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Updates and insights from the TFEC team about our community initiatives, community projects, and other useful information for donors, nonprofits, or your clients.
Franklin County Community Foundation Awards $91,277 in 2025 Grants to Strengthen Local Community
Franklin County residents will benefit from a new round of grants awarded by the Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), an affiliate of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). This year’s Advisory Committee directed grants totaling $91,277 to support...
Join Us in Celebrating the Power of Community
Every day, I see that lasting change happens when people come together to strengthen our communities and inspire new opportunities. That spirit of connection is at the heart of everything we do at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, and it is what we will...
Hear from Professional Advisors that Love TFEC!
Professional advisors are uniquely positioned to help clients realize their philanthropic goals, and The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is here to support you every step of the way. When you partner with TFEC, you gain a trusted ally that helps your...
Charitable Planning and the OBBBA: What You Need to Know
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. This comprehensive piece of legislation, spanning nearly 900 pages, impacts a broad range of public policies. Among its many provisions are several that will shape the future of...
How to Start the Charitable Giving Conversation
As an estate planning, tax or wealth advisor, you play a critical role in helping your clients maximize the impact of charitable giving while also optimizing tax benefits. Unfortunately, a 2023 survey found that only 19.2% of advisors regularly discuss charitable...
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area: An Agency Fund Success Story
The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA) is funded solely by the community and is unable to complete its lifesaving mission without support from individuals, businesses, and organizations like TFEC. HSHA became a no-kill shelter in 2024 by increasing its life...
Capital Area School for the Arts (CASA) Charter School: A Grantee Success Story
As CASA welcomes the largest group of students in its history, we are in need of upgrading our student technology. At our School, students are issued a Chromebook that they use to access their course materials, communicate with their teachers, interact with each...
LGBT Community Center Coalition of Central PA: A Grantee Success Story
Funds from the UpStream grant will support staff time, benefits and program costs so that Common Roads, a program for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, can continue to thrive and grow. Funds from the University Center at Harrisburg grant will be used to provide financial...
Gretna Music: An Agency Fund Success Story
Since 1993 over 176,000 people have attended Gretna Music concerts. The number one reason cited is the quality of performances. This is how the agency fund continues to benefit our organization and the residents of our broader South Central Pennsylvania community--by...
YWCA Greater Harrisburg: A Grantee Success Story
The funds provided to YWCA Greater Harrisburg by TFEC play a vital role in supporting victims of domestic violence, veterans and other at-risk individuals as they work to overcome homelessness. These resources help connect participants with employment opportunities...
