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| Donate | Clarion County Community Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Clarion County Community Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Fund is a fund for charitable purposes in Clarion County, Pennsylvania. As a discretionary fund, the Community Foundation Board and Foundation Distribution Committee may decide upon the use of this Fund. |
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| Donate | Forest County Unrestricted Endowment Fund, Founded by Bill and Judy McDaid Forest County Unrestricted Endowment Fund is a fund for charitable purposes in Forest County, Pennsylvania. This fund was established by long time Forest County Community Foundation advocates Bill and Judy McDaid. As a discretionary fund, the Community Foundation Board and Foundation Distribution Committee may decide upon the use of this Fund. |
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| Donate | Punxsutawney Area Community Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Punxsutawney Area Community Foundation Endowment Fund is a fund for charitable purposes in the Punxsutawney area in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. As a discretionary Fund the Community Foundation Board and Foundation Distribution Committee may decide upon the use of this Fund. |
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| Donate | Venango Area Community Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Venango Area Community Foundation Outreach & Operations Fund is a fund established to fund and assist in the operations of Bridge Builders Community Foundations and promote the mission and awareness of the Community Foundation in its service area. |
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| Donate | Allegheny Valley Trails Association Endowment The Allegheny Valley Trails Association established this endowment to strengthen the regions "rails to trails" projects, organizations and programs. The endowment that will enable donors to promote, build and sustain a growing network of recreation trails and provide a permanent and growing endowment for Allegheny Valley Trails Association. The Fund will be used to: -Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to a permanent Fund that will support and sustain existing recreation trails in the region; -Maintain and improve existing recreation trails; -Acquire new right-of-way or properties for new trails; -Construction and/or improvements needed to open new trails and -Promote the use and public support of rails to trails in the Allegheny Valley Region. |
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| Donate | Child Development Centers Endowment The Child Development Centers Endowment was established to accept and generate funds to improve and enhance the programs provided by Child Development Centers of Venango County, a non-profit organization. The Child Development Centers Endowment Fund was established to provide a permanent and growing endowment for Child Development Centers located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. The Endowment will be used to: -Support charitable activities, services and events provided by CDC in Venango County; -Enhance existing services; -Support new services or initiatives and -Preserve the quality of services and facilities operated by CDC |
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| Donate | Clarion County 4H Endowment The Clarion County 4-H Endowment was established to augment and support the charitable purposesof the programs of the Clarion County 4-H. |
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| Donate | Clarion Free Library Continuation Fund The Clarion Free Library Continuation Fund was established in 2014 to support the Clarion Free Library and its mission to serve the Clarion area. |
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| Donate | Community Services of Venango County Endowment The Community Services of Venango County Endowment was established to accept and generate funds to improve and enhance the programs provided by Community Services of Venango County, a non-profit organization. Community Services of Venango County is dedicated to improving the lives of Venango County residents. The Community Services Endowment Fund was established to provide a permanent and growing endowment for Community Services of Venango County. |
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| Donate | Cooperstown Public Library The Fund shall be used to meet the operational and capital needs that further the not-for-profit mission of the Cooperstown Public Library. |
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| Donate | Eccles Rimersburg Medical Center Endowment This fund was established following the wishes of Mr. Ralph M. Eccles in his Last Will and Testament. This fund is intended to provide resources to be used for the Rimersburg Medical Center or its successor. The net income of Mr. Eccles trust is to be paid annually to Rimersburg Medical Center. The endowment will be used for: An immunization program for the prevention of mumps, measles, tetanus, and other diseases, A blood pressure clinic and glaucoma testing program for adults, A program to acquire equipment required by persons disabled by age or illness (wheel chairs, hospital beds, walkers), and loan said equipment to those needing it, A program to distribute educational materials in support of programs to control narcotic and drug problems of the inhabitants of the Rimersburg area |
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| Donate | Franklin Civic Operetta Association The Franklin Civic Operetta Association Fund was established in 2017 to maintain the operations of the Barrow-Civic Theatre. |
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| Donate | Franklin Public Library Association Endowment The Franklin Public Library Endowment is a Fund within the Foundation to accept and generate funds to insure and to enhance the growth of Library programs and services for the betterment of area communities. The Endowment Fund provides the opportunity for the people of Franklin to contribute to the support and renewal of Franklin Public Library services, programs and facilities. The Fund is used to: Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to the future of the Library and the educational and cultural purposes served by the Library; Instill a sense of pride and commitment by Library patrons; Enhance existing Library services; Support new Library services or initiatives and Preserve the quality services and facilities that are our Library heritage. |
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| Donate | Kathleen Gordon Wilson Memorial Book A subfund of Franklin Public Library Association Endowment. |
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| Donate | Mary Ann Richardson Endowment A subfund of the Franklin Civic Operetta Association Fund. This fund's purpose is to support the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Mary Ann Richardson's honor. |
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| Donate | Oil City Arts and Cultural Endowment A volunteer group of interested citizens created the Oil City Arts and Cultural Endowment with the mission of strengthening the city's Arts and Cultural Commissions programming and the revitalization of the city by creating an endowment that will enable donors, organizations, and groups to promote, sustain, enrich, and revitalize the City of Oil City through the arts and cultural endeavors. The purpose of the fund is to provide a permanent and growing endowment for the Oil City Arts and Cultural Commission and to: Provide the opportunity for individuals, corporations, and non-profits to contribute to the revitalization of the City through the arts and cultural endeavors, Build the bridges needed to strengthen the City's arts and cultural community, Enhance existing programs, Encourage the development of new programs, Support and sustain the Arts and Cultural Commission and its current and future programs, Initiate new programs that promote arts education or broaden participation in existing programs, Augment, support, or continue Oil City Area School District, Elementary, Middle, or High School programs that promote interactions between students and adult/senior artists in the Oil City Area, Enable Oil City Area non-profits to build capacities through arts and cultural initiatives |
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| Donate | Oil City Civic Center Endowment The Oil City Civic Center Endowment was created to accept and generate funds to improve and enhance the Oil City Civic Center, a non-profit facility housing artists, charitable, civic, and public service organizations. The Civic Center located in the National Transit Building, a national historic landmark, will be dedicated to improving the lives of Oil City Area residents. The Fund will be used to: Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to a permanent Endowment that will support the operation of and improvements to the buildings and facilities of the Oil City Civic Center, Support the National Transit Building facility as a hub for civic, charitable and cultural activity in the Oil City area, Preserve the historic and architectural structure of the National Transit Building as a significant part of our heritage |
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| Donate | Oil City Library Endowment The Oil City Library Endowment Fund will create the opportunity for the people of Oil City to contribute to the support and renewal of Oil City Library services, programs, and facilities. |
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| Donate | Oil Creek Railway Historical Society The Oil Creek RailwayHistorical Society Fund was created to further carry out the educational and charitable uses and purposes of The Community Foundation. This Fund will promote growth and betterment within the Venango County Region and to further the charitable mission of the Oil Creek RailwayHistorical Society. |
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| Donate | Oil Region Astronomy Education Endowment Oil Region Astronomy Education Endowment Board, a volunteer committee of the Oil Region Astronomical Society, created this Endowment as a Fund within the Foundation to inspire the understanding of our universe through the promotion of the astronomical sciences. The Endowment Fund is an opportunity for individuals, businesses and community groups to contribute to the support of the Oil Region Astronomical Society services, programs and facilities. The Fund will be used to: Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to the future of the Oil Region Astronomical Observatory and the educational purposes served by the Observatory; Instill a sense of pride and commitment by Observatory patrons; Enhance existing Oil Region Astronomical Society programs; Support new Oil Region Astronomical Society services or initiatives and Preserve the quality of Astronomical Society programs and facilities. |
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| Donate | Oil Region Library Association Endowment The Fund shall be used to meet the operational and capital needs that further the not-for-profit mission of ORLA, Oil City, PA. The purpose of ORLA is operations of public library service currently comprised of three locations: Oil City Library, Franklin Public Library, Cooperstown Public Library. The mission is that ORLA is dedicated to enriching the lives of our community, encouraging lifelong learning and providing access to information and resources. ORLA nurtures a diverse, educated and inclusive community in all of Venango County. |
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| Donate | Presbyterian Homes Endowment Presbyterian Homes Endowment Fund was established to support the Presbyterian Homes facility and programs at its Oil City, Pennsylvania Facility know as Oakwood Heights. |
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| Donate | Punxsutawney Area Coal Memorial Endowment The Punxsutawney Area Coal Memorial Endowment was created to benefit the Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Inc. for the ongoing expenses of the Coal Memorial in Jefferson County. This Endowment will be used to: Construct and maintain a building to house the Punxsutawney Area Coal Memorial, Provide for the upkeep of the building and the memorial, House the Society's collection of historical documents and artifacts, Provide exhibits which interpret the contribution of the coal and related industries in the Punxsutawney area |
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| Donate | Punxsutawney Area Historical and Genealogical Society Endowment The Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society Endowment was established to assist the Punxsutawney Area Historical & Genealogical Society in its mission: The mission of the Society shall be to receive, collect and preserve the historical and genealogical records and artifacts of the area; to maintain a library and museum for their perpetuation and care; to encourage the preservation and restoration of material things and places that are of historical significance to the area; to exhibit artifacts and educate persons about subjects of historical, genealogical and cultural value; and to engage the community to that end. |
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| Donate | Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center Endowment The Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center Fund was established to assist the mission of Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center: Transforming lives by leading people, especially youth, to a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a life of dedicated service to Him. |
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| Donate | United Way of Venango County Endowment This Endowment Fund was established with a bequest from Geraldine Ritchey to the United Way of Venango County in 1995. A gift from Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heinz was added to the Endowment. The Endowment income is used to support the United Way Mission: "The United Way of Venango County will improve the health and quality of life for local residents by coordinating a community-wide voluntary fundraising campaign and distributing resources to meet both current and emerging human service needs." |
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| Donate | Venango County 4-H Endowment This Endowment was created in November 2012 in order to be a resource for the Venango County 4-H program. |
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| Donate | Venango County Humane Society The Venango County Humane Society Fund was etablished to maintain the operations and programs of the Venango County Humane Society. |
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| Donate | Venango Training and Development Center Endowment The Venango Training & Development Center Endowment was established to support and augment the charitable purposes of the Venango Training & Development Center a 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Seneca, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | Wood-Noble Genealogical Book |
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| Donate | YWCA of Oil City Endowment The YWCA of Oil City Endowment was established to support the operation and purposes of the YWCA located in Oil City, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | Albaugh Paranick Charitable The Albaugh Paranick Charitable Fund was established to provide support for a variety of charitable purposes primarily benefiting Venango County. |
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| Donate | Daniels McConnell Scholarship Development The Daniels McConnell Development Fund is a donor advised fund that will support the Susan L. Daniels Memorial Scholarship and the Susie McConnell Memorial Scholarship. |
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| Donate | Dennis and Martha Lamb Charitable The Dennis and Martha Lamb Charitable Fund was established by Dennis and Martha Lamb to benefit various churches, non-profit agencies, youth programs, and other charitable programs and services in the Tionesta, Pennsylvania area. |
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| Donate | Mark and Rita Hale Charitable The Mark and Rita Hale Charitable Fund was established to provide support for a variety of charitable purposes benefiting Venango County. |
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| Donate | Paul and Ellen Flickner Charitable The Paul & Ellen Flickner Charitable Fund was established to support Oakland United Methodist Church of Venango County, PA; Saint Stephens Church of Oil City, PA; Oil City YMCA; Oil City Salvation Army; the Venango County Humane Society and other charitable organizations and programs in Venango County. |
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| Donate | The Charles and Anna Belle Kinnear Donor Advised Fund The Charles & Anna Belle Kinnear fund was established to benefit Utica Elementary School Students in Venango County, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | The Viola Falconi Communion Dress This donor advised fund, created by Mary L. Chapman, daughter of Viola J. Falconi, was established to continue a sparked tradition from when her mother Viola was a little girl, to award a communion dress every year to a deserving little girl going to make her first communion. |
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| Donate | The Williams Charitable This donor advised fund was established to provide support for a variety of charitable purposes benefiting the Venango Area Community. |
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| Donate | Thomas L. Barletta Foundation Charitable Fund for Punxsutawney Youth Commission, Inc. This fund was established to provide support to primarily benefit the Punxsutawney Youth Commission, Inc. |
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| Donate | Venango Chamber This donor advised fund was established to provide support for a variety of charitable purposes benefiting the Venango Area Community. |
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| Donate | Venango County Fire Chiefs Association The Venango County Fire Chiefs Association Fund was established to provide education to better prepare Venango County residents for fire prevention and emergency preparedness inthe Venango County Area. |
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| Donate | Venango County Sheriff's Fund This donor advised fund was established to provide support for a variety of charitable purposes benefiting the Venango Area Community. |
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| Donate | Building Student Connections This fund, established by Ron Heasley of Forest County, was established with the following mission: To provide funds to enrich student lives by building connections and growth opportunities. The proceeds from this fund will assist students in exploring different careers, learn about and pursue education and training, cultivate connections and partnerships with businesses, organizations and service groups and provide growth opportunities to explore people and culture in the larger world. These connections will be formed to enhance Forest County for generations to come. |
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| Donate | Carl L. Trauterman, Jr. Charitable This donor designated fund was established with two missions: 1)To provide aid and assistance to individual(s) residing in Venango County, Pennsylvania; who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and who have experienced or require one or more of the following: economic distress, natural disaster, catastrophic loss, sudden loss of income, handicapped access, transportation, or emergency dental care; and 2)Toprovide financial assistance to the Shriners Hospital for Children of Erie, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | Charles E. and Eleanor T. Stubler Memorial The Charles E. and Eleanor T, Stubler Memorial Fund is a donor designated fund that will support various charitable cause in Venango County in memory of Charles E. and Eleanor T, Stubler. |
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| Donate | Clarion County Community Foundation Rare Gift Endowment The mission of the Rare Gift Endowment Fund is to offer donors a ready choice to assist in creating and growing their own new Clarion County Community Foundation endowment to support secular nonprofits in Clarion County. |
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| Donate | DeBence Antique Music World Charitable To provide unrestricted income to the ongoing operations of the DeBence Antique Music World Museum. |
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| Donate | Kenneth R. Best & Louise A. Best Charitable This donor designated fund was established with two missions: 1)To provide financial assistance to the Oil City Public Library; and 2)To provide financial assistance to the Venango County Area Agency on Aging to be used exclusively for the purposes of its Retired Senior VolunteerProgram. |
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| Donate | Kopchak Family Charitable Fund, in Memory of Myron and Tillie Kopchak and their daughters, Jeraldine and Virginia Kopchak The Kopchak Family Charitable Fund was established to provide funds for various nonprofits that serve in and around Franklin, Pennsylvania. Specifically, this fund will help to support the following organizations: Oil Region Library Association (Franklin Branch), Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Community Services of Venango County, Franklin Civic Operetta Association, St. Patrick Church (Food Pantry and Building Fund), Venango Region Catholic School, Young Men's Christian Association of Franklin & Grove City, American Red Cross, and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. |
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| Donate | Mike & Nancy Baker Charitable This donor designatedfund was established with the following missions: 1) To provide aid and assistance to individuals residing in Venango County, Pennsylvania, who are veterans of the United States Armed Forces and who have experienced or require one or more of the following:economic distress, natural disaster, catastrophic loss, sudden loss of income, handicapped access, transportation, or emergency dental care; and 2) To provide financial assistance to the Shriners Hospital for Children of Erie, Pennsylvania; and 3) To provide financial assistance to the Venango County Humane Society; and 4) To provide financial assistance to the Kirtland Foundation of Franklin, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | Sally & Michael Vereb Charitable The Sally and Michael Vereb Charitable Fund was established to enhance elementary and secondary students in the enjoyment of the arts for school districts based in Clarion County. This Fund supports internal and external activities related to the arts, which include but are not limited to exhibits, art programs, art workshops, summer camps, and the purchase or rental of instruments. |
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| Donate | Tri-County Animal Rescue Legacy The Tri-County Animal RescueCenter LegacyFund was established to assist the Tri-County Animal Rescue Center in its mission: Tri-County Animal Rescue Center rescues needy cats and dogs and provides them with the quality care they deserve until we can place them in forever homes where they will be treated as part of the family. We are committed to preventing cruelty to animals and to helping reduce pet overpopulation by providing access to low-cost spay/neuter programs, trap-neuter-return programs, and education for the general public. |
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| Donate | Ben Franklin Trust of the Venango County Area Community Foundation The Ben Franklin Trust Fund was established as a field of interest Fund in the Venango Area Community Foundation by a grant from the Ben Franklin Trust in 1993. The Venango Area Community Foundation's Distribution Committee is to decide on the use of income from the Ben Franklin Trust Fund based upon current needs in Venango County and Northwest Pennsylvania that would be appropriate to award grants from a Fund in memory of Ben Franklin. Current priorities are: -Leadership Development, -Emerging Technologies, -Quality and Caring, -History and Heritage |
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| Donate | Caring for the Caregiver Jackie’s Chapter Caring for the Caregiver Jackie's Chapter is a support organization under the Venango Area Community Foundation. Caring for the Caregiver was created to be a living, active memorial to our beloved Venango County caregiver, Jackie Runge whose life and caring spirit was truly inspirational. Jackie's Chapter exists to meet the needs of Venango County caregivers by providing funds and other types of support to address their individual and collective needs from the perspective of a "whole" being --physical, emotional and spiritual. The Caregiver Fund is an opportunity for the people of Venango County to contribute to the support of Jackie's Chapter. The Caregiver Fund will be used to: Provide the opportunity for Venango County residents to contribute to the future of and the caring purposes served by Jackie's Chapter; Show community leadership and shared commitment to our caregivers by being there for them in their time of need; Enable an expanding number of persons from all walks of life to participate by sharing the concept of Caring for the Caregivers -Jackie's Chapter; Work in cooperation with other agencies and groups which have a kindred purpose and receive, maintain, and accept as assets, any property, whether real, personal or mixed, by way of gift, bequest, devise, or purchase from any person, firm, trust, or corporation to be used for the purposes of Jackie's Chapter. |
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| Donate | City of Franklin Family of Funds The City of Franklin Family of Funds was established to support worthy and charitable endeavors of the City of Franklin. The initial funds are: Imagine Franklin Legacy |
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| Donate | City of Oil City Family of Funds The Oil City Family of Funds was established to support worthy and charitable endeavors of the City of Oil City. This agreement creates three specific initial funds and provides a framework for the creation of additional funds. The initial funds are: Bike Path Completion Fund, Marina Project Fund, General Charitable Fund |
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| Donate | Clarion Area Football Boosters The Clarion Area Football Boosters Fund was established to benefit the Clarion Area School District's football program, staff, and the high school football players. |
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| Donate | Clarion Borough Community Parks Fund (Founded by Janice Horn) The Clarion Borough Community Parks Fund was established by Janice Horn to design, establish, and maintain accessible and walkable parks and playgrounds within the confines of the boundaries of the Borough of Clarion, Pennsylvania. This fund will allow for the development of the social, economic, health, and environmental benefits that come with parks and other recreational areas which are important values for improving and maintaining the quality of life of a community. |
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| Donate | Franklin High School Alumni Development Supports the development of The Franklin Alumni Scholarship, which was established by generous Franklin High School Alumni in 2012 to support a Franklin High School senior or a graduate of Franklin High School |
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| Donate | Frank M. and Eleanor R. Miese This donor designated fund was established to be devoted to the benefit of underprivileged, orphaned, dependent, neglected, delinquent and disadvantaged children first in the Cooperstown Borough, then in Utica Borough, Jackson Township and Canal Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania; and then within a five (5) mile radius thereof. |
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| Donate | Glen L. Mohnkern Newsroom The Glen L. Mohnkern Newsroom Fund was established by a small group of colleagues, family, and friends who admired and respected Glen. The purpose of this fund is to honor Glen’s commitment to journalism; to his hometown of Oil City as well as surrounding communities; and to the cultivation of future lovers of the news. Glen was a mentor to many young journalists he worked with during his years at The Derrick. This fund will serve as a continuation of that cultivation and mentorship by providing opportunities for students interested in journalism and the dissemination of information. |
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| Donate | Imagine Franklin Legacy The Imagine Franklin Legacy Fund was established by Dr. Stephen and Marie Cenedella, who wanted to leave something to a community that, in their words, "gave them far more than they could ever give to it." This Fund supports Franklin's economic progress while sustaining its beloved cultural and historical character. |
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| Donate | Kugler Legacy The Kugler Legacy Fund was established by Mr. William Bowen for various capital projects for 501(c)(3) human service organizations serving the Oil City community. |
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| Donate | Margaret Feldman Educational Memorial The Feldman Foundation was established by friends and associates, in memory of Margaret Feldman, a teacher and community leader in the Franklin area. The Foundation's purpose is to improve education and develop the potential of youth in Venango County by creating an endowment that will enable donors to promote, sustain and strengthen literary education through the pursuit of excellence in the language arts by teachers and youth. The Foundation provides a permanent and growing endowment for literary education. The Feldman Foundation is used to: Conduct an annual writing competition -The winning essays entries to receive a cash award; Provide tutorial services -College preparatory tutoring in the language arts for students desirous of expanded knowledge of classic works of literature or of concentrated writing skills and Award a Scholarship to pursue a college degree -To a deserving Venango County student who has achieved excellence in the language arts. |
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| Donate | Mary Louise Brown Whiting Memorial Mr. Gifford E. Whiting created the Mary Louise Brown Whiting Memorial Fund within the Foundation in memory of his wife, a long-time teacher. The Whiting Memorial Fund was established to accept and generate funds to insure and enhance the teaching knowledge of Franklin Area School District teachers. The Fund will support the opportunity for the teachers of the Franklin Area School District to take collegiate courses in mathematics or science and will be used to provide the opportunity for Franklin School District secondary school teachers to improve their talents and ability to provide instruction in mathematics or science by: Providing stipends as an incentive to take advanced college courses and Providing awards for the incidental expenses related to taking college courses. |
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| Donate | McElhattan Impact Fund for the Knox Area The McElhattan Impact Fund for the Knox Area is designated for Knox as a priority and then Clarion County, PA as a whole. |
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| Donate | OCMS/OCHS Food Pantry The Oil City Area Middle and High School has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank in Erie to provide OCASD students with access to a food pantry. This fund supports that food pantry. |
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| Donate | Oil City Artists Special Projects The Oil City Artists Special Projects Fund was established to provide financial support to professional and viable arts related projects conducted by individual artists in the Oil City Community. |
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| Donate | Oil City's East End Fountain Endowment This fund was established in order to provide support for the East End Fountain project. |
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| Donate | Oil City Sign This fund was established in order to provide support for the Oil City Sign. |
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| Donate | Oil City Town Square Endowment The Oil City Town Square Endowment was created to provide away for individuals to contribute to the ongoing expenses of the Oil City Town Square in Venango County, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | Punxsutawney Area Arts and Humanities To make funds available from the Charitable Fund in the Greater Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania area for advancing the arts as a contributing element to the economy of the Greater Punxsutawney Area. |
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| Donate | Punxsutawney Community Improvement The Punxsutawney Community Improvement Fund was established to support the general improvement of the downtown area of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania through The Main Street Program, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. |
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| Donate | Rainy Linn Memorial The Rainy Linn Memorial Fund was established or the purpose of benefiting youth and/or youth programs in Venango County. |
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| Donate | Reno Neighborhood Association The Reno Neighborhood Association Fund was established to support the mission of the Reno Neighborhood Association Committee of Venango County, PA. Mission: To enhance the lives of the children and families of the residents of Village of Reno, PA by working to provide safe, fun, and community-oriented play spaces and activities. |
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| Donate | Reno Playground The Reno Playground Fund is a subfund of the Reno Neighborhood Association Fund. This fund was created to support the construction of a playground in Reno, PA. |
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| Donate | Riverside Cemetery Association The Riverside Cemetery Association Fund was established to provide for the following charitable benefits or purposes:To provide for the maintenance, repair and restoration of monuments, headstones and grave markers in the cemeteries or burial places of the Association in Tionesta, Forest County, Pennsylvania which are of historical or architectural significance to the communities in which they are locatedTo provide funds for the preservation, beautification and maintenance of abandoned or deteriorating graves and said cemeteries or burial grounds generally, focusing on areas open to the public or to the public view and for the care and replacement of diseased trees, thereby contributing to the aesthetic enjoyment of the community and combating deteriorationsTo provide for the maintenance of semipublic areas in and about said cemeteries and burial grounds whose maintenance would otherwise devolve upon government, thereby lessening the burdens of government |
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| Donate | Shelly Lynn Wice and Jessica Ann Hart Memorial The Wice and Hart Families created the Shelly Lynn Wiceand Jessica Ann Hart Memorial Fund within the Foundation. The Wice family sponsors an annual soft ball tournament to raise funds that are added to the Memorial Fund.The Fund is used to increase the opportunities for girls to participate in sports. Thepurpose is to provide a permanent and growing Memorial Fund dedicated to helping girls whose families are unable to afford the costs associated with participation in girls sports sponsored by the Oil City Area School District or the Cooperstown Athletic Association. |
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| Donate | Smedley Flowers The Smedley Flower fund was established to create a perpetual flower fund to cover the cost of placing flowers upon the graves in the Smedley Family Lot in Grove Hill Cemetery on each Memorial Day. |
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| Donate | Terry M. Peterson Teachers Support The purpose of the Fund shall be: Honor the memory of Mr. Terry M. Peterson and to provide financial assistance and support to the teachers and students of the Franklin Area School District in Franklin, Pennsylvania or successor Provide for the betterment of students of the Franklin Area School District in Franklin, Pennsylvania or successor. |
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| Donate | The Alma T. Weingard Employee Award Endowment The Employee Award was established in the will of Alma T. Weingard. The annual employee award goes to the outstanding employee or employees of the Oil City Presbyterian Home. The award recipient is chosen by the residents and staff of the Presbyterian Home and is presented as recognition to the employee or employees of the year. |
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| Donate | Tree of Life Cemetery The Oil City Tree of Life Cemetery Association Fund was established to provide for the following charitable benefits or purposes: To provide for the maintenance, repair, and restoration of monuments, headstones, and grave markers in the cemeteries or burial places of the Association in Cherrytree and Cranberry Townships of Venango Country which are of historical or architectural significance to the communities in which they are located; To provide funds for the preservation, beautification, and maintenance of abandoned or deteriorating graves of said cemeteries or burial grounds; To provide for the maintenance of semipublic areas in and about said cemeteries and burial grounds whose maintenance would otherwise devolve upon government, thereby lessening the burdens of government; To provide for the preservation of Jewish history in Venango County in a suitable repository |
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| Donate | Two Mile Run County Park The Two Mile Run County Park Endowment Board, a volunteer committee of Two Mile Run County Park, created this Endowment to accept and generate funds to insure and enhance Two Mile Run County Park and its services for the betterment of the area communities. The fund will be used to: Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to the future of Two Mile Run County Park and the educational, recreational, conservation, and historical purposes served by the Park; Generate a long-term funding stream to offset and eventually replace tax dollars currently being used to support the Park; Instill a sense of pride and commitment by Park patrons; Preserve the quality of services and facilities; Enhance existing Park services; Support new Park services or initiatives |
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| Donate | Venango Area Community Gardens This field of interest fund was established to further and support the community gardens in Venango County. |
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| Donate | Venango County Arts and Culture Endowment To strengthen the regions arts and cultural organizations and programs by creating an endowment that will enable donors to promote, sustain and enrich our cultural heritage. The Fund will provide a permanent and growing endowment for arts and culture. The Fund will be used to: Provide the opportunity for residents to contribute to a permanent Fund that will support and enrich programs, events and performances in the region; Build the bridges needed to strengthen the regional arts and culture community; Enhance existing programs; Support and sustain arts and cultural organizations; and Advance the quality of offerings by helping to initiate new programs that promote arts education or broaden participation in existing programs. |
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| Donate | Venango County Economic Development This fund was established to further and support economic development in Venango County, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades The William & Elizabeth Charitable Fund for the Trades was established to be a perpetual fund to promote and support the trades, applied technology, apprenticeship and nursing careers, progams and projects in Venango County. |
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| Donate | Witherup Family Community Fund of Venango County The Witherup Family Community Fund was established my Marty & Ann Rudegeair in honor of the Witherup family (Ann's father and uncles: Bob, Fory, Foster and Louie) The Fund shall be intended for the following charitable purposes and restrictions in Venango County, Pennsylvania: Arts & Cultural Initiatives & Programs; Entrepreneurial Support & Development; Technical Training; Healthy Living; Educational & Sports Scholarships; Downtown Development; Youth Sustainability; Matching Grants can be utilized to leverage community and organizational buy in. One time grants to be made, not for ongoing operations etc. |
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| Donate | Women and Girls' Community Mission: As a local movement for transformation of lives, the Women and Girls' Community Fund accelerates women's leadership and invests in solving critical social issues by developing economic security and nurturing independence and self-confidence. Vision: The Venango Community Foundation Women and Girls' Community Fund envisions a county in which all women and girls can achieve economic security and live healthy, safe lives within their communities. Values: The Venango Community Foundation Women and Girls' Community Fund is committed to the following values: Focusing on solutions for women and girls who are poor or pushed to the margins; Achieving intentional lasting systemic change; Increasing earning potential through education and training; Encouraging collaboration and reducing competition for community resources |
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| Donate | 519Strong The 519Strong Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Jeremy Coast, a student from Franklin who passed away after a three-year battle with leukemia. This Fund will be used to provide annual scholarships to students from Venango, Clarion, Forest, and Mercer counties. The scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities and who have overcome adversity in their lives and sustained positive attitudes. |
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| Donate | Autism Stands The Autism Stands fund is for holding the financial resources for the Autism Walks project to raise awareness for issues relating to autism in Venango County. |
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| Donate | Chicken Coop-Studio 306 The Chicken Coop-Studio 306 Fund was established to support the furtherance of the Projects mission. The mission of Chicken Coop-Studio 306 is to unify our small towns in the Allegheny-Clarion River Valley by organizing our artistic endeavors and the many talents our residents possess.This non-profit organization will encourage both young and old alike to share their skills and abilities on a small town, family, and community level. To do this the Chicken Coop will promote creativity, critical thinking, education, and any other outlet, within reason, to better enhance the communities. Community outreach would be in the form of workshops open to the public, local and traveling, as well as a yearly event showcasing the previous years works and efforts. The core group members will share responsibilities and duties to establish a sense of community with a common goal: to unify. |
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| Donate | Clarion Shelter Task Force The Clarion Shelter Task Force fund provides a fund for financial resources that are for the mission of the Clarion Shelter task force. |
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| Donate | Focus On Our Future Endowment The Focus on Our Future Collaborative Board established the Focus on Our Future Fund in 2000 to support the ongoing process to initiate and improve prevention programs and initiatives in Venango County. This Fund is to support the vision that: We in our community will all work in concert and the capstone value will be the nurture of Families and children. The purpose of this permanent and growing endowment for children and families will be to:Assess community needs and develop a local action plan; Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among the various systems that serve families;Promote education and understanding designed to shift thinking from treatment to prevention;Actively work to build and strengthen the communityscapacity to serve children and families |
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| Donate | Franklin Promise Program |
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| Donate | GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math & Science) GEMS stand for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, and STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. As you can see, there is a great deal of overlap. We want to see more children, and especially more girls, in these fields. Thats what GEMS is all about. |
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| Donate | Josh Smith Memorial Playground The Josh Smith Memorial Playground Fund was established to provide the funds for the creation of the Josh Smith Memorial Playground. |
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| Donate | Karma Concert Series |
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| Donate | Oil City Take Pride This fund was established in 2009 by a volunteer group of citizens including the North Side Business and Neighborhood Associations, the South Side Neighborhood and Business Associations, and the Siverly Neighborhood Association in order to support the initiatives, activities, and events of Oil City Take Pride, to help meet the needs identified by volunteer neighborhood and business associations in Oil City, and provide a means for residents and those who live or work in Oil City to improve their neighborhood and the business environment in Oil City. The Oil City Take Pride Board decides distributions at least yearly from the fund. |
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| Donate | Oil Valley Disc Golf Society This fund was established in order to provide resources for the Hasson Disc Golf course. |
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| Donate | PA Rural Robotics Initiative - Forest Area SD |
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| Donate | 519Strong-Jeremy Coast Memorial Scholarship The 519Strong Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Jeremy Coast, a student from Franklin who passed away after a three-year battle with leukemia. This Fund will be used to provide annual scholarships to students from Venango, Clarion, Forest, and Mercer counties. The scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities and who have overcome adversity in their lives and sustained positive attitudes. |
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| Donate | Adam Weeter Memorial Scholarship The Adam Weeter Memorial Scholarship was established by a group of his friends to honor his memory and to provide an annual scholarship to graduates of Keystone Area High School who have expressed interest in attending a college or university in the field of education. |
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| Donate | Alexander “Bud” Marks Scholarship The Alexander Bud Marks Scholarship was established by Ardelle Marks in memory of her late husband in 2013. The following is the purposes of this scholarship:A.To provide an annual scholarship to a student that has graduated from Oil City High School or successorB.To provide a scholarship for students that have graduated from Oil City High School who are attending Venango College (for Sophomore year) for Business or related field in their second and/or third year (Sophomore and Junior years respectively) and have plans to attend Clarion University MainCampus. C.If a student received this scholarship their Sophomore year and they move on to Clarion University main campus,they may reapply and be an eligible recipient |
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| Donate | Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship The Alfreda Kurtich Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established by John Kurtich to honor the memory of his wife Alfreda Kurtich, a woman of great faith and integrity who dedicated her life to working as a Registered Nurse, primarily in Pediatrics, by providing scholarships to students pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse. |
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| Donate | Anna Marie (Lanzendorfer) Jordan, RN, Nursing & Healthcare Professions Scholarship This fund was established to honor Anna Marie (Lanzendorfer) Jordan, RN, for her commitment and care of her patients at Punxsutawney are Hospital from 1949 to 1986. At the time of her retirement Anna Marie held the position of Director of Nursing. After her retirement, Anna Marie continued her care and commitment to friends and family. The fund shall provide an annual scholarship of at least $1,000.00 to a student who would like to pursue a career in the healthcare field.The following is the criteria that must be met for eligibility:I.The recipient shall be a graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School. If the Punxsutawney Area High School should cease to exist, the candidate should be selected from within the current Punxsutawney Area School District geographical boundaries; andII.Primary consideration shall be given to a student who has express interest in pursuing a career in the nursing field; and III.The following criteria is to be considered when making the scholarship award:a.Academic Meritb.Top 20% of the class (based on a weighted scale)c.Potential for success in his or her field of studyIV.Financial need is a primary consideration; andV.If there are no students considering the nursing field of study, applicants pursuing other healthcare professions may be considered for this scholarship; i.e. Pre-Med, rehabilitation sciences, physical therapy, etc. |
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| Donate | Anna M. Ewalt Scholastic Award The Anna M. Ewalt Scholastic Fund was established to honor the memory of Anna M. Ewalt, Franklin High School Class of 1923, and elementary teacher for 44 years. The purpose of the Fund is:To exalt the teaching profession to the young people of Franklin High School andTo provide an annual award to the Franklin High School graduating senior who ranks the highest academically. |
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| Donate | Arthur (Bud) Van Nort Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is for one East Forest High School graduating senior who has been at student at East Forest High School for at least two (2) years and has plans to attend a four (4) year college or university. The Scholarship Committee will consider academic performance, participation in curricular and extracurricular activities in high school, community involvement, and likelihood of success as acollege or university student when awarding the scholarship. |
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| Donate | Bill Anthony Memorial Scholarship The Bill Anthony Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life of Bill Anthony, a Pleasantville, Pennsylvania resident and a longtime Zem Zem Shriner. The Fund shall providean annual scholarship of at least $500.00to a studentwho would like to further their studies in any field. |
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| Donate | Bracken Scholarship This scholarship is for current graduates of Oil City High School or for graduates of the previous three (3) years who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in the community and extracurricular activities. |
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| Donate | Brad & Denise (Kemmer) Bish Scholarship This Scholarship Fund was established by Brad & Denise (Kemmer) Bish of Clarion, PA to support Redbank Valley High School and Clarion Limestone High School graduating seniors who are pursuing a 4-year degree at Clarion University or attending any accredited trade/technical school. |
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| Donate | Brooks-Huwar-Leadbetter Sportsperson of the Year Award This Fund was been established by: Bryan D. Huwar & Elizabeth A.Q. Huwar in honor of their children Bryson, Wade, and Hank Huwar; Tanya Brooks in honor of her son Ezra Brooks; and, Merlin Leadbetter & Deanna Leadbetter in honor of their son Richard Richie Leadbetter. The purpose of this Fund is to support students who played a District 9 or District 10 sport, by providing scholarships for post-secondary education. |
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| Donate | Brown Chapel A.M.E. Memorial Scholarship The Brown Chapel A.M.E. Memorial Scholarship was established to provide an annual scholarship to African American students that are from Venango County with a primary focus on Oil City residents. The Scholarship Committee considers the following when awarding a scholarship:African AmericanFinancial need is the primary factor in determining the recipientA graduating senior from Venango County |
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| Donate | Bucktails of Beaver Township Scholarship This scholarship was established to enhance educational opportunities for graduates of Keystone High School. The Scholarship Committee will give preference to students who are interested in pursuing the following careers/majors: Wildlife Science, Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, and Fisheries Biology. Students will also be required to complete an essay in order to be considered as a recipient of this scholarship. |
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| Donate | Chester A. and Beulah A. Baum Memorial Scholarship Established in the Trust Agreement of Chester A. Baum in 1981 the Baum Scholarships are for students currently graduating from Cranberry Area High School. The Baum Memorial Scholarship is a one-yearscholarship awarded based upon to financial need. The Scholarships are awarded to students planning to attend colleges, universities, or trade schools, nursing schools, or business colleges. The Baum Scholarship Committee considers scholastic achievement, test scores, and participation in school and community activities when selecting scholarship recipients. |
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| Donate | Clarion Area Bobcat Scholarship Fund This Fund is established in cooperation between the Clarion County Community Foundation and the Clarion Area School District in order to receive and disburse monies to benefit students of the Clarion Area School District. There are two specific initial funds, the Bobcat General Scholarship, an endowed fund, and the Bobcat Undesignated Fund, a non-endowed fund with no distribution restrictions. Grant recipients of this fund must be students or organizations that support programs and activities designed to directly benefits students of the Clarion Area School District. |
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| Donate | David Jardin WFHS Memorial Scholarship This Scholarship Fund was established by Michael Port to honor the memory of David Jardin by supporting students attending West Forest in their pursuit of post-secondary education. |
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| Donate | David W. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship The David W. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship that was established to honor the memory of David W. Humphrey by providing a scholarship to a graduate of Clarion Area High School who is well motivated, pursuing education in the fields of: youth work, guidance, career counseling, sociology, psychology, teaching or medical field. |
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| Donate | Dustin A. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship The Dustin A. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life and impact that Dustin had in his community and the people that surrounded him. The fund shall provide an annual scholarship of at least $500.00 to a student who would like to further their studies in any field.The following is the criteria that must be met for eligibility:I.The recipient shall be a graduate of Oil City High School. If Oil City High School should cease to exist, the candidate should be selected from within the current geographical boundaries of the school district; andII.The following criteria is to be considered when making the scholarship award:a.Academic Meritb.The upper 50% of the class (based on a weighted scale)c.Potential for success in his or her field of studyd.An essay of 500 words or less will be provided related to the following:Dustin was a sensitive, caring and thoughtful young man, liked by everyone who met him. With that in mind, briefly explain why you think you are deserving of this award and how you plan to use it.III.Financial need is primary consideration. |
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| Donate | Eugene F. Hanna Scholarship Established under the Will of Eugene F. Hanna, this scholarship is for graduating seniors at Franklin High School that are planning to attend a college, or university in the United States. The Scholarship Committee will consider the needand ability of applicants when awarding a scholarship. The following will be considered:Grade point average Financial need Occupational plans |
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| Donate | Floyd E. and Anna E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship The Floyd E. and Anna E. Carbaugh Memorial Scholarship was established to provide two annual scholarships to students from East Forest High School. The scholarship selection committee will choose students with emphasis placed on school record and activities. One scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to attend a two-or four-year college, and the other annual scholarship will be award to a student planning to attend a trade or technical school. |
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| Donate | Forest County Taxpayers Association Scholarship This scholarship is funded by the Forest County Taxpayers Association and is awarded to an East or West Forest High School graduating senior. The scholarship alternates yearly (e.g., if an East Forest graduate wins in 2008, a West Forest graduate will win the following year). The Scholarship Committee will consider academic achievement, financial need, likelihood of success as a college, university or trade school student, and community involvement when awarding the scholarship. |
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| Donate | Francis E. Gibbons Memorial Scholarship The Gibbons Scholarship was established in memory of Francis E. Gibbons who died in a fire at the Pennzoil Refinery in 1997. Applicants must be graduating seniors at Franklin High School who are attending the Venango Area Vocational Technical School and are studying carpentry. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, technical school or trade school. The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when awarding a scholarship. Grade point average Financial needOccupational plans |
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| Donate | Francis Jones Weber Scholarship The Frances Jones Weber Scholarship has been established by Presbyterian Women of Second Presbyterian Church, Oil City, PA to honor the dedication and service of Frances J. Weber to the Nursing Program of Venango Campus of Clarion University now known as Venango College. The purpose of the Fund shall be: To provide an annual scholarship to a student attending Venango College for a female student matriculating in a nursing or health related field. |
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| Donate | Frank & Eleanor Miese Scholarship The Frank & Eleanor Miese Scholarship was established to provide one or two annual scholarships and enhance educational opportunities for students in the geographical area mentioned in the Miese Fund document map, with priority given to Cooperstown Borough. Students will answer in essay format the following three questions: What does Cooperstown area mean to you? What have you done to benefit the Cooperstown area? How long have you lived in Cooperstown? |
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| Donate | Franklin High School Alumni Scholarship The Franklin Alumni Scholarship was established by generous Franklin High School Alumni in 2012 to support a Franklin High School senior or a graduate of Franklin High School. The following will be considered when making a selection in order of preference:Financial need Likelihood of success as a college or university or trade school student andParticipation in community and extracurricular activities. |
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| Donate | Franklin Rotary - Jay French Miller Scholarship This scholarship Fund was established in memory of Jay French Miller by a gift from his wife Mrs. Ruth A. Miller and a contribution from the Franklin Rotary Club. The Franklin Rotary Club is offering this scholarship for Venango County high school seniors with outstanding community service in order to reinforce the development of a commitment to volunteer services among our high school students. The priority criteria for selecting Scholarship recipient(s) is:Demonstrated community service activities;Involvement in high school activities including awards and honors andAcademic achievement including: class standing, course grades and SAT scores.The Committee may also consider the following in selecting Scholarship recipient(s):Rotary Club membership by parentsFuture educational plans |
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| Donate | George Francis Rouault Memorial Scholarship This scholarship Fund was established in the Will of Charles Louis Rouault in memory of his brother George Francis Rouault. The scholarship is for graduating seniors at Franklin High School who will be entering either Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey or Pennsylvania State University and who will be majoring in mechanical engineering. The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when awarding a scholarship. Grade point average Financial need andOccupational plans |
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| Donate | George J. Vergis Family Scholarship This Fund was established by Mary Denk to honor the memory of George J. Vergis and his family, by providing scholarships to Franklin High School graduating seniors who are attending an accredited university. |
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| Donate | Grace Woods Nellis Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Carol N. Maurer in memory of her mother. An annual scholarship of award $1,000 is made to the Rocky Grove High School senior in the academic course of study who has achieved the second highest grade point average upon graduation. The recipient must be a graduating senior student who has been in attendance at Rocky Grove High School for at least one full year, and the scholarship award recipient must enroll in and attend an accreditedfour-year college or university. |
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| Donate | Gwendolyn Smith Scholarship The Gwendolyn Smith Scholarship was established to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of Redbank Valley High School. The following will be considered when making a selection: Financial need High scholastic achievement |
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| Donate | Howard G. Lehman and Joyce K. Lehman Education Scholarship The Howard G. Lehman and Joyce K. Lehman Education Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Matthew Lehmans parents, Howard G. and Joyce K. Lehman, who both held various education positions throughout their lives. This scholarship will honor Howard and Joyce by providing financial support to students in the Oil City School District pursuing a degree in Education. |
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| Donate | Jack & Donna Snyder Scholarship |
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| Donate | James D. Schwab PhD.- Clarion University of Pennsylvania Scholarship The James D. Schwab Scholarship Fund was established at the direction of Dr. Schwab as he was a strong proponent of continuing education. Further, he wanted to provide an opportunity to a deserving youth from his home area at a university where he got his start. Growing up in Fertigs, he was the 4th of 5 children, beginning his education in a one-room school house in that community. He is a 1944 graduate of Cranberry Area High School and subsequently received his BS from Clarion University and his Masters of Education from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed further graduate-level study at the University of Pittsburgh, Westminster College, and the Pennsylvania State University, which contributed to his earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1979 at the University of Delaware through Walden University. Dr. Schwab started his professional career in education at the West Hickory Elementary School in 1950. Subsequently, he was on the faculty of the Cranberry Area School District, where he taught elementary and secondary classes, and later served as Supervisor of Elementary Schools for 5 years. He joined the Oil City Area School District in 1960 as a Junior High School Counselor. Following that, he served as Assistant Senior High School Principal for 5 years, and then as Director of Guidance for 15 1/2 years - the position he held until his retirement in 1986. As a lifelong resident, he was extremely proud of the local area and displayed that fact by participating in various boards and community organizations. In conjunction with this, he continued to be a strong supporter of Clarion University, serving on the Advisory Council at Venango College and was the recipient of Clarion University's "Distinguished Volunteer" award in 1998. |
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| Donate | Janet L. Henc Scholarship This scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Robert Henc in memory of his wife Janet. Scholarship applicants must be high school graduates who are members of the Galloway United Methodist Church. The applicant must be continuing their secular education beyond high school at a four (4) year college or university. The Scholarship Committee fromthe Galloway United Methodist Church will consider the following when awarding a scholarship. Grade point average andFinancial need |
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| Donate | J. Bowman Proper Scholarship The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust that serves Forest County makes an annual grant to the Foundation to provide scholarships for West Forest High School graduates who are Forest County residents. These one-yearscholarships are awarded to attend technical or trade schools, colleges, universities, nursing schools or business colleges for tuition, laboratory fees, books, room and/or board. The Proper Charitable Trust Committee serves as the Scholarship Selection Committee. |
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| Donate | Jean Lucille Frank Scholarship This Fund was established in the will of Jean Lucille Frank. The Fund is to be used for a scholarship to the outstanding senior soprano from Oil City High School to further her classical music education. The scholarship is to be for the outstanding soprano who, without such assistance, might not be able to continue her education. |
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| Donate | Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship The Jefferson County 4-H Scholarship Fund was established to recognize outstanding 4-H members of Jefferson County, provide help to members pursuing a higher degree of education, and to recognize 4-H members that have given back to the 4-H program beyond their own project. Applicants must be either a current or past member (within the last 4 years) in good standing with the Jefferson County 4-H Program who has completed and exhibited a 4-H project at the Jefferson County 4-H Round-up and continuing onto post-secondary education. |
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| Donate | Jensin Michael Potts Scholarship The Jensin Michael Potts Scholarship was established to honor Jensin Potts memory by providing a scholarship for graduates of Oil City High School, Cranberry High School or Venango Catholic High School who have participated in extracurricular activities and have demonstrated a financial need to continue their education. |
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| Donate | Jessica M. Stephens Memorial Scholarship This scholarship Fund was established by Troy Marsh to honor the memory of Jessica M. Stephens and to assist community-minded students attending Oil City Area School Districtin their pursuit of a 4-year degree. |
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| Donate | John R. Loeffler Memorial Golf Scholarship This scholarship Fund was established by friends in memory of John R. Loeffler who was the long-timegolf professional at Wanango Country Club. To be eligible for a Loeffler Scholarship, the applicant must be a graduate of a high school in Venango County or Titusville Area High School, Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School or Clarion Area High School. The applicant must be proficient in the sport of golf and may desire to pursue a career in golf and plan to attend a college or university with a golf team. The scholarship will be awarded to assist such a student in furthering his or her education at anaccredited college or university. This is a one-yearscholarship. |
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| Donate | Kameron's Karing Challenge Scholarship The Kameron's Karing Challenge Scholarship was established to honor the life of Kameron Rankin, by providing an annual scholarship of a minimum of $500 to a graduating senior of Redbank Valley High School. A brief essay will be provided answering the following: Kameronloved his community and often found ways to give back. What are some ways in which you have given back to your community? |
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| Donate | Kami Dinger Memorial Scholarship The Kami Dinger Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the life and impact that Kami Dinger had in her community and the people that surrounded her. This Fund will be used to prove an annual scholarship to a student who would like to pursue a career in the field of care and well-being of animals. The recipient of the scholarship must be a graduate of either West Forest or North Clarion High School |
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| Donate | Margery L. Himes Scholarship These scholarships were established by Margery Himes in memory of her parents, Helen Lytle and Leslie Himes. This generous gift established a scholarship for the benefit of students from Venango, Clarion, Armstrong and Butler Counties. |
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| Donate | Mark & Rita Hale Scholarship Fund |
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| Donate | Marsha L. Beichner Memorial Scholarship The Marsha L. Beichner Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors of East Forest High School who are continuing their education at a post-secondary school. |
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| Donate | Mary E. Shaner Scholarship Established under the Will of Mary E. Shaner, this scholarship is for graduating seniors at Keystone High School who are planning to attend a college, technical school or trade school. The Scholarship Committee will consider thefollowing when awarding a scholarship: Grade point average Financial need andOccupational plansPreference is given to students enrolling in Clarion University of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and/or Thiel College. This is a performance scholarship. In order to receive the scholarship award, the successful applicant must receive a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 point scale for one semester. The scholarship will not be paid until the college or university the applicant is attending has sent the applicants official transcript for the previously completed semester. |
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| Donate | Maxine Miller Scholarship |
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| Donate | Michael and Marie Zacherl Outstanding Diesel Technology Senior Award The Fund has been established by (Zacherl Motor Truck Sales Inc.) or (Donald Kahle, Rose Marie Kahle, Christina Rhoades, Stephen Kahle and Patrick Kahle of (Clarion) or Sligo, PA to honor Michael and Marie Zacherl, founders of Zacherl Motor Truck Sales. The purpose of the Fund shall be:The following shall be the eligibility criteria for persons being considered for this award:oMust be attending Clarion County Career CenteroMust be matriculated in the Diesel Technology ProgramoMust be nominated by the Director of Diesel Technology as the most outstanding senior |
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| Donate | Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Journalism Scholarship Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Journalism Scholarship for any Venango County, Forest County, Clarion County, or Titusville Area High School graduate who has plans to study journalism and has maintained a 3.6, 85% or B+ grade point average in high school. |
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| Donate | Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Scholarship The Nicholas R. Sanford Memorial Scholarship for academically high achieving graduates of Cranberry High School. |
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| Donate | Oil City Eagles Aerie #283 Scholarship This scholarship fund,established by the Oil City Eagles #283 is intended to enhance educational opportunities for students associated with the Oil City Aerie. A preference will be given to members(in good standing), children and grandchildren of Oil City Eagles #283. The children or grandchildren must be a graduating senior or have graduation in the last 3 years.The following criteria are to be considered when selecting recipients:Likelihood of success; andPreference given to displaced workers and veterans; andApplicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in high school; andApplicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in post-secondary education; andParticipation in community and extracurricular activities; andFinancial need. |
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| Donate | Oil City Mayor's Scholarship The Oil City Mayors Scholarship was established by Mayor William P. Moon in 2016. This Fund was created to provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors who reside in the City of Oil City, Pennsylvania and who have demonstrated a commitment to their community through service (minimum of 50 hours of service). |
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| Donate | O'Neil Family Scholarship The O'Neil Family Scholarship was established: To honor the life of Eric ONeil (Big E), and to honor his parents, Floyd and Suzanne ONeil, for their years of volunteerism and civic duty, by providing an annual scholarship to a graduating senior of Rocky Grove High School To provide the opportunity for residents to invest in the futures of students from Rocky Grove High School To garner community prideand community involvementof Rocky Grove High School students, alumni and district residents To enhance the educational opportunities for Rocky Grove High School students. |
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| Donate | Paul & Ellen Flickner Girls Basketball College Scholarship This Fund was established by Paul and Ellen Flickner to provide two annual scholarships to students graduating from Oil City and/or Keystone High Schools. The recipients must also have played girls basketball their senior year. |
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| Donate | Rainy Linn Memorial Scholarship The Rainy Linn Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to provide a scholarship to a deserving Venango County 4-H youth member in Venango County wishing to pursue higher education or advanced training. |
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| Donate | Ray & Linda Stiglitz Charitable Fund This Fund was established by Ray & Linda Stiglitz of Franklin, PA to support students pursuing vocational or technical training in Venango County by providing an annual scholarship andoffering other grants and support to students and programs within Venango County that encourage opportunities for individuals pursuing vocational or technical training. |
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| Donate | Redbank Valley General Scholarship |
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| Donate | R. Jay Reynolds Memorial Scholarship - Franklin Elks Lodge 110 This scholarship Fund was established in the Will of Jane B. Reynolds in memory of her son R. Jay Reynolds. The income from this Fund is distributed annually by the Foundation to the Charity Committee of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Franklin Lodge 110. The Charity Committee is responsible for awarding scholarships to students that are graduates of the Franklin Area School District or Valley Grove Area School District. |
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| Donate | Robert L. Kinnear Memorial Scholarship The Kinnear Scholarship Fund was established to provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors of West Forest High School, an opportunity for residents to contribute to the future of students from West Forest High School, instill a sense of community pride and commitment in West Forest County Residents, and enhance educational opportunities for West Forest High School Students. The eligibility criteria for this award is as follows: applicant must be a graduating senior at WFHS and have been a student there for at least two (2) year prior, demonstrate high academic achievement as evidenced by GPA and courses taken, demonstrate financial need, show a high likelihood of success as a college/university/trade school student, and be involved in the community. |
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| Donate | Rockland Township Community Scholarship This scholarship is for a graduating senior from Cranberry Area High School who is a resident of Rockland Township. The Scholarship Committee will give preference to students who have participated in outside activities, extra-curricular activities, and scholastic sports, and students must also complete an essay in order to be considered as a recipient of this scholarship. |
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| Donate | Roy E. Sanner Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is for any graduating senior at Rocky Grove or Cranberry High School who has plans to attend an accredited 2-or 4-yearcollege or university after graduation. The Scholarship committee will consider the characteristics of leadership, work ethic, commitment, and sportsmanship as displayed in the high school athletic program, high school environment, and community when awarding the scholarship. |
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| Donate | Russell G. Coast Memorial Scholarship The purpose of the Fund shall be: To memorialize Russell Coast, a former teacher at Franklin High School, who never let his disability get in the way of living life to the fullest. Russell embodied the spirit of independence and always had a positive outlook. This fund will provide an annual scholarship of $1,000 annual to a Franklin High School graduating senior in Russell’s memory. |
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| Donate | Ruth Persons Bear & Robert H. Bear Memorial Scholarship The Ruth Persons Bear and Robert H. Bear Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to the highest placed math student graduating from Franklin High School. |
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| Donate | Ruth & Vernon Taylor Salutatorian Award The Ruth & VernonTaylor Scholarship was established to support students graduating from West Forest High School. This Fund will award two scholarships annually, one to the valedictorian and one to the salutatorian. Additional criteria that must be met includes attendance at West Forest High School for the entirety of grades 10-12 and a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary school (for at least an eighteen-month program). |
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| Donate | Ruth & Vernon Taylor Valedictorian Award The Ruth & VernonTaylor Scholarship was established to support students graduating from West Forest High School. This Fund will award two scholarships annually, one to the valedictorian and one to the salutatorian. Additional criteria that must be met includes attendance at West Forest High School for the entirety of grades 10-12 and a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary school (for at least an eighteen-month program). |
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| Donate | Scotty Bashline Memorial Outdoor Scholarship This fund was established to highlight those that have valued their hunting experiences and how it has influenced the person they become and the person they strive to continue to be.The following criteria will be considered when making a selection when awarding the scholarship:Applicants must be a graduate of Keystone High School; andMust have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; andFinancial need; andThere is to be an essay provided in response to:?How have hunting experiences influenced who you are as a person and who you strive to be??Who introduced you to the outdoors and its pastimes? |
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| Donate | Shawn Rehberg Memorial Scholarship This Scholarship Fund was established by Stacey Salsgiver of Oil City, PA to honor the memory of Shawn Rehberg by providing an annual scholarship to a Cranberry High School student seeking to further his or her education. |
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| Donate | Sherman Scholarship This scholarship is for one West Forest High School graduating senior who intends to attend a four (4) year college, university, technical or trade school. The Scholarship Committee will consider academic performance, career choice, participation in extracurricular activities in high school, community involvement, and likelihood of success as a college or university student. |
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| Donate | Susan L. Daniels Memorial Scholarship The Daniels Scholarship Fund was established in her memory by her many friends and associates and is dedicated to her interest in music and the arts. This scholarship is awarded to the graduating senior who has done the most to better the music department and themselves during their years at Rocky Grove High School. The Scholarship Committee considers the following when awarding a scholarship: Academic and extracurricular activities in music or related fields;Musical abilities and contributions to performances andPossible plans to pursue an education in music. |
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| Donate | Susie McConnell Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors who attend Oil City High School or Franklin High School. Preference will be given to students who have contributed to their English Department or who have contributed to their community in a literary manner. |
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| Donate | The William H. Locke Memorial Scholarship Established in the Trust Agreement of Mildred T. Locke in 1976, the Locke Scholarships are for students currently graduating from the Oil City Area High School. The Locke Scholarship is a one-yearscholarship. The scholarships are awarded according to financial need to students planning to attend colleges, universities, technical or trade schools, nursing schools, or business colleges. The Locke Scholarship Committee gives consideration to scholastic achievement, test scores, and participation in school and community activities when selecting scholarship recipients. An addition was made to the Locke Fund from the estate ofDonald K. Slick in 1998. |
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| Donate | Thomas D. Fulton Scholarship The Fulton Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Lorenzo Fulton, a member of the Tionesta Borough School Board from 1903-1905. The scholarship is given to the student graduation first in the class while also fulfilling the following requirements:Must have completed grades 10-12 in their entirety at West Forest High School Must be accepted to a college, university, school of nursing, business college (at least two year course), or a technical school (at least two year course) |
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| Donate | Thomas E. McNamara Scholarship The Thomas E. McNamara Scholarship was established by the Trustee of the Thomas E. McNamara Trust and the daughter of Mr. McNamara. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior of West Forest High School who might not have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary school without scholarship assistance. |
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| Donate | Troopers Patterson and Richey Memorial Scholarship Troopers Patterson & Richey Memorial Scholarship Fund is a scholarship to honor the memory of Pennsylvania State Troopers Patterson and Richey. This scholarship is for graduating seniors from either Franklin or Titusville High Schools, who plan to pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice. |
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| Donate | Tut Toth Memorial Scholarship This scholarship award is for one (1) male and one (1) female graduating senior of Redbank Valley High School who have been enrolled there for at least three (3) years prior to graduating and are former New Bethlehem Little League players. The Scholarship committee will consider participation in the New Bethlehem Little League, leadership, work ethic, commitment, and sportsmanship in athletic programs and extracurricular activities, and the required essay when awarding this scholarship. |
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| Donate | UPMC Northwest Medical Staff Scholarship The UPMC Northwest Medical Staff Scholarship was established to give back to the community by providing a $1,000 scholarship to a student from Venango or Clarion Counties, who is entering a Direct Health field of study. |
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| Donate | Venango Applied Technology Scholarship This Fund was established by Venango County in order to provide a permanent endowment to provide financial assistance to select students enrolled in the Applied Technology at Venango Campus of Clarion University of Pennsylvania; and therefore, to support economic growth in Venango County by helping grow a technology trained workforce. The eligibility requirements for this scholarship include: residency in Venango County, PA for at least two years prior to application, graduation from high school, applicant must be pursuing an associate or bachelors degree in the Venango Campus of Clarion University of Pennsylvania Applied Technology Program, and have completed at least six (6) credits or two courses of the AT Program with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, completion of any required internship or relevant work experience with a company located in Venango County, PA, begin employment in Venango County within six (6) monthsafter completion of studies and remain employed in Venango County one year for each year that the scholarship was awarded, and finally, apply for a Federal Pell grant and Pennsylvania State Grant. |
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| Donate | Venango County Bar Association, Judge William E. Breene Memorial Scholarship The Venango County Bar Association, Judge Williams E. Breene Memorial Scholarship was established to provide an annual scholarship to students that are legal residents of Venango County with preference for those that declare an intentionto practice law in Venango County after graduation. The following will be considered when awarding this scholarship:Admitted to a law school accredited by the American Bar AssociationFinancial NeedPreference for those applicants declaring an intent to practice law in Venango County after graduationThe applicant shall provide an essay, not to exceed 1000 words, that relates to a current event in law |
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| Donate | Venus Telephone Corporation Scholarship The Venus Telephone Corporation makes an annual gift to the Foundation for this scholarship. The Venus Telephone Corporation Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Cranberry Area High School planning to enroll in college and who live in the Venus Telephone Corporation Service Area (354-xxxx). This is a one-yearscholarship. Applicants must apply for a Baum Scholarship to be eligible for the Venus Telephone Corporation Scholarship. |
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| Donate | Vera A. Lamey Memorial Scholarship Established under the Will of Vera A. Lamey this scholarship is for worthy students from the senior class at the Oil City Area High School. Scholarships are awarded to students planning to attend colleges, universities, technical or trade schools, nursing schools, or business colleges or other job related education or training. The Foundation Distribution Committee is to select financial needy students that hold promise for academic and personal achievement and success in their endeavors. Using the discretion allowed the distribution committee has decided that the Lamey Scholarship will be used to assist students facing special challenges and provide scholarships that will complete the financial aid needed for a student to attend a school for up to four years. |
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| Donate | Virginia Gordon Russell Scholarship This scholarship Fund was created by Virginia Gordon Russell as a Fund within the Foundation.Persons who plan to prepare for a career in engineering, science or mathematics who are Franklin High School graduates and/or the lineal descendants of Samuel Gordon or George Dewoody, pioneer settlers in Venango County, Pennsylvania, may apply for this scholarship. Proof of relationship as a descendant can determine by researching two books at the Franklin Public Library: Gordons of Western Pennsylvaniaand The Dewoody Family of Venango County Pennsylvania. Birth records for the applicant, parents, and (if needed) for grandparents and previous descendants will be accepted as proof of decent. Applicants are required to submit an essay of 250 words on how their education in engineering, science, or mathematics will be of value to their Community and Country. |
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| Donate | Walter H. Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarship This Fund was established in the memory of Walter H. Flinchbaugh. His will allows the Foundation discretion in distributing the proceeds from the Flinchbaugh Fund with the following prioritized preferences.1.The primary preference is to provide scholarships for graduates of Cranberry Area High School who are planning to attend a college, technical school or trade school. Preference will be given to students attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania, at Clarion Pennsylvania. The Scholarship Committee will consider the following when awarding a scholarship: Academic achievement including --courses taken and grade point average; Extracurricular activities in Cranberry Area Schools; Financial need; Likelihood of success as a college or university student andCommunity activities.2.The second preference is for distributions to the following charities that are to be used in Venango County to benefit Venango County Residents.The Salvation ArmyGood Hope Lutheran ChurchBoy Scouts and Boy Scout TroopsGirl Scouts and Girl Scout TroopsVisiting Nurses of Venango CountyRed Cross of Venango County andVenango County Area Agency on Aging3.The Foundation may make distributions to other charities located in and benefiting residents of Venango County as the Foundation determines to be in the best interest of the community. These other distributions are allowed only after considering allthe needs and requests for Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarships and the charities named above. |
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| Donate | Will Fabry Memorial Scholarship The Will Fabry Memorial Scholarship, established by his parents, is to benefit Franklin High School Students in Venango County, Pennsylvania, through grants made to Venango County schools, non-profit corporations, or other deserving and qualified charitable organizations. As a donor advised Fund the Fabry Family advises the Venango Community Foundation at least annually about the award of grants from the Fabry Fund. |
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| Donate | William & Elizabeth Scholarship The William & Elizabeth Scholarhip was established to provide a significant scholarship for an individual who resides in Venango County who wishes to further their education in the trades, apprenticeships, applied technology or nursing. The following will be considered: Has graduated from a high school in Venango or is a current Venango County resident Had a GPA of 2.5 or above at time of graduation Pursuing higher education or apprenticeship programs for trades, applied technology or nursing Special consideration for an individual who attended a vocational education program in high school (i.e.Vo-Tech) A 3.0 shall be required for current post secondary students |
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| Donate | Wood-Noble Memorial Scholarship (Defined by Julia Wood Smith Charitable Trust) National City Bank of Pennsylvania petitioned the court to have the Venango Area Community Foundation became the trustee of the Julia Wood Smith Charitable Trust in 2000. The will of Julia A. Smith calls for two permanent Funds. The Wood-Noble Memorial Scholarship Fund--Honors the ancestors of Julia A. Smith, Barnard Wood and Mark Noble. The Wood-Noble Scholarship is given annually to the students from the Franklin and Rocky Grove High Schools who are awarded the Good Citizens Award and the American History Award presented annually by the Venango Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.The Scholarships provide financial aid in the event that the Award winners desire to go to college, university, technical or trade school, nursing school or Business College. |
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| Donate | Young-Wood Scholarship (Defined by Julia Wood Smith Charitable Trust) National City Bank of Pennsylvania petitioned the court to have the Venango Area Community Foundation became the trustee of the Julia Wood Smith Charitable Trust in 2000. The will of Julia A. Smith calls for two permanent Funds. The Young Wood Scholarship Fund--Scholarship applicants must be high school students from any high school located in Venango County who are planning to attend an educational institution beyond high school. The applicants must be students that had grades in the upper twenty (20%) percent of their high school class for at least two years prior to their graduationfrom high school. Scholarship applicants are to be selected from an economic group who otherwise might not be able to attend an institution of higher learning. The Scholarship Committee considers the following when awarding a scholarship.Grade point average Financial need andOccupational plans |
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| Donate | Cranberry Area School District Charitable The purpose of the Cranberry Area School District Charitable Fund is to support worthy endeavors of the Cranberry Area School District and its students. This agreement creates five specific initial funds and provides a framework for the creation of additional funds. The initial funds are:General Scholarship FundAthletic FundScience & Technology FundArts & Humanities FundUndesignated Fund |
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| Donate | Forest Area School District The purpose of the Forest Area School District Fund is to support worthy endeavors of the Forest Area School District and its students. This agreement creates five specific initial funds and provides a framework for the creationof additional funds. The initial funds are:General Scholarship FundAthletic FundWest Forest FundEast Forest FundUndesignated Fund |
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| Donate | Forest Area School District - Laser Engraver |
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| Donate | Franklin Area School District Endowment The purpose of the Franklin Area School District Endowment is to support worthy endeavors of the Franklin Area School District and its students. This agreement creates five specific initial funds and provides a framework for the creation of additional funds. The initial funds are:General Scholarship FundAthletic FundScience & Technology FundArts & Humanities FundUndesignated FundArtificial Turf Fund |
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| Donate | Oil City Area School District Endowment This Fund is established in cooperation between the Venango Area Community Foundation and the Oil City Area School District to accept and generate the resources to insure, enhance and grow the educational goals and purposes of the Oil City Area School District. The OCASD endowment will create the opportunity for people to contribute to the support and renewal of Oil City Area School District educational programs and facilities.The initial funds are: General Scholarship FundAthletic FundScience & Technology FundArts & Humanities FundUndesignated FundThis Fund also allows for the creation of additional funds such as the OCMS/OCHS Food Pantry Fund. |
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| Donate | Redbank Valley School District The purpose of the Redbank Valley School District Fund is to support worthy endeavors of the Redbank Valley School district and its students. This agreement creates two specific funds and provides a framework for the creation of additional funds.The initial funds are:General Scholarship FundUndesignated Fund |
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| Donate | Valley Grove School District This Fund is established incooperation between the Venango Area Community Foundation and the Valley Grove School District to accept and generate the resources to insure, enhance and grow the educational goals and purposes of the Valley Grove School District. The VGSD endowment will create the opportunity for people to contribute to the support and renewal of Valley Grove School District educational programs and facilities. The Fund will be used to:Provide the opportunity for residents and other persons to contribute to the futureof the Valley Grove School District and its educational purposes;Instill a sense of pride and commitment by School District patrons;Enhance existing educational opportunities provided by Valley Grove Schools; Support new Valley Grove School programs or initiatives andPreserve the quality of educational programs and facilities. |
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| Donate | Galena Rew Harrington and Mary E. Rew Endowment This discretionary fund, established in June of 1976, was the first Fund created in the Venango Area Community Foundation. Four gifts to the Community Foundation by Galena Rew Harrington and Mary E. Rew inaugurated this discretionary fund. As a discretionary fund the Community Foundation Board and Foundation Distribution Committee may decide upon the use of this Fund. |
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| Donate | Kenneth H. Messer Charitable Remainder Trust This discretionary Fund was established within the Foundation pursuant to a charitable trust remainder agreement. The Messer Fund is used for unrestricted purposes.Distributions are made in accordance with the Allocation Policy adopted by the Board of Directors for component Funds of the Foundation and the Foundations Board of Directors have sole discretion in awarding grants from this Fund. Any other person may make a contribution to the Messer Fund at any time. |
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| Donate | Koos Endowment Fund The Koos Endowment was established from the proceeds from a charitable trust established by Marietta Mayme Koos in memory of her parents, Daniel and Carolyn WeymanGrimm. The endowment is intended for any charitable purpose inVenango County, Pennsylvania. |
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| Donate | The Lois and Carl Heinz Endowment The Lois and Carl Heinz Donor Advised Fund may be used for grants made to Venango County schools, non-profit corporations or other deserving and qualified charitable organizations. As a donor advised Fund, the Heinz Family advises the Venango Community Foundation at least annually about the award of grants from the Heinz Fund. |
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