Community
Central Susquehanna Community Foundation Offering Grants For Flooding Relief
The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation is offering a round of grants to support nonprofit 501(c)3 and government organizations that are providing disaster relief from the recent flooding within the Foundation’s service area, which encompasses Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder and lower Luzerne counties. The maximum grant available is $5,000, and a total of approximately $40,000…
Read MoreBusinesses Discuss Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
Area employers continue to discuss the challenges of finding quality employees. Low unemployment rates have led to higher base wages, training and advancement opportunities, and other incentives for employees. Businesses in the Berwick area recently shared ideas during a business roundtable meeting held at the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation. Common themes across the area include…
Read MoreFlood Recovery Information
Updated 10:00 a.m. 8/17/18 As flood waters are receding and cleanup and repair efforts are underway across the area, local officials are assessing the scope of damage in applying for federal disaster declarations. With such a declaration, federal assistance programs would become available for businesses and homeowners. Columbia County officials anticipate that the scope of damage to local infrastructure will…
Read MorePPL Foundation Grant Applications Now Available
PPL Electric Utilities offers major grants once a year to nonprofit organizations through its charitable Foundation and is now accepting applications for major grants. The grant application period opened on Aug. 1 and will close Sept. 15. The PPL Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to partnering with community organizations to improve the lives of…
Read MoreMerger of Berwick Ambulance Association and Geisinger Finalized
On Monday, Aug. 6, Geisinger welcomed 57 employees of the Berwick Area Ambulance Association (BAAA) into the Geisinger family. The merger with Geisinger’s West Shore Advanced Life Support Services, Inc., which includes Danville Ambulance Service and Holy Spirit EMS–a Geisinger affiliate, was announced in February and approved by the Attorney General in the spring. A…
Read MoreBoy Scout Building House for Homeless Veteran
A Boy Scout from the Berwick area is building a tiny house for a homeless veteran for his Eagle Scout project. The house will be located on Monroe Street in Berwick, in the midst of a 24-unit housing project being undertaken by Community Strategies Group. Local and state officials celebrated the Scout’s project at a…
Read MoreHomeland Security Offers Workplace Safety Resources
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has online resources to help businesses and organizations avoid and plan for violent attacks. Know the warning signs of a possible attack through a vehicle ramming, crowded place, or active shooter situation. Informational resources, including action plan templates, are available at DHS’ website. Thanks to the Columbia County Emergency…
Read MoreGrants Available to Organizations From Pennsylvania’s Volkswagen Settlement Funds
As many are aware, Volkswagen was required to donate funds to the government as a result of its diesel emissions violations in 2015. In Pennsylvania, those funds were designated to reducing emissions from diesel engines throughout the state and there are multiple funds/grants that are scheduled to open soon that may be available and of…
Read MoreNortheast Environmental Partners Seeks Nominations For Environmental Partnership Awards
The Northeast Environmental Partners announce the “28th Annual Evening for Pennsylvania’s Environment” and are seeking a Call For Nominations for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partnership Awards; the Thomas P. Shelburne Award and the Emerging Environmental Leader Award. The Northeast Environmental Partners (Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental…
Read MoreMontour County Nonprofits Need Your Help to Participate in Leadership Central Penn Program
Montour County Nonprofits need your help! Leadership Central Penn is a wonderful opportunity for professionals in our area. However, the cost to participate in this program is an issue for area nonprofits as they execute their missions on tight budgets. They need your help. There are a variety of nonprofits in Montour County that have…
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