In Summer 2015, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies welcomed ten students as Youth Philanthropy Interns. This 8-week program was made possible through a grant from The Heinz Endowments and is based on its long-running similar program in Pittsburgh. Throughout their internship, students assessed community needs and developed two funding opportunities for local non-profits to apply for grants of up to $25,000 to address these needs. In addition to their grantmaking, interns created these radio documentaries.
Digging Deeper into Farmers Markets – Based on interviews with vendors at Farmers Markets in Bedford and Johnstown
Women Leaders in Cambria County – Based on interviews with Rose Lucey-Noll (Executive Director, CamTran), Leah Spangler (Entrepreneur and CEO, The Learning Lamp), Judge Linda Fleming, Karen Fugini (Cambria County District Attorney’s Office), Dr. D’Arcy Duke (Conemaugh Health System), and Diane Chesnutwood (Concurrent Technologies Corporation)
Tranquility Gardens – Based on interviews with Steve Purich (founder) and Tresa L. McVicker, Ph.D. (guide)
Mental Health Advocacy: Advocating for Mental Health Awareness and Eradication of Associated Stigmas – Based on interviews with Rachel Allen (Yoga Song), Maryann George (Peer Empowerment Network) and John Wetzel (Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections)
More information on Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is available at cfalleghenies.org, info@cfalleghenies.org or (814) 536-7741.