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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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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The Adams County Community Foundation Barbara B. Ernico Fund forLeadership Development supported Adams Rescue Mission Executive Director BruceDietrick to attend the Liberty District Conference in September. “Networkingwith other faith-based shelter providers was invaluable,” Dietrick said. The Ernico Fundmakes an annual grant to help nonprofit executive directors and board membersbecome better at what they do.
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Let’s not bury the lede: Scholarship Displacement, the practice of schools reducing a student’s financial aid by the amount of the student’s private scholarship, is now banned at Pennsylvania’s public colleges and universities. Banning this practice helps high achieving students with financial need earn a college degree and graduate without mortgaging their future with soul-crushing
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The Adams County Community Foundation has announced that Theresa DiLoreto, CFRE has joined its staff as Philanthropic Advisor. Theresa will serve as the Community Foundation’s liaison with legal and financial advisors, connecting them with the Community Foundation’s options for incorporating philanthropy into clients’ lifetime and estate plans. Community Foundation President and CEO Ralph Serpe says,
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It’s time to start planning for November 5, 2021! Nonprofits wishing to be a part of the 2021 Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree are encouraged to begin the application process now! Please remember: Event participation is not guaranteed and is restricted to:• Nonprofits with a local office in Adams County providing direct services to
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