For more than half a century, Pennsylvania law quietly imposed a harsh outcome on a small but important group of people. When a Pennsylvanian died without a will and without surviving family, their entire estate was claimed by the Commonwealth and absorbed into the state budget. That changes on January 23, 2026. Thanks to Act […]
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Join the Adams County Community Foundation on Thursday morning, March 5, 2026 at 8 AM for our 2026 Investment Briefing at Adams County Historical Society’s Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Members of our Investment Committee will share details on our endowment investment objectives and strategy. The briefing, led by volunteer Investment Committee Chair
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During the 2025 Giving Spree, donors directed $1.3 million to new or existing endowments designated for Giving Spree nonprofit participants. Learn how designated endowments work and how your donors can support your nonprofit with an endowment gift at any time. Nonprofit staff, board, and volunteers are encouraged to join us. When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 –
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Request for Proposals The Rotary Club of Gettysburg contributes to Adams County through volunteer service and charitable grants to local nonprofits in keeping with the humanitarian goals of Rotary. The Rotary Club of Gettysburg Charitable Fund announces a competitive request for proposals, for up to $2,000 for projects that advance the following Rotary causes: Eligibility:
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Adams County Community Foundation scholarship application open through March 15 GETTYSBURG, Pa. (January 1, 2026) — Graduating high school seniors from Adams County can apply for more than 100 local scholarships, through the Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Program beginning Jan. 1, 2026. To apply, students should create a personal profile and complete an application
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Nonprofits interested in applying for a 2026 Adams County Grant are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming Zoom sessions for details on our grant guidelines. Register here to join us on December 19, 2025 at 1pm for those applying for nonprofits with a focus on Affordable Housing or Workforce Development, or Register here to join us on December
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The November 6, 2025 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree saw donors making larger gifts to a greater number of nonprofits than in prior years. In total, $4,342,196 was donated to 100 nonprofits. Of that, $1,261,600 was donated as “forever gifts,” adding to endowments to benefit the nonprofits designated by the donors. This year, 2,700
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For 15 years, the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree has been a powerful day of giving for our community — a time when neighbors come together to support local nonprofits and give them a financial boost. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Adams Countians, the Giving Spree has become one of the largest per capita giving days
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The Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree is more than just a day of giving—it’s a celebration of generosity, community, and the nonprofits that make Adams County a vibrant place to live. Each year, friends, neighbors, and families come together to learn about and support 100 local nonprofits working tirelessly to improve lives across Adams
