation in Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens), a program of... Read More >

Scholarships Now Available for Emergency Volunteers

Centre County is offering scholarships to encourage new emergency responder volunteers in Centre County. These scholarships can be used for any certificate or degree program offered by Central Pennsylvania Institute... Read More >

Centre Foundation Welcomes Desiree Fralick as 2018 Board Chair

Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that Desiree Fralick, Esq. has been named the 2018 Board Chair. As Attorney and Shareholder with The Mazza Law Group, P.C., Desiree brings with... Read More >

Centre Foundation Awards More Than $54,000 in Annual Grants

Centre Foundation recently selected 25 local organizations to receive grants from this year’s field-of-interest funds, totaling more than $54,000. Each September, organizations are invited to apply for funding from these 14... Read More >

Centre Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Strawberry Fields, Honors Mimi Barash Coppersmith

While celebrating a record-breaking year of philanthropy, Centre Foundation recently announced this year’s $100,000 Centre Inspires grant recipient as Strawberry Fields for their proposal of a coffee shop that employs... Read More >

Giving Circle Members Distribute $15,000 in Grants

After members’ votes were tallied, the $10,000 Giving Circle grant was awarded to Hearts for Homeless, which will use the money for its day shelter. “With this grant from the... Read More >