What does “March Madness” mean to you? If you are a basketball lover, you are diligently watching the brackets and hoping your team makes the final four, or two. If you are a graduating high school senior, you are anxiously awaiting word from your first- choice school that confirms you will be part of the […]
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rabbittransit Introduces New Service: Gettysburg-Hanover Connector Gettysburg, PA – rabbittransit, in partnership with @Home in Adams County, announces a new pilot program geared towards workforce development. The Gettysburg-Hanover Connector will launch Monday, February 8. Ralph M. Serpe, President & CEO, Adams County Community Foundation said, “Transportation is one of three interdependent elements identified by the
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Given the choice between asking people for money to support your community and making grants to support nonprofits who offer help, most people would rather give it away. “I could never ask for money”, many people have told me. “Giving it away seems much more fun.” I’ll let you in on a little secret. Both
Pre-register for our year-end ZOOM call here What a year it has been—a year that has dealt some heavy blows to communities across this country and around the world. I am proud of the ongoing work of the Adams County Community Foundation to strengthen this region even in times of great adversity. I am grateful
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This Christmas, feed someone, shelter someone, or nurture their spirit and soul with a gift to a Community Foundation endowment. Your gifts can help people at every stage of life and keep this community connected and vibrant.
A few years ago, the Adams County Community Foundation conducted an assessment of community needs. This is the job of a community foundation—to keep an eye on all the moving parts of a community to see where we might need to apply a little oil. Or, occasionally, duct tape. Taking a broad look at every
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The Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust is seeking grant proposals from nonprofits that benefit residents of Adams County, PA. Proposals must be postmarked on or before January 15, 2021 to be eligible for review. Additionally, because we are working remotely, please send a copy of your proposal electronically to li**@***********cf.org. If you are a
Community Foundation Virtual Event Sees 65% Increase (Gettysburg, PA: 11/6/2020) — The Adams County Community Foundation’s tenth annual Giving Spree, this year a virtual event, once again demonstrated the generosity of this community. Through 7,000 individual gifts received online, by mail, and through car windows at a “curbside giving” event on November 5, donors contributed
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