Elk County Community Fund Awards $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Elk County Community Fund continues to invest in organizations, volunteers and projects that make a difference in Elk County every day. During its most recent grant cycle, The Elk County Community Fund awarded $18,000 to three local organizations for projects that preserve our history, improve accessibility and enhance community resources.

The The Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township received $6,000 toward the purchase of a ViewScan 5. This technology will assist the Historical Society in its continued work to preserve local history and make historical records and resources more accessible to our community.

American Legion Post 103 St Marys Pa was awarded $5,500 for repairs to its public-access handicap ramp. The improvements will help ensure the facility remains accessible to our community for public events and will also support the Legion’s Burial Detail as it continues its important service to local veterans and their families.

The St. Mary's Sportsmen's Club received $6,500 for security and technology enhancements. The improvements will support the organization as it continues providing programs, activities and opportunities for our community.

PHOTO: Representatives from the three organizations awarded grants through The Elk County Community Fund’s July grant cycle were presented with grant checks by the Elk County Community Foundation. Pictured are Fred Fritz, St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club; Elk County Community Fund Committee members John Mulcahy, Fritz Lecker, Jeff Marzella; and Tim Smith, Commander, American Legion Post 103 (back row); Marcia Bleggi, Jill Cyphert and Barb Samick, Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township and ECCF Executive Director Tiffany Boschert (front row).

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