Posts by Jerry
United by Community. Funded by Gratitude.
We invite you to help Grow a Community of Gratitude! Kindness happens every day in our community—someone mows a neighbor’s lawn, fixes a broken porch step, checks on someone who needs a little help, shovels a driveway, lends a hand, or simply takes the time to make someone’s day a little brighter. As part of…
Read MoreMontrose Lions Club Grant Available
The Montrose Lions Club Community Fund, administered by The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, a division of Commonwealth Charitable Management, is pleased to announce that grant applications for 2026 will be accepted from September 1to September 30. This permanent endowment will assist the Montrose Lions Club in supporting various non-profits throughout Susquehanna County. The…
Read MoreEarly birds, “bunching,” and planning for year-end
When “back to school” enters your vocabulary, you know the rest of the year will go by in a flash! That’s why it’s important to check in on your charitable goals for 2026 before fall gets into full swing. Otherwise, you may find yourself scrambling to synchronize tax planning, financial planning, and gifts to favorite…
Read MoreJohn J. and Ann Vitale Scholarships are Available for Adult Students
College Seniors and Graduate School Students who will complete their studies during the 2023-2024 academic year are encouraged to apply for The John J. and Ann Vitale Scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. The scholarship is available to alumni from the six school districts in Susquehanna County who are in their final…
Read MoreThe Community Foundation Announces 2023 College Scholarships
The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains is pleased to announce that for the Class of 2023 High School graduates, there are 119 scholarships available that will provide a combined $156,000 in tuition assistance for college and post-secondary degree expenses. Furthermore, if a winner of a Community Foundation scholarship attends college within Pennsylvania there may…
Read MoreVETS Fund Provides Christmas Gifts to Residents of the Gino Merli Veterans Center
The VETS (Veterans Education, Training & Support) Fund at the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains provided Christmas gifts to the residents of the Gino Merli Veterans Center in Scranton to show appreciation for their service to this country. The VETS Fund partnered with the members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 328 who wrapped…
Read MoreThe Leo and Sandra Conklin Foundation
The Leo and Sandra Conklin Foundation is our first property donation to be converted to a Legacy fund at the Community Foundation. Sandra Conklin passed away in 2020. She was a long-time resident of New Milford Township and owner of Conklin’s Authentic Antique Barnwood and Hand Hewn Beams in Lakeside. Her husband Leo had predeceased…
Read MoreChristmas in Montrose
There’s something to be said about being named the number one town in Pennsylvania that most feels like a Hallmark movie. And Christmastime really feels like a Hallmark movie in Montrose, especially during the annual Christmas in Montrose celebration. The charm of the small town, with its shops and historic buildings brings a feeling of…
Read MoreDual Enrollment’s Impact for Students
The Dual Enrollment program allows high school students to take college classes either at their high school or at a college and earn college credits while still attending high school. The courses are often provided at a significantly reduced rate. However, some families still struggle to afford them. Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)…
Read MoreCooper’s Garden
The beauty of the Community Foundation building is certainly enhanced by the landscaping that surrounds it. The gardens were established in 2008 after thoughtful planning between the Community Foundation and local landscaper, Cooper Van Cott. Cooper grew up in the family nursery business started by his father, Kermit and mother, Ruth. He helped out as…
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