April 23, 2026
Community Giving Foundation: Sunbury is honored to build and manage a permanent endowment in the greater Sunbury community, ensuring that resources are available to meet local needs both today and for generations to come. These flexible community resources are stewarded by Foundation staff and a Sunbury board of local leaders charged with connecting needs and funding opportunities that maximize grant impact. The Foundation is pleased to announce grant awards totaling $217,800 to nonprofits and government agencies through Sunbury’s 2026 competitive process. These awards were supported by the following community endowment funds: Bill and Ann Roll Fund, Clyde H. Jacobs Fund, Gladys C. Dagle Fund, Gloria Faylor Karchner Healthcare Fund, Martz’s Game Farm Fund, Mary E. and J. Guy Lesher Fund, Preston Geist and Kathryn S. Geist Fund, Sunbury Area Health Fund, Sunbury Charitable Purposes Fund, and Sunbury Discretionary Fund.
2026 Grant Awards
- A Community Clinic, Inc.—2026/27 Medical Care for Low Income, Uninsured Valley Residents, $50,000
- AGAPE Love From Above To Our Community—Operation Team Work Makes the Dream Work, $5,000
- Birthright of Sunbury, Inc.—Family Assistance for Crib Mattresses, $1,500
- Birthright of Sunbury, Inc.—Family Assistance for Diapers and Infant Formula, $4,800
- Bloomsburg Children’s Museum—Sustaining Regional Access While We Build the Future, $500
- Camp Mount Luther Corporation—Maple Hall Renovations, $5,000
- Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.—Food Distributions, $2,000
- Central Susquehanna Sight Services, Inc.—2026/27 Prevention of Blindness Programming for Children and Adults, $6,000
- Central Susquehanna Sight Services, Inc.—2026/27 Social Service Support for Blind/Low Vision Customers, $4,000
- DIG Furniture Bank—Ensuring a Good Night’s Sleep for Local Families, $5,000
- Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania—WIC/SNAP Information and Referral Project, $2,600
- Getting Ahead Foundation—Getting Ahead in Sunbury, $5,000
- Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA—Children’s Financial Assistance for Programs, $9,000
- Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA—Food Pantry Upgrades, $5,000
- Haven Ministry—Kitchen/Dining Upgrade and Remodel, $15,000
- Hickory Corners & Community Fire Co.—Fire Prevention Involvement & Education, $1,000
- Line Mountain Nourishing Eagles to Soar Weekend Backpack Food Program—Feeding Hungry Kids, $10,000
- Nicholas Wolff Foundation, Inc.—Camp Victory 2026 Support, $5,000
- Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation—Mobile Ag Education Science Lab, $200
- Regional Engagement Center—Mental Health Check-Ins for School-Age Youth, $7,000
- Setebaid Services, Inc.—2027 Camp Setebaid and HDYC Camperships, $5,000
- Spreading Antlers Children’s Foundation—Swim Safe Program, $12,000
- St. Matthews Episcopal Church—Diaper Pantry Support, $3,000
- Susquehanna River Valley Dental Health Clinic—2026/27 Dental Care for Un/Under-Insured Patients, $35,000
- Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project—Certified Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program, $10,000
- Susquehanna Valley United Way—United in Recovery: Community Health Access & Wellness Initiative, $2,500
- ThinkBIG Pediatric Cancer Fund—Family Support Program, $1,500
- Trinity Learning Center—Safe Wheels for Early Learning, $250
- Union-Snyder Community Action Agency—Oil Assistance Program, $3,750
- Union-Snyder Community Action Agency—Transportation Assistance Program, $1,200
Sunbury is an affiliate of the Community Giving Foundation, investing over $325,000 annually to Sunbury area nonprofits and students. Visit csgiving.org/sunbury to learn more.
Community Giving Foundation convenes and connects people, resources, and ideas. The Foundation manages over 400 charitable funds—including permanent, flexible endowments that meet local needs and personalized giving services that achieve donor goals—and annually distributes over $4 million in grants and scholarships. Through local expertise and partnerships, the Foundation is uniquely positioned to connect community giving with community needs to maximize impact—today, tomorrow, and forever.