Where Giving Meets Community

Community Giving Foundation is grateful for media partnerships across our region as we collectively tell powerful stories of local generosity, nonprofit work, and the needs shaping our communities. In 2026, the Foundation started a monthly newspaper column to share these stories and insights—pulling back the curtain on how local giving works, why nonprofits are essential, and how our collective generosity can create lasting impact when we understand what our community needs most. See below for an archive of our "Where Giving Meets Community" column.

February 2026

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