June 4, 2024
The Volunteers in Philanthropy of the Community Giving Foundation announces grant awards totaling $11,800 to local charitable nonprofits and government agencies. The awards were granted through the Volunteers in Philanthropy Fund, which is administered by the Foundation. The group focused its funding decisions on programs that provide direct impact and service to Berwick area residents. This year’s grant recipients include:
- Berwick Christmas Boulevard—Sponsorship, $500
- Berwick Historical Society—General Store in Carriage House, $5,000
- Beyond Violence, Inc.—Organization Support, $5,000
- Salem Township Park Recreation and Events Committee—Operating Fund, $1,300
The mission of Volunteers in Philanthropy is to improve the quality of life for Berwick area residents, with the goal of enriching volunteerism and making meaningful grant investments. Over its history, members have participated in the following Berwick and surrounding area activities: Relay for Life, Christmas Parade, Foundation mailings, Berwick Retirement Village, Elmcroft, Bonham Nursing Home, and poinsettia plants delivered to Berwick Hospital Center patients. Since 2010, Volunteers in Philanthropy has granted over $130,000 to Berwick area organizations.
If you would like to join or participate in Volunteers in Philanthropy, please contact Robert Foster, chairperson, at [email protected].
The Community Giving Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that develops, manages, and distributes over 364 charitable funds and makes grant investments throughout the region to improve and enrich local lives. For 25 years, the Foundation has helped families, individuals, groups, and businesses create a lasting charitable legacy in the Central Susquehanna region.
Volunteers in Philanthropy committee members (back row) pose with representatives form grant recipient organizations (front row) during their awards ceremony on June 3rd.