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The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Launches “Together We Take Action” Funding Program for August

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is launching the next phase of its “Together We Take Action” program, which supports local, partially funded projects from nonprofits. This initiative not only provides crucial funding to these organizations, but also helps donors achieve their personal charitable goals. By connecting donors with impactful opportunities, TFEC makes it easier for them to contribute to a stronger and more vibrant community.

“We’re excited for the next chapter of ‘Together We Take Action’,” said Jennifer Doyle, President & CEO of TFEC. “It’s a great chance to support local nonprofits and make a real difference in the community around us.”

The “Together We Take Action” program, which runs throughout the month of August, gives donors a chance to contribute to nonprofit organizations’ partially funded grant requests in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Perry and York counties. TFEC has created an online grant catalog that provides a connection among TFEC, local nonprofit organizations and donors so we can take action —together.

“Our program is all about simplifying the giving process and maximizing the impact of every donation through shared support of local projects,” said Doyle.

Discover the giving opportunities available in Franklin County below:

· Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

· Chambersburg Ballet Guild

· Children’s Aid Society, Southern District Church of the Brethren

· Conococheague Institute for the Study of Cultural Heritage

· Council for the Arts

· Diaper Depot Central

· Downtown Chambersburg Inc.

· Fannett-Metal Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company

· Franklin County Legal Services

· Friends of Fannett-Metal Athletics

· Girls on the Run Mid State PA

· Junior Achievement of South Central PA

· Leah’s Legacy Foundation

· PennCares

· South Central Community Action Programs

· Waynesboro Community & Human Services

· Wilson College Visit TFEC’s website to donate to any of these projects or learn more about the participating nonprofit organizations.

The last day to donate is Aug. 31.

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