PHOTO: A 2024 grant for $1,000 from the McKean County Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle helped to purchase clothing and other items for The Free Store operated by Mt. Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition which supports the needy in our area.
Local organizations invited to apply for Women’s Giving Circle grants
Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County (WGC), a fund held at the McKean County Community Foundation, announces that applications are now open for grants that will be awarded at their annual meeting in November. The deadline to apply is September 23. Applications can be found on McKean County Community Foundation’s website at https//mckeancountyfoundation.org.
McKean County nonprofit organizations with current 501 (c) (3) status, faith-based organizations, schools, or municipalities who serve the residents of McKean County are encouraged to apply for these grants. Awards will be given up to $2,000. Some grants that are awarded may be less than the amount requested.
WGC offers the opportunity for every woman to become a member and participate in charitable giving in their community. Members each donate a very affordable $100 or more annually. All donations are pooled together each year to determine the amount available for granting that year. WGC extends an invitation to all area women to join their organization and help make a difference in our communities.
Members of the Women’s Giving Circle will hold their 2025 Annual Business Meeting on November 13. All women interested in learning more about WGC and how they impact our communities are more than welcome to attend.
The recipients of the 2024 WGC grants were Bradford Hospital Foundation, $2,000 for the Meals on Wheels program; CASA of McKean County, $2,000 for their volunteer program; Destinations Bradford, $2000 for the Hygiene Pantry; Mount Jewett Hilltop Heritage Coalition, $1,100 for the Purse-onal Plan Program; and YWCA Bradford, $2,000 for Bedding for Tomorrow Housing and Employment Services program.
The Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County organization was established in 2019 as a project of the McKean County Community Foundation. For more details about the event, inquiries about the grant opportunities, and membership information, contact the McKean County Community Foundation at 844-238-2289 or by email at mccf@mckeancountyfoundation.org.
