South Central PA Residents Invited to Spark Change Through Community Contest
Residents of South Central Pennsylvania now have the chance to turn their passion into lasting impact through SPARK!, a community contest from the Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) that proves everyone can be a changemaker.“Philanthropy isn’t just for a select few. It belongs to everyone who cares about their community,” said Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO of TFEC. “SPARK! is about turning passion into action. By sharing your idea, you can spark change that grows far beyond one person. With the
Investing in Women and Girls in Central Pennsylvania
The Fund for Women & Girls Awards Over $70,000 to Local Nonprofits to Strengthen Our CommunityNonprofits serving women and girls across South Central Pennsylvania have received vital funding to strengthen programs made possible through the generosity of local donors.The Fund for Women & Girls, a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), awarded over $70,000 in August 2025 to eight organizations that will expand access to healthcare, provide safe housing and create opportunities
More Than $73,000 Invested in Nonprofits Strengthening the Mechanicsburg Community
Residents of the Mechanicsburg area will benefit from $73,802 in new grants awarded to 13 local nonprofit organizations working to improve lives and strengthen the community.The grants will support programs that provide everything from literacy and job training to hospice care and youth development. The funding comes from the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF), one of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities’ (TFEC) regional foundations. Each year, MACF conducts a competitive grantmaking program
TFEC Awards More Than $140,000 Through Arts for All Grants
Communities across South Central Pennsylvania will soon benefit from new opportunities to experience live performances, cultural festivals, art education and creative programming made possible through more than $140,000 in Arts for All grants. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has awarded funding to 35 nonprofit organizations serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Franklin, Lebanon and Perry Counties and the Dillsburg area of northern York County.The Arts for All program strengthens South Central
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 charitable giving. At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), we are closely reviewing new legislation that may impact charitable giving so that we can continue to assist our donors, fundholders, nonprofits and the professional
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 responsibilities, financial hardship or other obstacles that delayed attending college, trade school or completing a GED.“We want individuals to know that it’s never too late to continue your education,” said Wendy Ellenberger, program officer
