How we work
We take a data-driven approach to community impact.
The Community Giving Foundation measures and analyzes community needs to ensure that our scholarships and grants help our whole region thrive.
Top Regional Priorities
The Foundation compiles third-party assessments and data to identify community needs and define funding priorities for the region.
Over time, we monitor changing conditions with our nonprofit and community partners, adjusting objectives as necessary to maximize impact. Top regional needs include:
Top Priorities by County
Columbia County
- Affordable Housing
- Living Wage Jobs
- Transportation
Montour County
- Affordable Housing
- Childcare
- Mental Health Services
Northumberland County
- Affordable Housing
- Living Wage Jobs
- Transportation
Snyder County
- Affordable Housing
- Aging Population
- Transportation
Union County
- Affordable Housing
- Mental Health Services
- Transportation
Third-Party Assessments
- Current•ly Along the Susquehanna: Monitoring Community Vitality in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder & Union Counties
- Youth in Philanthropy: Youth-Led Community Needs Assessment Priority Areas
- Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.: 2025-2027 Community Needs Assessment
- Evangelical Community Hospital: 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
- Geisinger: 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment
- Central PA Food Bank: SUN County Community Hunger Mapping
- Columbia County Human Service Coalition: 2006 Needs Assessment
