March 2026
Rachel Reeher: Like many organizations, Union-Snyder Community Action Agency experienced an unprecedented year in 2025. We faced funding cuts, challenges, freezes, and historical delays, all of which reshaped the national nonprofit landscape, our work, and our ability to serve. In spite of this, we also witnessed truly inspiring wins because of our community... Read more
February 2026
Katie Simpson: It's easy to talk about community needs as separate issues - housing, food insecurity, childcare, mental health, transportation. But for the individuals and families experiencing them, these challenges rarely exist in isolation. Needs are interconnected, layered, and often compounding. And that reality shapes how nonprofits show up for our communities every day... Read more
Emily Gorski: As the founder and director of a grassroots nonprofit here in Central Pennsylvania, I’ve had the privilege of watching our community show up in powerful ways. People often ask what guides our work, and the answer is simple: community giving makes everything possible. But I also want to share something that many donors may not realize, something that’s often misunderstood... Read more
January 2026
Katie Simpson: There is power in local giving. At the Community Giving Foundation, we see this every day as we monitor community needs, facilitate personalized giving plans, and champion our nonprofit partners. This deep understanding of local challenges and opportunities and our commitment to steward generosity for lasting impact has brought us many stories and... Read more