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Investment Review – 2025 Quarter Two
The market performance during the second quarter moved in-step with news out of Washington. The announcement of Liberation Day initiated an immediate 10% market sell off. However, by the end of April, the S&P 500 was down less than 1%. The post tariff rebound...
New Grant Opportunity Honors Lifelong Commitment to Community
A new grant opportunity has been established to honor the life and legacy of Harold L. Brake, a longtime resident of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, whose devotion to service, faith and civic engagement left a lasting mark on his community. The Harold L. Brake and Dolores...
An Important Update on TFEC’s Investment Model
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), under the guidance of the Investment Advisory Committee, has made a decision to add 3 fixed income funds to its current 70% Equity/30% Fixed Income investment model. The decision was made in an effort to produce a...
TFEC Announces New Grant Opportunities for Nonprofits Across South Central Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has opened applications for its latest grant opportunities, providing five funding options for nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon and Perry Counties, as well as the Dillsburg area of...
TFEC Recognized Nationally for Transparency and Trust in Philanthropy
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has earned three of the most respected recognitions in the nonprofit sector, affirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and lasting impact. These honors matter to everyone TFEC serves: donors who want their...
Perry County Community Foundation Awards $29,171 to Strengthen Local Programs
NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. – The Perry County Community Foundation (PCCF), established in 1987 to support the county’s long-term success, has granted $29,171 to 12 nonprofits. These funds will help local families, children and seniors with home repairs, youth activity and...
Investment Review – 2025 Quarter One
The first quarter of 2025 was a crucial period for markets, defined by volatility, immense policy uncertainty, and shifts in market leadership. After years of dominance by US large-cap technology stocks, the equity market is rotating from growth to value. The sharp...
Non-Traditional Students Succeed with TFEC Aspire to Rise Scholarship
If you are 22 or older and ready to pursue further education despite life’s challenges, the Aspire to Rise Scholarship from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) can help. This TFEC scholarship supports those who have experienced setbacks such as caregiving...
TFEC Launches Emergent Needs Grant to Support Local Nonprofits
Nonprofits in south central Pennsylvania work tirelessly to address urgent community needs–from food insecurity to healthcare. When these organizations face sudden federal funding disruptions and uncertainty, vital services can suffer. To help continue their essential...
Local Nonprofit Leaders Invited to Perry County Listening Session on April 3
Nonprofit leaders and stakeholders serving Perry County are invited to attend a special listening session hosted by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), Partnership for Better Health and United Way of the Capital Region. This collaborative event will take...
