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PFA approves $114.6M revenue bonds to fund Inperium acquisition of KidsPeace and other nonprofits
The Public Finance Authority recently issued revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $114.6 million for the Reading-based nonprofit, Inperium Inc. The financing will support Inperium’s acquisition of three nonprofit, federally tax-exempt human services providers including KidsPeace. It also[...]
RKL firm reports strengths, pressures in nonprofit sector
RKL LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm, has issued a report that surveys nonprofit leaders and identifies strengths and pressures across the nonprofit sector. “Mission & Margin: Nonprofit Insights and Trends 2026” provides feedback from local nonprofit leaders, board members and employees. The report reveals that numerous nonprofits feel[...]
Nurture Nature Center receives funds to renovate event space
The Nurture Nature Center in Easton recently received $395,502 the state for the improvement of its first-floor hall into a full-service space for events, meetings, exhibits and educational activities. The award came from the Department of Community and Economic Development and will be matched by an equivalent grant from the Nurture Nature Foundation, a Delaware non-profit that is[...]
Members 1st Charitable Foundation awards funds to nonprofit programs
The Members 1st Charitable Foundation awarded $56,500 to 13 Pennsylvania nonprofits supporting youth, housing, mental health, and food security. "Every funding cycle offers an opportunity to invest in organizations that are addressing critical needs and creating lasting impact close to home," Sara Firestone, executive director of the Members 1st Charitable[...]
Members 1st Credit Union earns Telly Awards
Members 1st Federal Credit Union has earned three 2026 silver Telly Awards. The Telly Awards celebrate excellence in video and television across all screens, with nearly 14,000 entries submitted this season from 55 countries. Members 1st Federal Credit Union’s award-winning videos were created by Kyle Cooper, Video and Animation Team[...]
Members 1st earning recognition for community impact, leadership
Members 1st Federal Credit Union is gaining widespread recognition for the impact it’s making on the communities it serves. Based in Central Pennsylvania, Members 1st has close to 60 branches extending to Eastern Pennsylvania as well. While its administrative[...]
Pa. graphic designers invited to participate in design competition
Pennsylvania’s graphic designers are being invited to participate in a logo design competition. The Pennsylvania Christian Chamber of Commerce (PCCC) is inviting graphic designers across Pennsylvania to participate in a statewide logo design competition. The competition is aimed at shaping the[...]
PHCA launches initiative to strength long-term care workforce
The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) has launched Care for the Aging, an initiative to strengthen the state’s long-term care workforce. According to a release, in a time when the demand for caregivers is higher than ever, Care for the Aging steps in to bridge the gap between potential employees[...]
Whiteboard: The Power of Local Philanthropy
Philanthropy is one of the greatest forces for good in our communities. It fuels the programs that strengthen neighborhoods, supports scholarships that help students achieve their dreams, and powers the local organizations that make South Central Pennsylvania a better place to live. In our communities, philanthropy looks different for everyone.[...]
Reading nonprofit receives funding from Fulton Foundation
Connections Work in Reading is among the nonprofits receiving $20,000 each from the Fulton Forward Foundation, an independent non-profit private foundation funded by Fulton Bank. Fulton Foundation has awarded a total of $480,000 in grants to[...]
NFIB encourages Pa. Small Business Saturday
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging shoppers to support local small businesses this Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season. Small Business Saturday will take place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. “Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to shop small and support Pennsylvania’s small business community,”[...]
PPL Foundation announces emergency funding for food
The PPL Foundation has announced $100,000 in emergency funding to support agencies working to close gaps in food access throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. The announcement is in response to growing concerns about food insecurity. According to a release, the grants will benefit more than 60 nonprofit organizations working to[...]
