From the Executive  Director’s Desk Have a question about Centre Foundation or an idea about how to make Centre County a great place to live? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch at (814) 237-6229 or info@centre-foundation.org.

We may be entering the dog days of summer, but our staff has been hard at work! Centred Outdoors has been hosting bi-weekly hikes at locations across Centre County. Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful Centre Inspires project by visiting CentredOutdoors.org to learn more and plan your free, guided adventure! Giving Circle members have winnowed down a stack of proposals and picked three finalists. To cast your vote to give out a $10,000 grant, check out the membership details below. We hope to count your vote on August 30th! There has also been a lot of voting going on over at the 2017 "Best of" website, which will accept votes until August 15th.  Thank you for nominating Centre Gives for "Best Fundraising Event" again this year! As always, thank you for being a part of our generous community, Molly Kunkel Executive Director Centre Foundation

When was the last time you gave out a $10,000 grant? Become a Giving Circle Member to Cast Your Vote!   Alone, we may not have the means to give out a $10,000 grant. Together, we can pool our resources to make a big impact in the community! This idea of strength in numbers is what fuels the Giving Circle. Members meet at an annual cocktail reception to hear project proposals from three finalist organizations. While all three finalists will receive a grant of some size, members' votes that evening will determine which organization receives the coveted $10,000 grant! Want to be a part of a $10,000 impact? Memberships are available on a sliding scale according to age and monthly payments are also available. Current members will meet at Above the Valley in Centre Hall on August 30th, enjoying the scenic views of Penns Valley and delicious catering by Harrison's. Chosen by the Giving Circle members, this year's finalists are: Discovery Space Bellefonte Art Museum Hearts for the Homeless Your vote as a Giving Circle member could help your favorite organization win a $10,000 grant on August 30th! To join, please click the button below or contact Centre Foundation's office at 814-237-6229.

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In the Community:

Centre PACT - Applications Centre County high school students who want to make an impact in their community can now apply for the 2017-2018 Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) program! Click here to apply by the September 15th deadline! Click to Learn More & Apply

Centred Outdoors  Looking for an easy way to get outside this summer? Free, guided hikes are being provided each Wednesday and Sunday this summer by Centred Outdoors! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are welcome! Learn more about this Centre Inspires project at CentredOutdoors.org! Click to Learn More

Best Of Centre Gives is a proud recipient of the 2015 and 2016 "Best Fundraising Event" award! Thank you for making this such a fun and impactful event! To keep the trend going in 2017, please vote for Centre Gives as the "Best Fundraising Event" ahead of the August 15th deadline. Thank you! Click to Vote

Save the Date!  Centre Foundation's Annual Dinner will be on Wednesday, November 1st at the Nittany Lion Inn. Please save the date for this celebration of local impact! Click to See 2016's Pictures

Inspiring and facilitating a culture of giving to create a vibrant community. Visit Centre-Foundation.Org

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