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Anderson Charitable Foundation
Ron and Gayle Anderson together with their children have a desire to make a difference within our community. The purpose of this fund is to provide charitable funds for the needs of the and disadvantaged children, with an emphasis on providing safe and affordable housing, services and general improvement in their overall quality of life. |
Animal Appeal Foundation
Animal Appeal is a pet care education, animal rescue and adoption organization. This Foundation will allow concerned citizens to leave a legacy through charitable donations.
Anonymous Charitable Fund No. 1
Established anonymously, this fund provides grants for charitable programs and organizations as requested by the donor and approved by the Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
Sandra L. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by the family and friends of Sandra L. Alexander. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship funds for a graduating senior from Sharon High School.
Archaeological Research Associates Fund
Establish in April 2009, this fund will provide charitable funds for the professional recovery of material remains excavated from the earth and heretofore unbeknownst to the peoples who would benefit intellectually by knowledge of their existence; the ultimate preservation analysis, classification, curation, and disposition of all recovered materials; the establishment of a strong educational relationship between the associates and the interested public; and, the promotion of appreciation for local history and the multifarious benefits it can bring to a community at large.
Arc of Mercer County Foundation
The Arc of Mercer County strives to involve all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every aspect of community life. The association is also committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of these disabilities through prevention, education, and advocacy. By making a charitable contribution to the Foundation, concerned citizens can leave a legacy that will help provide quality, comprehensive services to those who need |
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them. Please visit www.mercerarc.org/home.html for more information.
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Artman/Hermitage Education Fund
TThis foundation was created in 1989 to benefit students within the Hermitage
School District as a tribute to the humanitarian accomplishments of Betty
Lou Artman, former Hermitage administrator and special education pioneer
with 45 years of service to the school district. The fund annually provides
a $10,000.00 Artman Humanitarian Award to a graduating senior as well as
additional scholarships and requests. As a means to provide private support,
contributions have been accumulated to annually fund humanitarian
scholarships, educational projects, achievement and student needs of all
types, including special education. A nine-member Board of Directors
administers the Artman Education Fund and the following sub-funds
associated with it:
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Ryan A. Bonner Fund - The Ryan A. Bonner Scholarship Fund was established through donations to the Artman Foundation by Mr. Justin Bonner, a Hickory High School alumnus Class of 1996. The scholarship is named in honor of his son Ryan A. Bonner. In Keeping with his value for community service and in recognition of his belief that a college degree is an important component to one’s eventual success, Mr. Bonner annually funds a scholarship for a Hickory High School graduating senior who is underprivileged and in need of financial help to pursue a four year college degree program.
The Rev. William M. Brest Memorial Fund was established to honor students who exemplify the attributes in which Rev. Brest believed. The Rev. Brest Industrious Student Awards are annual cash awards granted to students in grades 2, 4, 6 and 8 in the Hermitage School District.
The Groves Music Fund - Within the Hermitage School District Mr. Edgar Groves is a legend. With a musical ear trained to perfection and a passion for education, he trained a generation of students to appreciate the value of music and the performing arts. This fund provides a music scholarship to a graduating senior from Hickory High School.
Robin Hertz Memorial Scholarship Fund - The Robin Hertz Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Robin Sue Hertz through donations by her family. The fund provides an annual $500 scholarship for a Hickory High School graduating senior intending to pursue a collegiate major in psychology or social work.
Hickory Habitat Fund - The Hickory Habitat Fund was established through donations to the Artman Foundation for the creation and continued development of an environmental and beautification project in a courtyard area adjacent to the science classroom wing of Hickory High School. Funds are dispersed by request of Hickory High School science faculty and students.
Hickory High Wall of Fame Fund provides monies for “The Triple A Wall of Fame” to recognize Hickory High students and alumni who have achieved in academics, athletics and the arts. The Wall of Fame encompasses the entrance foyer of Hickory High School and includes trophies, plaques, photographs, banners and donated memorabilia showcasing the achievement and history of the school.
Hickory Stadium Association Fund - This fund was created to aid the raising of funds for the installation and upkeep of a new artificial turf field and upgraded sports complex facilities for the Hermitage School District.
Gladys & Raymond Hilkirk Scholarship Fund was established through a bequest by the Gladys Hilkirk estate to provide two scholarships annually to one male and one female graduate in need of funds for college expenses.
Hornet Booster Association Fund - This fund was created to provide assistance in sponsoring, energizing, and fostering school spirit within all athletic, non-athletic and interscholastic programs and activities of the Hermitage School District.
Don McKay Scholar Athlete Fund provides the Scholar Athlete Award Program at Hickory High School. The fund was created to honor Attorney Donald R. McKay who serves the community faithfully through his active participation in programs that benefit our community.
Stephen Moretti Memorial Soccer Fund provides the Moretti Soccer Award that annually recognizes outstanding senior members of the Hickory High School Varsity Soccer Team.
Sylvia Stull Scholarship Fund
- This fund was established in memory of and to commemorate the extraordinary service by Sylvia Stull as Hermitage City Commissioner. The fund provides an annual scholarship to a Hickory High School graduating senior with the best school attendance record. |
Athena PowerLink
This fund was established in 2007 to support a local
effort of the Athena PowerLink program, which is a business mentoring
program designed to increase the growth and profitability of women-owned
businesses. The premise is a panel of volunteer mentors advises a Woman
Business Owner on important issues specific to her business with the goal of
increasing the development and success of her business.
Chris Bellich Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund
This fund was started to honor the memory of Chris Bellich, a Farrell native and longtime Greenville School District educator. The fund will provide means to grant an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Greenville High School who intends to pursue a career in education.
Jody Ray Billingsley Memorial Fund
Established in the memory of Jody Ray Billingsley in November 2009, this fund primarily benefits the community through scholarship grants made to deserving and qualified students.
Anne N. Stanton-Black Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created to memorialize Anne N. Stanton Black. During her life she strongly supported education, children and her church. Helping others was what she loved to do more than anything else in life. Her family and friends have created this scholarship to help young people succeed in all areas of life.
Kyle Bly Memorial Foundation
Established in August 2008 in memory of Kyle Bly, this fund will provide local charitable or religious organizations, financial assistance to the Lakeview High School Football program, and scholarships to area students pursuing their own dreams in the computer field at Thiel College.
Ann C. Boyle Scholarship Fund
This memorial fund was established to
honor the life of Ann C. Boyle, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid
leukemia in September 1999, and five brief weeks later, she lost her
battle with the disease. Her family established this fund to bestow a
scholarship of a minimum of $500 to a non-traditional professional
nursing student with financial need. It is preferred that the student
attend SRHS School of Nursing but other schools may be considered as
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Emma DeNoble Bresky Scholarship Fund
John Bresky loved his wife and he wanted to perpetuate her memory by creating the Emma DeNoble Bresky Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Bresky was a Farrell High School graduate who was active in the creation of the Kiwanianns in Farrell. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide a general scholarship.
Brookfield Community Playground
The purpose of this fund is to build a playground at Brookfield Township Park in memory of 14-year old Jennifer Boley, who was killed when struck by lightning at the park in 1995. Jennifer was a wonderful young lady and well-liked by all who knew her. She was an honor student and a band member. This playground will be called “Jenny Junction”, as she loved children. This project will serve to draw the community together and stand as a symbol of what people can do when they work together for a common goal.
Brookfield Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation
Established in March 2006, this fund will support scholarships and charitable causes that are in line with those deemed appropriate by the Brookfield Twp. Vol. Fire Department.
Ashley Ann Bryan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Fund is to provide a scholarship to honor the memory of Ashley Ann Bryan, a beloved daughter, sister and friend, who was taken home to be with the Lord. The first scholarship shall be awarded to one of Ashley’s classmates of the Hermitage School District’s graduating class of 2007.
The F. H. Buhl Club Endowment
This Fund will allow the friends of the Buhl Club to make donations to the endowment fund that will provide future funds for capital improvements and emergency administrative needs at the F. H. Buhl Club. This will enable the Buhl Club to continually fulfill their mission of providing quality recreational, social, wellness, and educational programs for people of all ages within our communities. It will also allow the Buhl Club to continue Mr. Buhl’s dream in perpetuity – The dream he started in 1903. For more information, please visit www.fhbuhlclub.org.
F.H. Buhl Farm Trust Arboretum Fund
The Buhl Farm Arboretum is located throughout beautiful Buhl Farm Park. There are over 250 trees planted in the arboretum and these trees are sold to honor or memorialize a loved one. Individuals wanting to purchase a tree can do so by contacting the Buhl Farm Trust, P.O. Box 709, 730 Forker Blvd., Sharon, PA 16146, Telephone: 724-981-5522. Also, information on the arboretum is available by visiting our website at www.buhlfarmpark.com.
Greg R. Cardille Memorial Fund
This fund was established in July 2006 to honor the life and memory of Greg R. Cardille by providing a scholarship to a Hickory High School student that has used art to improve his or her life.
Richard E. Carlson Scholarship Fund
Established in 2007 by Richard Carlson, this fund will make possible an annual scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior of First United Methodist Church, West Silver Street, Sharon, Pa.
Caring Community Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to provide scholarship funds through community donations for children whose parents have died prematurely.
The Stephen Comninos Fund
The family of Stephen Comninos, siblings John, Danielle and Melissa and parents John and Linda, are grateful to their family and friends and community members who have offered numerous support for Stephen, 24, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in July 2007. ALS is a rare, yet fatal disease that typically presents itself in older adults (40-60 years old) although young adults, like Stephen, have been diagnosed with ALS. Lou Gehrig's disease causes the nerves controlling muscle movement in the limbs, neck and diaphragm to slowly degenerate eventually leading to paralysis in the later stages of the disease.
Currently, there is no known cause or cure for this debilitating disease, and current medical treatments are limited or experimental. Since most of the avenues for treatment of ALS are experimental, the family is assessing the cost of various medical treatments/equipment available, which can range from manageable to staggering. The family will provide Stephen with the best medical care and equipment available to help him combat his ALS. A fund was recently set up in Stephen's names to help defray medical costs he may incur.
If you would like to contribute, please mail a donation:
The Stephen Comninos Fund
c/o Shenango Valley Foundation
33 Chestnut Street
Sharon, PA 16146
For more information about this fund, please call the foundation at 724-981-5882. |
Cattron Group Foundation
Established in 2005, this fund will provide charitable funds for scholarships and general charitable needs that exist within the Cattron organization and the community.
Paul D. & Eleanor M. Chadderton Foundation
Established in July 2006, this fund will provide charitable funds to benefit the region through the generosity of Mrs. and Mrs. Paul Chadderton.
Steven Chavara Memorial Scholarship Fund
Steven Chavara was well known among sports enthusiasts in Mercer County. For more than 17 years he officiated at both high school and college volleyball matches. In 1997 he was tragically taken from his family and our community by an industrial accident. Through the creation of the Steven Chavara Memorial Scholarship Fund his family has created a lasting memory honoring this man who was beloved by so many. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for student athletes who participate in volleyball programs from the following area high schools: Farrell, Sharon, Hermitage, West Middlesex, Sharpsville, Kennedy Catholic and Brookfield. |
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Children’s Aid Society Endowment Fund
Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County is a non-profit agency established in 1899 to support children and families. We offer a variety of programs designed to nurture and educate families in order to help preserve the family unit. Adoption, Foster Care, In-home Family Based Mental Health Therapy, Day Care services, Family Life Education Programs, including Safe Kids, Parents Anonymous, Nurturing Classes, etc., Neighborhood Based Family Intervention Center focusing on juvenile probation clients and their families, Fatherhood Initiative, and A Woman’s Journey. This foundation was established to assist us in providing the basic needs to families that are struggling with everyday issues. The purpose of this endowment fund is for us to receive charitable gifts from those who wish to support financially the programs, objectives and purposes of Children’s Aid Society through gifts, bequests, legacies and memorials. For more information, please visit www.casmercer.org.
Committee for Children with Special Needs Foundation
Larry and Gayne Bortz have dedicated their lives to helping children with special needs. Annually they take these special children on week-long trips to places they would only dream about. The Committee also sponsors the Fun In the Sun Camp for special needs children and adults every June. The purpose of the Fund is to endow the Committee for Children with Special Needs programs. This Foundation was created to provide social, recreational, educational and material support to enhance the lives of the special needs population.
Community Counseling Center Endowment Fund
The Community Counseling Center provides counseling services to any person experiencing short-term or long-term emotional problems. The purpose of this endowment fund shall be to receive charitable gifts from the friends of the Community Counseling Center who wish to support financially the objectives and purposes of the Community Counseling Center by gifts, bequests, legacies and memorials. For more information, please visit www.cccmer.org.
Community Development Outreach Fund
This fund was established in October 2007 for the purpose of organizing current and previous residents of the Shenango Valley with the goal of establishing the fundamental groundwork for the restoration and development of our community.
Shenango Valley Community Library Endowment
The Shenango Valley Community Library is a regional library that serves the greater Shenango Valley. This endowment allows the friends and patrons of the library to fund the programs and services of this important community asset. For over 75 years the library has provided a solid basis to help meet the educational and recreational needs of adults and children in the Valley. For more information, visit www.shenangovalleylib.org.
Community Trust Pooled Income Fund
Please see our page on this site for more information on the Community Trust Pooled Income Fund
Cwynar Family Humanitarian Scholarship Fund
In life there are people who exceed the limits of goodwill and charity. These special people have lovingly extended themselves into the lives of others and have provided them with compassion, self-respect and hope. The entire Cwynar Family set aside their personal plans and chose to make a difference in the lives of six special children who are filled with renewed possibilities through the love of the Cwynar family. As a family, they have chosen to use their Humanitarian Award to provide scholarship funds for children who are or have been in foster care and plan to attend a two or four-year college or university.
