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McKean County Community Fund 2026 Grant Distributions

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Photo 1: From left: Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the McKean County Community Foundation; Mrs. Toncha Barber, Acting High School Principal; Doug Triplett, Art Teacher at Port Allegany School District; and Leslie Kallenborn, McKean County Community Foundation Board Member.

Photo 2: Lutheran Home at Kane grant presentation. Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the McKean County Community Foundation, and Char Floravit, CEO of Lutheran Home at Kane

One Fund, Many Communities: McKean County Community Fund Supports Local Projects

The McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce recent grants from the McKean County Community Fund supporting projects in Port Allegany and Kane. These grants reflect the fund’s commitment to strengthening communities throughout McKean County by supporting programs and projects that make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

The Port Allegany School District received a $2,000 grant to help purchase a new kiln for its art program. Art teacher Doug Triplett identified the need for updated equipment to continue providing students with valuable hands-on learning experiences. With additional support from the Joe DeMott Community Fund, this project will give students opportunities to explore their creativity and develop their artistic abilities for years to come.

The Lutheran Home at Kane was awarded a $1,000 grant for its Healthy Weights Program, an initiative focused on improving residents’ health, comfort, and quality of care. The grant will support the purchase of a portable chair scale, allowing staff to monitor residents’ weights more accurately and more easily. Regular weight monitoring helps identify potential health concerns, and the portable equipment will reduce the stress and discomfort of moving residents for routine weigh-ins. This improvement will benefit approximately 75 current residents, as well as future residents of the Lutheran Home.

Although these projects serve different needs, both demonstrate the importance of having charitable resources available to respond to opportunities throughout McKean County. From supporting educational experiences for students to enhancing the quality of care for seniors, the McKean County Community Fund helps make worthwhile projects possible.

The McKean County Community Fund is an unrestricted charitable fund that provides grant opportunities to eligible nonprofit organizations throughout McKean County through a competitive application process. Its flexibility allows the Foundation to support a wide range of community needs, including education, arts and culture, health and human services, community development, and more.

The fund continues to grow through the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses who believe in giving back to the communities where they live and work. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps build a resource that supports important projects today and responds to needs that may arise in the future.

The McKean County Community Foundation encourages those who want to make a lasting impact in their communities to consider donating to the McKean County Community Fund. By giving to this fund, donors are helping create opportunities to strengthen communities throughout McKean County for generations to come.

To learn more about the McKean County Community Fund, make a donation, or explore other charitable giving opportunities, contact the McKean County Community Foundation at 844-238-2289 or visit www.mckeancountyfoundation.org.

The McKean County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies and works with donors to strengthen communities through charitable giving, fund development, and grantmaking.

JOE DEMOTT COMMUNITY FUND AWARDS GRANT TO SUPPORT PORT ALLEGANY SCHOOL DISTRICT ART PROGRAM

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PORT ALLEGANY, PA — The Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund, held at the McKean County Community Foundation, awarded a $2,000 grant to the Port Allegany School District to help purchase a new ceramic kiln, ensuring students can continue participating in a longstanding art education program.

For more than 34 years, ceramics has been an important part of the district’s art curriculum. Each year, approximately 180 to 200 students in grades seven through twelve participate in the art program, where they explore their creativity through hand-building, wheel-thrown pottery, and other ceramic projects. A functioning kiln is essential to completing these projects and continuing this valuable educational experience.

Recognizing the need for a new kiln, Port Allegany School District art teacher Doug Triplett took the initiative to seek funding to help preserve the program for future students. With an expected lifespan of 10 to 20 years, the new kiln could benefit 1,800 to 4,000 students over its lifetime.

Joe and Sue DeMott established the Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund in 2018 to support projects and initiatives that improve quality of life in Port Allegany. The fund is a true community effort, welcoming donations from individuals, families, businesses, and anyone who wants to support the area’s future.

An advisory committee of community members with strong ties to Port Allegany makes grant decisions. Each year, committee members carefully review applications from local organizations, schools, and community groups, considering the community’s needs and the potential impact of each request.

“One of the things that makes this fund so special is that it brings the community together to support the community,” said Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the McKean County Community Foundation. “Our committee members take their responsibility seriously, and with so many deserving projects, these decisions are not always easy. Each application receives thoughtful consideration. This grant is a wonderful example of how community giving can support something meaningful today while creating opportunities for students for many years to come.”

The Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund continues to grow through the generosity of community members who believe in investing in Port Allegany. Every contribution helps strengthen the fund’s ability to support local projects, organizations, and initiatives for years to come.

Those wishing to contribute can donate online at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org by clicking the “Donate Now” button and selecting the Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund. Checks may also be made payable to the McKean County Community Foundation and mailed to P.O. Box 708, Bradford, PA 16701, with the fund name included in the memo line.

The McKean County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. Through charitable funds established by generous donors, the Foundation supports local communities through grants, scholarships, and charitable initiatives that improve the quality of life throughout the region. For more information, contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125.

Photo caption: Pictured from left are Mark Errick, Joe DeMott Fund Committee Member; Tiffany Boschert, Executive Director of the McKean County Community Foundation; Toncha Barber, Acting High School Principal; Doug Triplett, Port Allegany School District Art Teacher; Leslie Kallenborn, MCCF Board Member and Joe DeMott Fund Committee Member; and Joe Lashway, Joe DeMott Fund Committee Member.

Highlights from the Kane Senior Expo

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We sincerely thank PA State Rep. Martin Causer and the Kane Community for hosting us at their annual Senior Expo last Friday!

Please join us in congratulating Harvetta Green, the lucky winner of our gift basket raffle! The basket included our “Donor for a Day” experience, giving Harvetta the unique opportunity to select a local nonprofit organization to receive a donation from the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF) in her name.

The expo also provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with individuals who embody the true impact of MCCF’s grants, scholarships, and funds.

We were honored to meet Bonnie Huckabone, sister of the late Charles “Butch” Hannold. Butch’s wife established the Butch & Peg Hannold Donor Advised Fund at MCCF, creating a lasting legacy that continues to support and uplift the community they loved.

We also caught up with Sarah Carlson (Kane Class of 2017), a past recipient of an MCCF scholarship. Sarah now serves as a Resource Technician at the McKean County Conservation District. It is incredibly rewarding to see our scholarship recipients come full circle, build successful careers, and make a positive impact right here in our region!

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WGC Trivia Night!

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What a night! 🌟 The Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County packed the house last evening for our Trivia Night, and the energy at the newly renovated Heritage Hall in TurtlePoint was absolutely electric!

Guests kicked off the evening with a delicious food spread courtesy of Eddies on main, alongside 50/50 drawings and basket raffles. Then, Chuck Kohler of EventCade took the stage with 5 rounds of fast-paced, exciting trivia! 🧠💥

This incredible event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our phenomenal committee members. A massive thank you to:
✨ Judy Bodamer • Pamela Burlingame • Sally Claypool • Carol Duffy • Angela Erway • Ricci Jeannerette • Linda Myers • Roni Swanson and Cherie Nasto ✨

👋 Missed out on the fun? It’s not too late to join us!
Become a member of the Women’s Giving Circle today. We are accepting applications through October 1. We can’t wait to host our members for our annual business meeting on November 12 at the Bradford Club!

👉 https://mckeancountyfoundation.org/womens-giving-circle-mission-history/join-us/

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