The Adams County Community Foundation mourns the passing of William (Bill) Iannello, 94 of Gettysburg on March 3, 2022. Mr. Iannello was the grandfather of Andrew Dalton, Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society. Bill was especially proud of Andrew’s work at the Historical Society and the current campaign to build a world-class venue […]
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On March 4, 2022, our President & CEO Ralph Serpe welcomed volunteer Investment Committee Chair James Kampstra of Kampstra Wealth Management and the Community Foundation’s investment manager James Stierhoff from Brown Advisory to share details on the Community Foundation’s endowment investment objectives and strategy. The Community Foundation is home to a growing endowment which benefits
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As a philanthropic advisor for the Adams County Community Foundation, I meet with professional advisors to learn how their clients think and feel about philanthropy. These individual conversations are my favorite part of this work. Years of working with major donors to local nonprofits helps me recommend ways the Community Foundation can help people give
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Adams County Community Foundation Awards latest Covid-19 Relief & Recovery Grant At its December 2021 Board meeting, the Adams County Community Foundation awarded a $15,900 grant to South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) from its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. This grant provides direct assistance to Adams County households who are ineligible for aid SCCAP
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The Fund for Adams County is our community’s permanent charitable endowment. Each year grants from the Fund support projects and programs that help you, your neighbors, and friends right here in Adams County. Over the past few years, the Fund for Adams County has supported broadband expansion, recovery house construction, affordable housing options and transportation
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(Gettysburg, PA: 08-13-2021) — The Adams County Community Foundation has announced $70,084 in additional grants from the Community Foundation’s Fund for Adams County. Supported by individuals, families and businesses, this Fund is a permanent, growing endowment dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of Adams County. These new grants supplement $151,750 awarded in June of this
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Adams County, take a bow! Our community’s annual day of giving, The Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree, will return on Friday November 5, 2021, marking its eleventh year. Adams County donors broke all prior records with their generosity at last year’s Giving Spree, and I just know this year will once again bring out
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