Spring has finally arrived in Pike County, and we have a lot to share in this new season of growth and renewal!

Greater Pike’s Barbara J. Buchanan Fund is pleased to announce a total of $1,700 in grants to help support the work of the following four nonprofit organizations:

·        Pike Autism Support Services of Northeast Pennsylvania

·        Grey Towers Heritage Association

·        Pike County Public Library

·        Pike County Historical Society

“The members of our Grants Committee were impressed by the many strong funding requests we received for this grant. We feel these four projects will have a wonderful impact on our community and represent causes and organizations that were near and dear to Mrs. Buchanan’s heart,” said Carol Witschel, Greater Pike’s Grants Chair.

Greater Pike’s annual nonprofit workshop is coming up on April 11. Representatives from attending nonprofits will have an opportunity to speak about their organization’s programs and activities, learn about upcoming events and grant opportunities at Greater Pike, and ask questions about funding and other topics.

This workshop is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about your nonprofit, learn what other local organizations are working on, and gain a better understanding of how Pike County nonprofits can work together to benefit our community.

The event will begin with a light breakfast at 9:00am and the program will run from 9:30am to noon.

The event is free but space is very limited, and preference will be given to nonprofit organizations that service Pike County.

Local nonprofit organizations looking to boost their fundraising efforts can register now to participate in NEPA Gives, hosted by Greater Pike and several of our NEPA foundation partners.

During the event, donors may make donations to their favorite local nonprofit organizations through the NEPA Gives online platform. Donations to participating nonprofits will be enhanced with bonus funds provided by NEPA Gives sponsors, making donor dollars stretch even further, and participating nonprofits will also be eligible for cash prizes.

The application window for grants made via the Richard L. Snyder Fund opens May 15 and closes June 15, 2024. Local nonprofit organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, historic preservation, beautification, medical, health, and wellness are strongly encouraged to apply to receive grants of up to $5,000.

Greater Pike’s 9^th Annual Dinner will be taking place on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Silver Birches Resort in Hawley, PA. Tables and individual tickets will soon be available for purchase – we hope you can join us for this annual celebration and awards ceremony!

We’re excited to introduce one of Greater Pike’s newest board members, Mary Virtue!

Mary has worked as a consultant to nonprofits and foundations in many parts of the world. Offering strategic planning and evaluation services to community-based organizations in the US and overseas, Mary worked with people who were building stronger communities through the arts, economic development, social services, environmental improvements, and small business lending. Mary also offered consulting services to foundations as large as the Ford Foundation and as small as rural community foundations that supported this community work through targeted grant making and community engagement.

GPCF was created to enable individuals, families, and local businesses to maximize their charitable support through organized, targeted community philanthropy. The Foundation provides a permanent and personal way to give back to the region we love and have worked so hard to nurture and maintain.

Donors can establish a named fund with an initial tax-deductible gift of as little as $1,000 or make a tax-deductible gift of any size to any of the existing funds targeted to specific needs and opportunities.

Click here to view and make a tax-deductible donation to any of Greater Pike’s funds.

Or you may make a tax-deductible donation in support of Greater Pike’s operations.

For more information about establishing a fund or getting involved with Greater Pike, contact Rick Little, Executive Director.