CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken attended the dedication of the Community Story Walk project by the Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library at Upper Witmer Park in Clearfield. The library received a CCCF Community Project Grant to help fund the project that is free for all community children and families to enjoy and learn from. Congratulations to Shaw Library Executive Director Lisa Coval and the Shaw Library Board for completing this project to benefit the entire community.
CHS Class of 73 Holds 70th Birthday Picnic and Remembers Classmate Gerald Read
Photo Caption: Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 at their 70th birthday picnic held September13, 2025
Photo Caption: The Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship primarily supported by members of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 73 marked 11 years of awarding scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Pictured with Bill Guthridge is the 2025 recipient of the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Luke Dixon who is attending the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
On Saturday September 13th members of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 gathered for their 70th birthday picnic at the VFW in Clearfield. As an ongoing tribute to their fallen classmate Gerald Read, the Class of 73 members provide ongoing donations and support to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship which provides annual scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
In September of 2013, Gerald Read died during a domestic terrorist attack in Alexandria Virginia. Classmates remembered that after graduating from Clearfield Area High School, Gerald Read went on to have an exemplary military career serving in military law enforcement and management information systems. He served in South Korea and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army
and served with the U.S. Army Material Command supervising efforts to supply and maintain forces deployed overseas during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Following his retirement from the military, Read moved into civilian service as an information assurance specialist with the Navy Sea Systems Command. It was in this position where he was working on Monday, September 16, 2013, the day of the terrorist attack at the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington. As the attack unfolded, Read took heroic action as he protected and shielded a female co-worker from the shooter and lost his own life as a result.
In the immediate aftermath of the news, Read’s classmates from the Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 organized the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation. Within a few short months, the scholarship committee raised sufficient funds to award the first scholarship in honor of Gerald Read to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 2014. One of the main criteria the committee decided on was to award the scholarship to an Eagle Scout in recognition of the same rank Gerald Read had attained during his time in the Boy Scouts.
Scholarship Committee Chairman Frank Barba said “Over the 11 years we have awarded the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship, the committee has selected recipients that Gerald himself would be extremely proud of. For the Class of 1973, we still feel a great loss with Jerry’s passing, but we continue to honor his memory with the scholarship and hope that all scholarship recipients carry on Gerald’s legacy”.
Barba concluded “We welcome all donations and gifts to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund. Recently, Gerald’s only brother David Read passed away and donations can be made to the scholarship fund in Memory of David Read. Donations can be mailed to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830 – make check payable to CCCF – Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund or donate online by visiting www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org, click ONLINE DONATION TO A SCHOLARSHIP FUND, then scroll down to SCHOLARSHIPS STARTING WITH THE LETTER G and click the button DONATE TO THE GERALD READ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND to make a secure donation via PayPal”.
All donations to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund are tax deductible and donors will receive an acknowledgement letter for their donation.
In 2024 the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded over $128,000 in community grant awards including $2,000 to assist the Clearfield YMCA with a project to remodel the room used for the Summer Day Camp Program. PICTURED L-R CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick, YMCA Executive Director Brian McDonald, CCCF Board Chair Jeb Soult, Summer Day Camp Program Director Karter Bell and CCCF Board Member Shayne Lumadue.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2025 CCCF Community Grant Program from Friday August 1st through 4PM on Friday September 19th via the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org.
The CCCF Community Grant Program has become a very successful funding source for community based organizations and municipal government groups to seek funding for important community projects and programs. In 2024 the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation received almost 40 applications and were able to fund 31 projects with a total of $128,900 awarded to the approved projects. Communities benefitting from the 2024 grant awards include Brisbin, Clearfield, Curwensville, DuBois, Glen Richey, Grampian, Mahaffey, Osceola Mills, Ramey and Winburne with specific grants targeted towards assisting youth outdoor sports programs and playgrounds, support for cancer patients, animal welfare and care, fire and safety equipment, community and downtown improvements, support for special needs programs and assistance for upgrades and repairs to community use buildings and facilities. Including the 2024 awards, the CCCF Community Grant Program since its inception has awarded over $425,000 to projects benefiting communities and citizens across all areas of Clearfield County.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and the Grant Review Committee encourage any groups or organizations that have a viable project under consideration for 2026 to file an application and note that having a 501c3 designation is not a requirement to file a grant application. Organizations that are not registered as a 501c3 charitable organization can consider partnering with their local government or another 501c3 organization or they can file a stand alone application. Non 501c3 organizations will be requested during the application review process to submit additional information verifying their need, purpose and legitimacy. Organizations that received CCCF grant funding in prior years are reminded they must file their Grant Completion Reports for all prior funding before any new funding will be considered.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken noted “Applications will only be accepted via the online grant portal which can be accessed at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org as paper applications are no longer accepted. For 2025, we are using a new service provider to process our online applications and, using recommendations from our Grant Committee, we have made changes to simplify the grant application. As in past years, applicants will need to create a user account and password to gain access to a blank application. Users can complete the application during their initial visit to the website, but they also have the option to save the application and return at a later date to continue working on it”. McCracken reminds all interested applicants that they must complete and officially submit their online application by the deadline at 4PM on Friday September 19th.
CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick said “When we review the submitted applications, the committee members try to identify and score the projects that will have a significant impact in communities while addressing existing issues that benefit as many communities as possible. The Grant Committee then makes their funding recommendations to the full CCCF Board of Directors who will make the final determination on the grant awards”.
Those interested in filing an application should visit the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org. On the main webpage, users should click the button that says, “CLICK HERE AUG 1ST THRU 4PM FRIDAY SEPT 19th TO FILE A CCCF COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION”. Users will then need to set up a login using their email address and create a password. Once the username and password are set up, users will then see the application instruction page and will need to answer a question at the bottom of the instruction page to verify they read the instructions and meet the criteria to apply. Answering YES to the criteria question will then take the applicant to a blank application. Users can complete and file the application during their initial visit, or they can save and come back by clicking the “SAVE PROGRESS” button and closing their browser window and return to complete the application at a later date. However, the application must be completed and the SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION button must be clicked to officially finalize and submit the application by 4PM on Friday September 19th, 2025. Once the application is submitted properly, the user will receive an email confirming their application has been submitted. Any questions should be submitted promptly via email to cccfexecdir@outlook.com.
PHOTO CAPTION – Working with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, the Harpster Family is awarding a total $6,000 in 2025 scholarship awards from the Taylor Harpster / T-Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund. $2,000 each is going to 2025 recipients Megan Johnson and Ian Haney and the 2024 scholarship awarded to Haylee Wood is being honored this year as Ms. Wood was unable to attend college last year due to a sudden death in her family right before she was to start college last September. Pictured l-r: Taylor Harpster’s parents Bobbi and John Harpster, 2025 scholarship recipients Megan Johnson and Ian Haney, and Taylor Harpster’s siblings Johnny Harpster and Macy Neideigh.
For 2025, scholarship funds associated with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation are awarding over $105,000 in scholarships to area students who will be attending colleges and trade schools in the fall of 2025. Over the last 5 years, the total dollar amount of scholarships awarded has grown from just over $40,000 in 2020 to over $105.400 for 2025.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said “Thanks to the individuals, families and community organizations that have established scholarship funds with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, we are able to provide significant financial assistance to local students who want to continue their education and pursue careers that will benefit society. Many of the scholarship funds established with the Charitable Foundation are done by families in memory of a beloved family member and it helps carry on a legacy of the person lost. The community and scholarship recipients can be thankful for the generosity of the individuals, families and organizations that established the scholarship funds and the donors who continue to regularly donate in support of each individual scholarship fund”. The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors congratulates all scholarship recipients and appreciates the generosity and dedication of all the scholarship committees.
Scholarship funds that were newly established or transferred to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation in the past year were: the John L. Jr and Viola Eamigh Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Peggy Materkowski and John L. Eamigh III in memory of their parents, the Brenda Clapsadle Thornhill Scholarship Fund which was transferred by the Clapsadle Thornhill family and is in memory of their daughter, sister and mother who was tragically killed in an automobile accident, the Scipione Family Scholarship established by Ronald Scipione to honor past and present members of the Scipione Family, the Nellie Pentz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund established by Thomas and Patricia Culler in memory of Patricia’s grandmother Nellie Pentz who encouraged Patricia to pursue a career in nursing, the Russell Pentz and Sons Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Thomas and Patricia Culler in memory of Patricia’s grandfather, father and uncles who operated a construction company in the Clearfield area for many years, and the Children’s Orthopedics Services INC Scholarship Fund established to award annual scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School.
The 2025 recipients of scholarships through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation are as follows: ARDELL BRESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Isaiah Snyder – Clearfield Area High School, ARNOLD AND ETHEL CAMERON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Warren Diethrick – 2nd year at Penn College of Technology, Ty Aveni – Clearfield Area High School and Monte Diethrick – CCCTC, AVA EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Alaura Rowles, Kinley Reed, Tayah Rees, Daisy Knepp and Lucas Scott – Clearfield Area High School, BE THE KINDNESS FUND in Memory of Westin Cantolina awarded to CCCTC Welding Program Graduates Keegan Fester and Derek English, BOB E. DAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Ian Gibson – Clearfield Area High School, BRENDA CLAPSADLE THORNHILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Hannah Glunt – Clearfield Area High School, Brooklyn Price – Curwensville Area High School and the Leadership Award to Natalie Wischuck – Curwensville Area High School, CHILDREN’S ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES INC SCHOLARSHIP to Tayah Rees – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 62 SCHOLARSHIP to Bradyn Visnofsky and Neilah Wilson – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 72 SCHOLARSHIP to Isaiah Snyder – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 75 SCHOLARSHIP to Juliet Bowers-Condon and Dylan Greslick – Clearfield Area High School, CRI / Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship to Hannah Acre of DuBois PA, CUNNINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, DUBOIS ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS to Delayne Freemer and Eric Mowrey – Brockway Area High School, to Kara Miller, Madalyn Wilson, Jenna Cornelius, Alissa Stevens, Audrey Barbella, Carter Wilson and Haley Reed – DuBois Area High School and, Peyton Suplizio – DuBois Central Catholic, EILEEN C. WITHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Daniel Redding – Curwensville Area High School, EVELYN CZARNECKI VERBEKE MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP to Hannah Finney – Clearfield Alliance Christian School, FRED L. AND BERNECE C. RHOADS MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP for students attending the CCCTC Nursing Program: Emily E. Kurtz and Moon Flower Story, GERALD READ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Luke Dixon – Clearfield Area High School, GOLDEN BISON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS / Harry W. Rowles Endowment to Zoie Sidorick, Lilly Mireille Rich and Carter Freeland, GOLDEN BISON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS to Juliet Bowers Condon, Samuel Lee Rish, Samantha Gardner and Katie Peacock, JANET MCCRACKEN HANSARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Kaija Ramkawsky, JOHN L. JR AND VIOLA EAMIGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Samantha Gardner – Clearfield Area High School, JOSEPH AND MARY MCFARLAND BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Emily E. Kurtz and Tristin Clark, KENNETH MCMILLEN SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, MARSHA NOVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, MEGHAN DEININGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Leah Smay – Curwensville Area High School, NELLIE PENTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Tayah Rees – Clearfield Area High School, RUSSELL PENTZ AND SONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Connor Yergin – CCCTC / PO High School, SCIPIONE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP to Wyatt Beirlair – Curwensville Area High School, SCOTT BEERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Alexis Moyer, Monte Diethrick, Dehlia G. Elbe and Cayden Ross – CCCTC, SHIRLEY ANN MCKEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Nathaniel Stewart – Clearfield Area High School and Karleigh Freyer – Curwensville Area High School, SHIRLEY ROWLES MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Natalie Wischuck – Curwensville Area High School, T-HARP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Ian Haney and Megan Johnson also honoring 2024 scholarship for Haylee Wood – Philipsburg Osceola High School.
Additionally, the CLEARFIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded as follows: BELIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP to Trenton Guiher and Gabrielle Henry, CNB BANK SCHOLARSHIP to Christopher Daniel and Brooklynne Skiver, JUDITH PEALE-STRATTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Courtney Ryder, Frank Visnofsky III, Valerie Brady, Tiffany Nichols, Hailey Jordan and Brianna Bodine , JUDITH RILEY HALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Khendyl Sharrer, KURTZ BROS SCHOLARSHIPS to Kaija Ramkawsky, Chloe Eamigh and Courtney Berg MID PENN BANK SCHOLARSHIPS to Kendra Smith,
Allivia Pierce and Madison Nelson, PENN HIGHLANDS SCHOLARSHIPS to Madison Lumadue, Tabitha Gallaher and Hayley Wooster and WOODWARD PHARMACY / CITY DRUGS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP to Mary Brobeck and Mackenzie Pierce.
Anyone interested in donating to any of the scholarship funds listed can visit www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org to donate by credit card or by check made payable to “Clearfield County Charitable Foundation” with the name of the scholarship fund written in the MEMO line mailed to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830.
The Masonic Noble Lodge No. 480 Curwensville PA, Osceola Masonic Lodge 515 and Coalport Masonic Lodge 574 along with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation will be accepting applications to provide grant funding assistance to local children who have immediate or ongoing medical expenses not covered by health insurance or other funding sources. Funding for the grant awards will be made from the PB Zentmyer Trust Fund that was established by estate of PB Zentmyer in the 1920’s and entrusted to the area Masonic Lodges to manage and distribute to area children with specific medical needs.
Beginning Monday, April 21st, applications for consideration by the selection committee can be made online at the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation website, www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org, and the application period will run through June 30th with review and determination of grant awards made by September 30th.
To file the application, parents or legal guardians should go to www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org and click on the “FILE ZENTMYER APPLICATION” button, create a log in and password, and provide all the requested information on the online application. Parents and guardians should be aware the grant award will only be paid to the medical services provider or vendor providing services or equipment necessary for the treatment of the child and cannot be paid directly to the family. Also, this grant cannot be used to reimburse for expenses already incurred. The parent or guardian filing the online application will be required to upload specific letters of reference from certified physicians detailing the medical conditions and treatment needs of the child along with appropriate documentation from the health insurance provider detailing denial of payment for a particular service or equipment. All information will be kept confidential, and applicants may be required to attend an interview with the selection committee.
Greg Hamm, member of the Masons and of the PB Zentmyer Committee said “we want to follow the wishes of PB Zentmyer to provide financial assistance to children with medical needs. We know there are likely several children and families that need help paying for medical treatment or special equipment that is not covered by traditional health insurance. We are looking for those families who are in this situation and can use the extra help a grant from the PB Zentmyer Fund will provide”.
Any questions regarding filing an application for funding from the PB Zentmyer Fund can be emailed to cccfexecdir@outlook.com.
Area Graduating Seniors Reminded of Scholarship Opportunities Available Through Clearfield County Charitable Foundation
Photo Caption: In 2024, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors all over Clearfield County. Pictured above are the 2024 recipients of the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship l-r Nick Vaow, presenter Bill Guthridge from the scholarship committee and Warren Diethrick. For 2025, several new scholarships have been established and will be accepting applications for the first time.
With prom season and high school graduation fast approaching for the senior class of 2025, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation announces several new scholarship opportunities available for the first time along with scholarships available in prior years. During the 2024 scholarship cycle, the Charitable Foundation and the scholarship committees who established scholarship funds with the CCCF awarded over $75,000 in scholarships. In addition to standard academic and sports related scholarships, many of the Charitable Foundation scholarships are geared towards students accepted to 2 and 4 year degree programs pursuing careers in specialized fields like construction trades, electrical services, culinary arts, hospitality management, nursing and other health care related fields.
For 2025, the following scholarships are being offered for the first time:
John L. Jr and Viola Eamigh Memorial Scholarship Fund – available to GRADUTING SENIORS OF CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL, the scholarship was established by John L. Eamigh III and Peggy Materkowski in honor of their parents, John L. Jr. and Viola Eamigh. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of Clearfield Area High School or a CAHS student graduating from CCCTC who will be attending an accredited vocational, technical or trade school pursuing a career in construction, mechanical, technology, health occupations or other trades related fields. Criteria and selection will stress financial need over high academic standing as it is the desire of the Eamigh family to help a special student that needs a financial hand up to fulfill their career dreams and goals.
Scipione Family Scholarship – available to GRADUATING SENIORS OF CURWENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL and offered by the Scipione Family to one graduating senior from the Curwensville Area High School who is graduating in good standing and has shown a commitment to their academic studies while being active in their school and community. The scholarship will be paid in 2 installments, 1/2 for the fall semester and, on confirmation of successful completion of the fall term, the second 1/2 released for the spring semester.
Nellie Pentz Memorial Scholarship – available to any graduating senior who resides in Clearfield County who will be pursuing a career in Nursing or another Health Care related field. The scholarship was established by Thomas and Patty Culler in memory of Patty’s grandmother Nellie Pentz who is remembered for her kindness, compassion and generosity to her family, church and the Clearfield community. Nellie Pentz supported educational opportunities for woman and encouraged Patty to pursue a career in nursing. Applicants will be screened on both academic standing and financial need.
Russell Pentz and Sons Memorial Scholarship – available to any graduating senior who resides in Clearfield County who will be pursuing a career in the construction trades including architecture and engineering. Thomas and Patty Culler established this scholarship fund in memory of Patty’s grandfather Russell Pentz, her uncles Bruce and Harold and her father William who were building contractors in the Clearfield area for over 50 years. Applicants will be screened on both academic standing and financial need.
Children’s Orthopedics Services INC Scholarship – available to a graduating senior from Clearfield Area High School who will be pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing or Physician Assistant and who maintains good standing with the community and school.
Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads Nursing Scholarship – is available to students enrolled and accepted for the fall semester in the CCCTC Practical Nursing Program.
For 2025, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation also welcomes the Brenda Clapsadle Thornhill Memorial Scholarship established by the Clapsadle family in memory of Brenda. As in prior years, the scholarship will continue to award a scholarship to female athletes who graduate from Clearfield and Curwensville High School along with the Leadership Scholarship that will be awarded to 1 female student from either Clearfield or Curwensville high schools.
The following scholarships awarded in prior years will continue to be available as described: Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship – to encourage and support graduates of any Clearfield County high school to pursue and complete an educational program and degree in nursing, the Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship is available to students of DuBois High School, DuBois Central Catholic and Brockway High School who have participated or been involved with performances or volunteering at the Reitz Theater, Taylor Harpster, T-Harp Memorial Scholarship available to students of Philipsburg Osceola High School, Scott Beers Memorial Scholarship available to students graduating from the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Meghan Deininger Memorial Scholarship available to students in Clearfield, Blair, Centre and Jefferson counties who will be pursuing a career in culinary arts or hospitality management, the Arnold and Ethel Cameron Memorial Scholarship available to students graduating from most Clearfield County schools including the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Jeff Tech, DuBois High School and DuBois Central Catholic, Punxsutawney High School and Punxsutawney Christian School, the Joseph and Mary McFarland Bishop Memorial Scholarship for students graduating from Clearfield Area High School, Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Jeff Tech, DuBois High School, DuBois Central Catholic, Punxsutawney High School or Punxsutawney Christian School pursuing a career in nursing or health care related fields. There will also be an award presented from the Be the Kindness Fund in Memory of Westin Cantolina that will be awarded to a student graduating from the CCCTC Welding Program.
Scholarships offered specifically to Clearfield Area High School seniors only are: the Ava Evans Memorial Scholarship, Ardell Bressler Memorial Scholarship, Bob E. Day Memorial Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’62 Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’72 Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’75 Scholarship, Cunningham Scholarship, Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship, Kenneth McMillen Swimming Scholarship, Marsha Novey Memorial Scholarship, the Golden Bison Scholarships including the Harry W. Rowles Memorial Scholarships presented by the Golden Bison Alumni Association and the Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship with applications available at the Guidance Office.
Scholarships for Curwensville Area High School: Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship, the Shirley Rowles Miller Memorial Scholarship, the Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship and the Scipione Family Scholarship with applications available at the Curwensville Guidance Office.
Additionally, the Janet McCracken Hansard Memorial Scholarship is available to students in school districts in Clearfield County and the DuBois Rotary Club Scholarships are available to students in DuBois High School, DCC and Brockway Area High School. Applications for these scholarships should be available in the Guidance Department at each school.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said, “The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation continues to work with many area families and organizations to expand the scholarships available to graduating seniors in Clearfield County. It is very exciting and fulfilling to see the quality of applications that are received from the graduating seniors and to help them achieve their goal of furthering their education and career goals. While scholarship committees take into consideration each students academic standing and GPA, they also consider the financial need of the student, employment history while in high school and involvement in community service. The goal of the Charitable Foundation and the scholarship committees we work with is to provide financial assistance to as many students as possible so they can pursue the career of their choice and be successful in life”.
Any questions regarding scholarships available through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation may be emailed to cccfexecdir@outlook.com. Applications will be available at most high school guidance offices and most will be available to download from the Charitable Foundation website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org. Any student unable to locate an application for any of the scholarships listed can email cccfexecdir@outlook.com to request a copy of the application be emailed to them.
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Office Location
Photo Caption: Kevin and Joan McMillen shown presenting the deed for 201 East Market Street Property to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation for use as the Charitable Foundation office. – Pictured l-r CCCF Vice Chairman John Harpster, CCCF Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Conrad, CCCF Board Member Jamie Straub, CCCF Chairman John G. Jeb Soult accepting Deed from Building Donors Kevin and Joan McMillen, CCCF Board Members Dana Beauseigneur and Shayne Lumadue.
The Board of Directors of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation recently held their annual meeting to review activities during 2024, reorganize the board for 2025 and announce the CCCF Office will be relocating to 201 East Market Street, Clearfield PA in the near future. The board also noted with sorrow the recent passing of Marilyn Kurtz. Mrs. Kurtz along with her husband Robert Kurtz Jr. are founders of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation and have been significant benefactors to many funds established with the CCCF.
During the meeting, Board Chairman Jeb Soult announced: “The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation had a very successful year in 2024. One of the highlights was the December donation of the building at 201 East Market Street by Kevin and Joan McMillen. Our organization is very excited to accept the building and relocate our offices to this prime location in downtown Clearfield. The move highlights our growth as the community charitable foundation for all of Clearfield County. This new office will enhance our ability to service our clients and the community organizations to whom we provide scholarships and community project grant funding. The entire board sincerely thanks the McMillen’s for their very generous donation.”
In making the donation, Kevin McMillen said “I served on the CCCF Board of Directors for many years and Joan and I have watched the organization grow and prosper. We are pleased to donate the building at 201 East Market Street for the Charitable Foundation use as their main office location and look forward to continued growth and success for the organization”. It was also noted the prior owners of the building were Kevin McMillen’s parents Kenneth E. and Arlene A. McMillen. Kenneth who passed away several years ago, and Arlene, who still resides in Clearfield, were community leaders involved and supportive of many Clearfield area organizations over their lifetime.
In other business, the CCCF Board of Directors retained board officers Chairman Jeb Soult, Vice Chairman John Harpster and Sec/Treasurer Lisa Conrad for another year and appointed Vicki Myers of Mid Penn Bank as Trustee Representative to the CCCF Board of Directors. Other members of the board are Dana Beauseigneur, Maureen Gathagan, Lisa Kovalick, Shayne Lumadue, Jamie Straub, Joe Valenza, Lee Grace Valigorsky and George Weidlein. Directors Emeritus are Robert M. Kurtz Jr. and Kevin McMillen with Mark B. McCracken serving as Executive Director.
Executive Director McCracken gave his annual report to the board with the following highlights: The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation started 2024 with 60 total endowment / scholarship funds. During 2024, 9 new funds were created (3 endowment / 6 scholarship) for a total of 69 funds on file at the start of 2025. To start 2025, the combined market value of all individual fund accounts is $19,421,736 up from $16,960,503.29 at the start of 2024. Donations collected to all funds during 2024 NET AFTER FEES totaled $764,443.41.
During 2024, funding distributed back to communities across Clearfield County totaled $536,316.06, up from $373,030.20 during 2023, distributed across the following categories: $75,300.00 in scholarship awards, $128,900.00 in community grant awards, $86,400.00 in requested distributions by specific community organizations, $1,694.53 in gifts purchased through the Shop with a Cop event and $244,021.53 in annual distribution checks to the beneficiaries of various endowment funds.
Executive Director McCracken told the board “We are having great success working with individuals, families and community organizations to establish scholarships and endowments to fund education opportunities, community projects and meet other needs. By releasing over $500,000 in funding during 2024, our funds and the people who support them are making a difference in the lives of many people and the communities they live in”.
Board Chairman Jeb Soult added “We appreciate all the individuals, families and organizations who have created scholarship or endowment funds with the Charitable Foundation. We are thankful to those who made donations in support of our endowment and scholarship funds during 2024 and we anticipate further success in 2025. The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation has seen tremendous growth in recent years which benefits many students, individuals and organizations throughout Clearfield County”.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation notes the passing of Marilyn Kurtz. Robert and Marilyn Kurtz are founding supporters of the Charitable Foundation with Robert Kurtz originating the idea of establishing a charitable foundation to benefit Clearfield in the 1990’s. Mr. Kurtz followed through on his dream and pulled together several community leaders to create the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation in 2004. Robert and Marilyn Kurtz established several endowment funds with the Charitable Foundation and made many donations in support of these funds. Donations in memory of Marilyn Kurtz can be mailed to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830. Here is Mrs. Kurtz Obituary:
Marilyn Mears Kurtz, most recently of Foxdale Village in State College, formerly of Clearfield, died on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Foxdale Village.
She was born on March 28, 1940 in Akron, Ohio.
Mrs. Kurtz married Robert M. Kurtz, Jr. on July 20, 1991 in Boston, MA in the Old North Church of Paul Revere fame.
She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Mears. They lived in Hudson, Ohio and later moved outside of Harrisburg, PA.
She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Kurtz Jr. of State College, formerly of Clearfield; a son-in-law, Marty Bollinger of State College, and his two children Samuel Swails Bollinger of the University of Stanford in California and Sophie Alyse Bollinger currently of State College. She has several step-children, including Michael Kurtz, David Kurtz and his wife Adrienne all of California and several step grandchildren, Robby Kurtz, Karis and Collin Marsh, Garrett, Wyatt and Helena Kurtz, and Max Bollinger-Boal; as well as a step niece and nephew in State College. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Clarke and husband Michael Clarke, currently of Ashville, NC.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Swails Bollinger
A service to honor Marilyn’s life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.
PSP, Clearfield Regional Police Department and the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation thank the businesses and individuals who donated to the 2024 Shop with a Cop event. We expect the 2025 event to be even bigger and would appreciate donations to the Shop with a Cop Fund throughout the year.
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 Community Grant Awards Totaling Over $128,000
PHOTO CAPTION: 2024 Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Community Project Grant is presented to the Clearfield YMCA Summer Day Camp Program to pay for the remodeling project of the day camp room. PICTURED L-R CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick, YMCA Executive Director Brian McDonald, CCCF Board Chair Jeb Soult, Summer Day Camp Program Director Karter Bell and CCCF Board Member Shayne Lumadue.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors announces the release of over $128,000 in funding for community projects in Clearfield County. The 2024 spotlight programs in the Clearfield area are the Summer Day Camp Room Remodel at the Clearfield YMCA and the Upgrade for the Colorado Pool Timing System for the Clearfield Aquatics Club. Each project is receiving a $2,000 grant award with the funding for the Aquatics Club coming from the Kurtz CCL Fund.
In announcing the awards, CCCF Board Chairman Jeb Soult said “while we couldn’t fund all the grant requests this year, the Grant Committee did a superb job reviewing all applications and provided a quality list of projects to award a total of just over $128,000 in grant funding to. The projects selected represent communities across Clearfield County and meet the criteria to improve communities, help citizens and solve identified problems. We thank every organization that applied and appreciate the work performed and services provided by all these community organizations”.
Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick added “Grant Committee members did careful and detailed individual reviews of all submitted applications before meeting as a group to make the final selections. Committee members carefully considered the benefit and impact each project would have before making our final recommendations to the CCCF Board of Directors”.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken noted “the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Grant Program looks for programs that will benefit a large segment of the population, especially children, while helping to cover a need or solve a problem. All projects selected for funding meet a need within their community or to the county”.
PHOTO CAPTION: 2024 CCCF Community Project Grant is awarded to Clearfield Aquatics Club for Upgrades to the Colorado Timing System. Pictured L-R: CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken, Directors of the Clearfield Aquatics Club Melanie MacDonald, Tera O’Link, Morgan Duke, Kerry Wallace and Erin Wills.
Other projects receiving grant awards are: Arc Human Services for the T.E.A.M.S Program, Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund for Assistance for Local Cancer Patients, Brisbin Borough to purchase playground equipment at the restored Brisbin Park and Dam, The Children’s Aid Society for Child Care Center Painting Project, CLEAR-CENTRE POOL for Lawn Care for the Pool, We Care for Kids for their Sneakers and Boots Program, Downtown DuBois Inc for their E3 Entrepreneurial Shed Program, The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties for maintenance and safety projects at Camp Confidence, Clearfield County Cancer Support Inc for their cancer patient support programs, Clearfield County League on Social Services for the RELLIES program, Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department for community fire prevention programs, Curwensville Pike Township Historical Society for improvement project in the display areas, Glen Richey Fireman’s Recreational Park for the purchase of a new mower, God’s Cupboard at West Side United Methodist Church for their food programs, Grampian Penn Bloom Volunteer Fire Company to replace aging wooden public seating units, Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library to complete the Story Walk project and purchase an AED device, Lawrence Township Rec Park to purchase ADA playground equipment, Life Fast Forward to cover costs for the program, Little League Baseball Inc / Moshannon Valley Little League for Ramey Softball Field Fence Project Phase 2, Mahaffey Scout Park Association for equipment at the park, SENSEational Kids Gymnasium LLC for Inclusive Sensory Equipment, Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch for purchase of a transport trailer, St John Lutheran Church to restore stained glass windows, Winburne Fire Company for Fire Rescue Equipment Transition costs and the Winkler Art Gallery and Art Education Center for the Paint the Town Mural Project 2.0.
Grants were also awarded from the Sarah Jane Mattern Fund to Osceola Mills community organizations the Columbia Fire Company, the Osceola Mills Community Library, the Osceola Mills Community Historical Foundation and the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.
Anyone interested in supporting CCCF Endowment Funds that provide funding for the Community Grant Program can visit the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org and do a secure online donation or donations can be mailed to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830 with checks made payable to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation and note on the check memo line “Support CCCF Grant Program”. The Charitable Foundation also welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in starting an endowment or scholarship fund that will benefit their community or a specific area of need.
Posted: September 29, 2025 by Mark McCracken
CCCF Attends Community Story Walk Dedication
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken attended the dedication of the Community Story Walk project by the Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library at Upper Witmer Park in Clearfield. The library received a CCCF Community Project Grant to help fund the project that is free for all community children and families to enjoy and learn from. Congratulations to Shaw Library Executive Director Lisa Coval and the Shaw Library Board for completing this project to benefit the entire community.
Posted: September 24, 2025 by Mark McCracken
CHS Class of 73 Holds 70th Birthday Picnic and Remembers Classmate Gerald Read
CHS Class of 73 Holds 70th Birthday Picnic and Remembers Classmate Gerald Read
Photo Caption: Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 at their 70th birthday picnic held September13, 2025
Photo Caption: The Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship primarily supported by members of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 73 marked 11 years of awarding scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Pictured with Bill Guthridge is the 2025 recipient of the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Luke Dixon who is attending the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
On Saturday September 13th members of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 gathered for their 70th birthday picnic at the VFW in Clearfield. As an ongoing tribute to their fallen classmate Gerald Read, the Class of 73 members provide ongoing donations and support to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship which provides annual scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
In September of 2013, Gerald Read died during a domestic terrorist attack in Alexandria Virginia. Classmates remembered that after graduating from Clearfield Area High School, Gerald Read went on to have an exemplary military career serving in military law enforcement and management information systems. He served in South Korea and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army
and served with the U.S. Army Material Command supervising efforts to supply and maintain forces deployed overseas during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Following his retirement from the military, Read moved into civilian service as an information assurance specialist with the Navy Sea Systems Command. It was in this position where he was working on Monday, September 16, 2013, the day of the terrorist attack at the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington. As the attack unfolded, Read took heroic action as he protected and shielded a female co-worker from the shooter and lost his own life as a result.
In the immediate aftermath of the news, Read’s classmates from the Clearfield Area High School Class of 1973 organized the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation. Within a few short months, the scholarship committee raised sufficient funds to award the first scholarship in honor of Gerald Read to a graduate of the Clearfield Area High School Class of 2014. One of the main criteria the committee decided on was to award the scholarship to an Eagle Scout in recognition of the same rank Gerald Read had attained during his time in the Boy Scouts.
Scholarship Committee Chairman Frank Barba said “Over the 11 years we have awarded the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship, the committee has selected recipients that Gerald himself would be extremely proud of. For the Class of 1973, we still feel a great loss with Jerry’s passing, but we continue to honor his memory with the scholarship and hope that all scholarship recipients carry on Gerald’s legacy”.
Barba concluded “We welcome all donations and gifts to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund. Recently, Gerald’s only brother David Read passed away and donations can be made to the scholarship fund in Memory of David Read. Donations can be mailed to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830 – make check payable to CCCF – Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund or donate online by visiting www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org, click ONLINE DONATION TO A SCHOLARSHIP FUND, then scroll down to SCHOLARSHIPS STARTING WITH THE LETTER G and click the button DONATE TO THE GERALD READ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND to make a secure donation via PayPal”.
All donations to the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship Fund are tax deductible and donors will receive an acknowledgement letter for their donation.
Posted: August 1, 2025 by Mark McCracken
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Beginning August 1st
In 2024 the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded over $128,000 in community grant awards including $2,000 to assist the Clearfield YMCA with a project to remodel the room used for the Summer Day Camp Program. PICTURED L-R CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick, YMCA Executive Director Brian McDonald, CCCF Board Chair Jeb Soult, Summer Day Camp Program Director Karter Bell and CCCF Board Member Shayne Lumadue.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2025 CCCF Community Grant Program from Friday August 1st through 4PM on Friday September 19th via the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org.
The CCCF Community Grant Program has become a very successful funding source for community based organizations and municipal government groups to seek funding for important community projects and programs. In 2024 the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation received almost 40 applications and were able to fund 31 projects with a total of $128,900 awarded to the approved projects. Communities benefitting from the 2024 grant awards include Brisbin, Clearfield, Curwensville, DuBois, Glen Richey, Grampian, Mahaffey, Osceola Mills, Ramey and Winburne with specific grants targeted towards assisting youth outdoor sports programs and playgrounds, support for cancer patients, animal welfare and care, fire and safety equipment, community and downtown improvements, support for special needs programs and assistance for upgrades and repairs to community use buildings and facilities. Including the 2024 awards, the CCCF Community Grant Program since its inception has awarded over $425,000 to projects benefiting communities and citizens across all areas of Clearfield County.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors and the Grant Review Committee encourage any groups or organizations that have a viable project under consideration for 2026 to file an application and note that having a 501c3 designation is not a requirement to file a grant application. Organizations that are not registered as a 501c3 charitable organization can consider partnering with their local government or another 501c3 organization or they can file a stand alone application. Non 501c3 organizations will be requested during the application review process to submit additional information verifying their need, purpose and legitimacy. Organizations that received CCCF grant funding in prior years are reminded they must file their Grant Completion Reports for all prior funding before any new funding will be considered.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken noted “Applications will only be accepted via the online grant portal which can be accessed at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org as paper applications are no longer accepted. For 2025, we are using a new service provider to process our online applications and, using recommendations from our Grant Committee, we have made changes to simplify the grant application. As in past years, applicants will need to create a user account and password to gain access to a blank application. Users can complete the application during their initial visit to the website, but they also have the option to save the application and return at a later date to continue working on it”. McCracken reminds all interested applicants that they must complete and officially submit their online application by the deadline at 4PM on Friday September 19th.
CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick said “When we review the submitted applications, the committee members try to identify and score the projects that will have a significant impact in communities while addressing existing issues that benefit as many communities as possible. The Grant Committee then makes their funding recommendations to the full CCCF Board of Directors who will make the final determination on the grant awards”.
Those interested in filing an application should visit the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org. On the main webpage, users should click the button that says, “CLICK HERE AUG 1ST THRU 4PM FRIDAY SEPT 19th TO FILE A CCCF COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION”. Users will then need to set up a login using their email address and create a password. Once the username and password are set up, users will then see the application instruction page and will need to answer a question at the bottom of the instruction page to verify they read the instructions and meet the criteria to apply. Answering YES to the criteria question will then take the applicant to a blank application. Users can complete and file the application during their initial visit, or they can save and come back by clicking the “SAVE PROGRESS” button and closing their browser window and return to complete the application at a later date. However, the application must be completed and the SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION button must be clicked to officially finalize and submit the application by 4PM on Friday September 19th, 2025. Once the application is submitted properly, the user will receive an email confirming their application has been submitted. Any questions should be submitted promptly via email to cccfexecdir@outlook.com.
Posted: July 2, 2025 by Mark McCracken
CCCF Awards Over $105,000 in Scholarships for 2025
PHOTO CAPTION – Working with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, the Harpster Family is awarding a total $6,000 in 2025 scholarship awards from the Taylor Harpster / T-Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund. $2,000 each is going to 2025 recipients Megan Johnson and Ian Haney and the 2024 scholarship awarded to Haylee Wood is being honored this year as Ms. Wood was unable to attend college last year due to a sudden death in her family right before she was to start college last September. Pictured l-r: Taylor Harpster’s parents Bobbi and John Harpster, 2025 scholarship recipients Megan Johnson and Ian Haney, and Taylor Harpster’s siblings Johnny Harpster and Macy Neideigh.
For 2025, scholarship funds associated with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation are awarding over $105,000 in scholarships to area students who will be attending colleges and trade schools in the fall of 2025. Over the last 5 years, the total dollar amount of scholarships awarded has grown from just over $40,000 in 2020 to over $105.400 for 2025.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said “Thanks to the individuals, families and community organizations that have established scholarship funds with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, we are able to provide significant financial assistance to local students who want to continue their education and pursue careers that will benefit society. Many of the scholarship funds established with the Charitable Foundation are done by families in memory of a beloved family member and it helps carry on a legacy of the person lost. The community and scholarship recipients can be thankful for the generosity of the individuals, families and organizations that established the scholarship funds and the donors who continue to regularly donate in support of each individual scholarship fund”. The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors congratulates all scholarship recipients and appreciates the generosity and dedication of all the scholarship committees.
Scholarship funds that were newly established or transferred to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation in the past year were: the John L. Jr and Viola Eamigh Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Peggy Materkowski and John L. Eamigh III in memory of their parents, the Brenda Clapsadle Thornhill Scholarship Fund which was transferred by the Clapsadle Thornhill family and is in memory of their daughter, sister and mother who was tragically killed in an automobile accident, the Scipione Family Scholarship established by Ronald Scipione to honor past and present members of the Scipione Family, the Nellie Pentz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund established by Thomas and Patricia Culler in memory of Patricia’s grandmother Nellie Pentz who encouraged Patricia to pursue a career in nursing, the Russell Pentz and Sons Memorial Scholarship Fund established by Thomas and Patricia Culler in memory of Patricia’s grandfather, father and uncles who operated a construction company in the Clearfield area for many years, and the Children’s Orthopedics Services INC Scholarship Fund established to award annual scholarships to graduates of Clearfield Area High School.
The 2025 recipients of scholarships through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation are as follows: ARDELL BRESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Isaiah Snyder – Clearfield Area High School, ARNOLD AND ETHEL CAMERON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Warren Diethrick – 2nd year at Penn College of Technology, Ty Aveni – Clearfield Area High School and Monte Diethrick – CCCTC, AVA EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Alaura Rowles, Kinley Reed, Tayah Rees, Daisy Knepp and Lucas Scott – Clearfield Area High School, BE THE KINDNESS FUND in Memory of Westin Cantolina awarded to CCCTC Welding Program Graduates Keegan Fester and Derek English, BOB E. DAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Ian Gibson – Clearfield Area High School, BRENDA CLAPSADLE THORNHILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Hannah Glunt – Clearfield Area High School, Brooklyn Price – Curwensville Area High School and the Leadership Award to Natalie Wischuck – Curwensville Area High School, CHILDREN’S ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES INC SCHOLARSHIP to Tayah Rees – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 62 SCHOLARSHIP to Bradyn Visnofsky and Neilah Wilson – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 72 SCHOLARSHIP to Isaiah Snyder – Clearfield Area High School, CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 75 SCHOLARSHIP to Juliet Bowers-Condon and Dylan Greslick – Clearfield Area High School, CRI / Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship to Hannah Acre of DuBois PA, CUNNINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, DUBOIS ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS to Delayne Freemer and Eric Mowrey – Brockway Area High School, to Kara Miller, Madalyn Wilson, Jenna Cornelius, Alissa Stevens, Audrey Barbella, Carter Wilson and Haley Reed – DuBois Area High School and, Peyton Suplizio – DuBois Central Catholic, EILEEN C. WITHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Daniel Redding – Curwensville Area High School, EVELYN CZARNECKI VERBEKE MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP to Hannah Finney – Clearfield Alliance Christian School, FRED L. AND BERNECE C. RHOADS MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP for students attending the CCCTC Nursing Program: Emily E. Kurtz and Moon Flower Story, GERALD READ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Luke Dixon – Clearfield Area High School, GOLDEN BISON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS / Harry W. Rowles Endowment to Zoie Sidorick, Lilly Mireille Rich and Carter Freeland, GOLDEN BISON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS to Juliet Bowers Condon, Samuel Lee Rish, Samantha Gardner and Katie Peacock, JANET MCCRACKEN HANSARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Kaija Ramkawsky, JOHN L. JR AND VIOLA EAMIGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Samantha Gardner – Clearfield Area High School, JOSEPH AND MARY MCFARLAND BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Emily E. Kurtz and Tristin Clark, KENNETH MCMILLEN SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, MARSHA NOVEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Marlayna Bender – Clearfield Area High School, MEGHAN DEININGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Leah Smay – Curwensville Area High School, NELLIE PENTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Tayah Rees – Clearfield Area High School, RUSSELL PENTZ AND SONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Connor Yergin – CCCTC / PO High School, SCIPIONE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP to Wyatt Beirlair – Curwensville Area High School, SCOTT BEERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Alexis Moyer, Monte Diethrick, Dehlia G. Elbe and Cayden Ross – CCCTC, SHIRLEY ANN MCKEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Nathaniel Stewart – Clearfield Area High School and Karleigh Freyer – Curwensville Area High School, SHIRLEY ROWLES MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Natalie Wischuck – Curwensville Area High School, T-HARP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS to Ian Haney and Megan Johnson also honoring 2024 scholarship for Haylee Wood – Philipsburg Osceola High School.
Additionally, the CLEARFIELD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded as follows: BELIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP to Trenton Guiher and Gabrielle Henry, CNB BANK SCHOLARSHIP to Christopher Daniel and Brooklynne Skiver, JUDITH PEALE-STRATTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Courtney Ryder, Frank Visnofsky III, Valerie Brady, Tiffany Nichols, Hailey Jordan and Brianna Bodine , JUDITH RILEY HALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP to Khendyl Sharrer, KURTZ BROS SCHOLARSHIPS to Kaija Ramkawsky, Chloe Eamigh and Courtney Berg MID PENN BANK SCHOLARSHIPS to Kendra Smith,
Allivia Pierce and Madison Nelson, PENN HIGHLANDS SCHOLARSHIPS to Madison Lumadue, Tabitha Gallaher and Hayley Wooster and WOODWARD PHARMACY / CITY DRUGS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP to Mary Brobeck and Mackenzie Pierce.
Anyone interested in donating to any of the scholarship funds listed can visit www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org to donate by credit card or by check made payable to “Clearfield County Charitable Foundation” with the name of the scholarship fund written in the MEMO line mailed to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830.
Last Updated: April 23, 2025 by Mark McCracken
Masonic Lodges and CCCF Accepting Applications from Families needing help with their Children’s Medical Expenses.
The Masonic Noble Lodge No. 480 Curwensville PA, Osceola Masonic Lodge 515 and Coalport Masonic Lodge 574 along with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation will be accepting applications to provide grant funding assistance to local children who have immediate or ongoing medical expenses not covered by health insurance or other funding sources. Funding for the grant awards will be made from the PB Zentmyer Trust Fund that was established by estate of PB Zentmyer in the 1920’s and entrusted to the area Masonic Lodges to manage and distribute to area children with specific medical needs.
Beginning Monday, April 21st, applications for consideration by the selection committee can be made online at the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation website, www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org, and the application period will run through June 30th with review and determination of grant awards made by September 30th.
To file the application, parents or legal guardians should go to www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org and click on the “FILE ZENTMYER APPLICATION” button, create a log in and password, and provide all the requested information on the online application. Parents and guardians should be aware the grant award will only be paid to the medical services provider or vendor providing services or equipment necessary for the treatment of the child and cannot be paid directly to the family. Also, this grant cannot be used to reimburse for expenses already incurred. The parent or guardian filing the online application will be required to upload specific letters of reference from certified physicians detailing the medical conditions and treatment needs of the child along with appropriate documentation from the health insurance provider detailing denial of payment for a particular service or equipment. All information will be kept confidential, and applicants may be required to attend an interview with the selection committee.
Greg Hamm, member of the Masons and of the PB Zentmyer Committee said “we want to follow the wishes of PB Zentmyer to provide financial assistance to children with medical needs. We know there are likely several children and families that need help paying for medical treatment or special equipment that is not covered by traditional health insurance. We are looking for those families who are in this situation and can use the extra help a grant from the PB Zentmyer Fund will provide”.
Any questions regarding filing an application for funding from the PB Zentmyer Fund can be emailed to cccfexecdir@outlook.com.
Posted: February 24, 2025 by Mark McCracken
CCCF Announces Available 2025 Scholarships
Area Graduating Seniors Reminded of Scholarship Opportunities Available Through Clearfield County Charitable Foundation
Photo Caption: In 2024, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded over $75,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors all over Clearfield County. Pictured above are the 2024 recipients of the Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship l-r Nick Vaow, presenter Bill Guthridge from the scholarship committee and Warren Diethrick. For 2025, several new scholarships have been established and will be accepting applications for the first time.
With prom season and high school graduation fast approaching for the senior class of 2025, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation announces several new scholarship opportunities available for the first time along with scholarships available in prior years. During the 2024 scholarship cycle, the Charitable Foundation and the scholarship committees who established scholarship funds with the CCCF awarded over $75,000 in scholarships. In addition to standard academic and sports related scholarships, many of the Charitable Foundation scholarships are geared towards students accepted to 2 and 4 year degree programs pursuing careers in specialized fields like construction trades, electrical services, culinary arts, hospitality management, nursing and other health care related fields.
For 2025, the following scholarships are being offered for the first time:
John L. Jr and Viola Eamigh Memorial Scholarship Fund – available to GRADUTING SENIORS OF CLEARFIELD AREA HIGH SCHOOL, the scholarship was established by John L. Eamigh III and Peggy Materkowski in honor of their parents, John L. Jr. and Viola Eamigh. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of Clearfield Area High School or a CAHS student graduating from CCCTC who will be attending an accredited vocational, technical or trade school pursuing a career in construction, mechanical, technology, health occupations or other trades related fields. Criteria and selection will stress financial need over high academic standing as it is the desire of the Eamigh family to help a special student that needs a financial hand up to fulfill their career dreams and goals.
Scipione Family Scholarship – available to GRADUATING SENIORS OF CURWENSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL and offered by the Scipione Family to one graduating senior from the Curwensville Area High School who is graduating in good standing and has shown a commitment to their academic studies while being active in their school and community. The scholarship will be paid in 2 installments, 1/2 for the fall semester and, on confirmation of successful completion of the fall term, the second 1/2 released for the spring semester.
Nellie Pentz Memorial Scholarship – available to any graduating senior who resides in Clearfield County who will be pursuing a career in Nursing or another Health Care related field. The scholarship was established by Thomas and Patty Culler in memory of Patty’s grandmother Nellie Pentz who is remembered for her kindness, compassion and generosity to her family, church and the Clearfield community. Nellie Pentz supported educational opportunities for woman and encouraged Patty to pursue a career in nursing. Applicants will be screened on both academic standing and financial need.
Russell Pentz and Sons Memorial Scholarship – available to any graduating senior who resides in Clearfield County who will be pursuing a career in the construction trades including architecture and engineering. Thomas and Patty Culler established this scholarship fund in memory of Patty’s grandfather Russell Pentz, her uncles Bruce and Harold and her father William who were building contractors in the Clearfield area for over 50 years. Applicants will be screened on both academic standing and financial need.
Children’s Orthopedics Services INC Scholarship – available to a graduating senior from Clearfield Area High School who will be pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing or Physician Assistant and who maintains good standing with the community and school.
Fred L. and Bernece C. Rhoads Nursing Scholarship – is available to students enrolled and accepted for the fall semester in the CCCTC Practical Nursing Program.
For 2025, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation also welcomes the Brenda Clapsadle Thornhill Memorial Scholarship established by the Clapsadle family in memory of Brenda. As in prior years, the scholarship will continue to award a scholarship to female athletes who graduate from Clearfield and Curwensville High School along with the Leadership Scholarship that will be awarded to 1 female student from either Clearfield or Curwensville high schools.
The following scholarships awarded in prior years will continue to be available as described: Evelyn Czarnecki Verbeke Memorial Scholarship – to encourage and support graduates of any Clearfield County high school to pursue and complete an educational program and degree in nursing, the Reitz Theater Performing Arts Scholarship is available to students of DuBois High School, DuBois Central Catholic and Brockway High School who have participated or been involved with performances or volunteering at the Reitz Theater, Taylor Harpster, T-Harp Memorial Scholarship available to students of Philipsburg Osceola High School, Scott Beers Memorial Scholarship available to students graduating from the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Meghan Deininger Memorial Scholarship available to students in Clearfield, Blair, Centre and Jefferson counties who will be pursuing a career in culinary arts or hospitality management, the Arnold and Ethel Cameron Memorial Scholarship available to students graduating from most Clearfield County schools including the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Jeff Tech, DuBois High School and DuBois Central Catholic, Punxsutawney High School and Punxsutawney Christian School, the Joseph and Mary McFarland Bishop Memorial Scholarship for students graduating from Clearfield Area High School, Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Jeff Tech, DuBois High School, DuBois Central Catholic, Punxsutawney High School or Punxsutawney Christian School pursuing a career in nursing or health care related fields. There will also be an award presented from the Be the Kindness Fund in Memory of Westin Cantolina that will be awarded to a student graduating from the CCCTC Welding Program.
Scholarships offered specifically to Clearfield Area High School seniors only are: the Ava Evans Memorial Scholarship, Ardell Bressler Memorial Scholarship, Bob E. Day Memorial Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’62 Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’72 Scholarship, CAHS Class of ’75 Scholarship, Cunningham Scholarship, Gerald Read Memorial Scholarship, Kenneth McMillen Swimming Scholarship, Marsha Novey Memorial Scholarship, the Golden Bison Scholarships including the Harry W. Rowles Memorial Scholarships presented by the Golden Bison Alumni Association and the Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship with applications available at the Guidance Office.
Scholarships for Curwensville Area High School: Eileen C. Withey Memorial Scholarship, the Shirley Rowles Miller Memorial Scholarship, the Shirley Ann McKee Memorial Scholarship and the Scipione Family Scholarship with applications available at the Curwensville Guidance Office.
Additionally, the Janet McCracken Hansard Memorial Scholarship is available to students in school districts in Clearfield County and the DuBois Rotary Club Scholarships are available to students in DuBois High School, DCC and Brockway Area High School. Applications for these scholarships should be available in the Guidance Department at each school.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken said, “The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation continues to work with many area families and organizations to expand the scholarships available to graduating seniors in Clearfield County. It is very exciting and fulfilling to see the quality of applications that are received from the graduating seniors and to help them achieve their goal of furthering their education and career goals. While scholarship committees take into consideration each students academic standing and GPA, they also consider the financial need of the student, employment history while in high school and involvement in community service. The goal of the Charitable Foundation and the scholarship committees we work with is to provide financial assistance to as many students as possible so they can pursue the career of their choice and be successful in life”.
Any questions regarding scholarships available through the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation may be emailed to cccfexecdir@outlook.com. Applications will be available at most high school guidance offices and most will be available to download from the Charitable Foundation website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org. Any student unable to locate an application for any of the scholarships listed can email cccfexecdir@outlook.com to request a copy of the application be emailed to them.
Posted: February 6, 2025 by Mark McCracken
CCCF 2025 Annual Meeting and Move to New Office Location
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Office Location
Photo Caption: Kevin and Joan McMillen shown presenting the deed for 201 East Market Street Property to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation for use as the Charitable Foundation office. – Pictured l-r CCCF Vice Chairman John Harpster, CCCF Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Conrad, CCCF Board Member Jamie Straub, CCCF Chairman John G. Jeb Soult accepting Deed from Building Donors Kevin and Joan McMillen, CCCF Board Members Dana Beauseigneur and Shayne Lumadue.
The Board of Directors of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation recently held their annual meeting to review activities during 2024, reorganize the board for 2025 and announce the CCCF Office will be relocating to 201 East Market Street, Clearfield PA in the near future. The board also noted with sorrow the recent passing of Marilyn Kurtz. Mrs. Kurtz along with her husband Robert Kurtz Jr. are founders of the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation and have been significant benefactors to many funds established with the CCCF.
During the meeting, Board Chairman Jeb Soult announced: “The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation had a very successful year in 2024. One of the highlights was the December donation of the building at 201 East Market Street by Kevin and Joan McMillen. Our organization is very excited to accept the building and relocate our offices to this prime location in downtown Clearfield. The move highlights our growth as the community charitable foundation for all of Clearfield County. This new office will enhance our ability to service our clients and the community organizations to whom we provide scholarships and community project grant funding. The entire board sincerely thanks the McMillen’s for their very generous donation.”
In making the donation, Kevin McMillen said “I served on the CCCF Board of Directors for many years and Joan and I have watched the organization grow and prosper. We are pleased to donate the building at 201 East Market Street for the Charitable Foundation use as their main office location and look forward to continued growth and success for the organization”. It was also noted the prior owners of the building were Kevin McMillen’s parents Kenneth E. and Arlene A. McMillen. Kenneth who passed away several years ago, and Arlene, who still resides in Clearfield, were community leaders involved and supportive of many Clearfield area organizations over their lifetime.
In other business, the CCCF Board of Directors retained board officers Chairman Jeb Soult, Vice Chairman John Harpster and Sec/Treasurer Lisa Conrad for another year and appointed Vicki Myers of Mid Penn Bank as Trustee Representative to the CCCF Board of Directors. Other members of the board are Dana Beauseigneur, Maureen Gathagan, Lisa Kovalick, Shayne Lumadue, Jamie Straub, Joe Valenza, Lee Grace Valigorsky and George Weidlein. Directors Emeritus are Robert M. Kurtz Jr. and Kevin McMillen with Mark B. McCracken serving as Executive Director.
Executive Director McCracken gave his annual report to the board with the following highlights: The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation started 2024 with 60 total endowment / scholarship funds. During 2024, 9 new funds were created (3 endowment / 6 scholarship) for a total of 69 funds on file at the start of 2025. To start 2025, the combined market value of all individual fund accounts is $19,421,736 up from $16,960,503.29 at the start of 2024. Donations collected to all funds during 2024 NET AFTER FEES totaled $764,443.41.
During 2024, funding distributed back to communities across Clearfield County totaled $536,316.06, up from $373,030.20 during 2023, distributed across the following categories: $75,300.00 in scholarship awards, $128,900.00 in community grant awards, $86,400.00 in requested distributions by specific community organizations, $1,694.53 in gifts purchased through the Shop with a Cop event and $244,021.53 in annual distribution checks to the beneficiaries of various endowment funds.
Executive Director McCracken told the board “We are having great success working with individuals, families and community organizations to establish scholarships and endowments to fund education opportunities, community projects and meet other needs. By releasing over $500,000 in funding during 2024, our funds and the people who support them are making a difference in the lives of many people and the communities they live in”.
Board Chairman Jeb Soult added “We appreciate all the individuals, families and organizations who have created scholarship or endowment funds with the Charitable Foundation. We are thankful to those who made donations in support of our endowment and scholarship funds during 2024 and we anticipate further success in 2025. The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation has seen tremendous growth in recent years which benefits many students, individuals and organizations throughout Clearfield County”.
Last Updated: January 8, 2025 by Mark McCracken
Passing of Marilyn Kurtz
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation notes the passing of Marilyn Kurtz. Robert and Marilyn Kurtz are founding supporters of the Charitable Foundation with Robert Kurtz originating the idea of establishing a charitable foundation to benefit Clearfield in the 1990’s. Mr. Kurtz followed through on his dream and pulled together several community leaders to create the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation in 2004. Robert and Marilyn Kurtz established several endowment funds with the Charitable Foundation and made many donations in support of these funds. Donations in memory of Marilyn Kurtz can be mailed to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830. Here is Mrs. Kurtz Obituary:
Marilyn Mears Kurtz, most recently of Foxdale Village in State College, formerly of Clearfield, died on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Foxdale Village.
She was born on March 28, 1940 in Akron, Ohio.
Mrs. Kurtz married Robert M. Kurtz, Jr. on July 20, 1991 in Boston, MA in the Old North Church of Paul Revere fame.
She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Mears. They lived in Hudson, Ohio and later moved outside of Harrisburg, PA.
She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Kurtz Jr. of State College, formerly of Clearfield; a son-in-law, Marty Bollinger of State College, and his two children Samuel Swails Bollinger of the University of Stanford in California and Sophie Alyse Bollinger currently of State College. She has several step-children, including Michael Kurtz, David Kurtz and his wife Adrienne all of California and several step grandchildren, Robby Kurtz, Karis and Collin Marsh, Garrett, Wyatt and Helena Kurtz, and Max Bollinger-Boal; as well as a step niece and nephew in State College. She is also survived by her sister, Amy Clarke and husband Michael Clarke, currently of Ashville, NC.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Swails Bollinger
A service to honor Marilyn’s life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield.
Posted: December 18, 2024 by Mark McCracken
THANK YOU – 2024 Shop with a Cop Sponsors.
PSP, Clearfield Regional Police Department and the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation thank the businesses and individuals who donated to the 2024 Shop with a Cop event. We expect the 2025 event to be even bigger and would appreciate donations to the Shop with a Cop Fund throughout the year.
Posted: November 22, 2024 by Mark McCracken
2024 CCCF Grant Awards
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 Community Grant Awards Totaling Over $128,000
PHOTO CAPTION: 2024 Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Community Project Grant is presented to the Clearfield YMCA Summer Day Camp Program to pay for the remodeling project of the day camp room. PICTURED L-R CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick, YMCA Executive Director Brian McDonald, CCCF Board Chair Jeb Soult, Summer Day Camp Program Director Karter Bell and CCCF Board Member Shayne Lumadue.
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Board of Directors announces the release of over $128,000 in funding for community projects in Clearfield County. The 2024 spotlight programs in the Clearfield area are the Summer Day Camp Room Remodel at the Clearfield YMCA and the Upgrade for the Colorado Pool Timing System for the Clearfield Aquatics Club. Each project is receiving a $2,000 grant award with the funding for the Aquatics Club coming from the Kurtz CCL Fund.
In announcing the awards, CCCF Board Chairman Jeb Soult said “while we couldn’t fund all the grant requests this year, the Grant Committee did a superb job reviewing all applications and provided a quality list of projects to award a total of just over $128,000 in grant funding to. The projects selected represent communities across Clearfield County and meet the criteria to improve communities, help citizens and solve identified problems. We thank every organization that applied and appreciate the work performed and services provided by all these community organizations”.
Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick added “Grant Committee members did careful and detailed individual reviews of all submitted applications before meeting as a group to make the final selections. Committee members carefully considered the benefit and impact each project would have before making our final recommendations to the CCCF Board of Directors”.
CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken noted “the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation Grant Program looks for programs that will benefit a large segment of the population, especially children, while helping to cover a need or solve a problem. All projects selected for funding meet a need within their community or to the county”.
PHOTO CAPTION: 2024 CCCF Community Project Grant is awarded to Clearfield Aquatics Club for Upgrades to the Colorado Timing System. Pictured L-R: CCCF Executive Director Mark McCracken, Directors of the Clearfield Aquatics Club Melanie MacDonald, Tera O’Link, Morgan Duke, Kerry Wallace and Erin Wills.
Other projects receiving grant awards are: Arc Human Services for the T.E.A.M.S Program, Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund for Assistance for Local Cancer Patients, Brisbin Borough to purchase playground equipment at the restored Brisbin Park and Dam, The Children’s Aid Society for Child Care Center Painting Project, CLEAR-CENTRE POOL for Lawn Care for the Pool, We Care for Kids for their Sneakers and Boots Program, Downtown DuBois Inc for their E3 Entrepreneurial Shed Program, The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties for maintenance and safety projects at Camp Confidence, Clearfield County Cancer Support Inc for their cancer patient support programs, Clearfield County League on Social Services for the RELLIES program, Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department for community fire prevention programs, Curwensville Pike Township Historical Society for improvement project in the display areas, Glen Richey Fireman’s Recreational Park for the purchase of a new mower, God’s Cupboard at West Side United Methodist Church for their food programs, Grampian Penn Bloom Volunteer Fire Company to replace aging wooden public seating units, Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library to complete the Story Walk project and purchase an AED device, Lawrence Township Rec Park to purchase ADA playground equipment, Life Fast Forward to cover costs for the program, Little League Baseball Inc / Moshannon Valley Little League for Ramey Softball Field Fence Project Phase 2, Mahaffey Scout Park Association for equipment at the park, SENSEational Kids Gymnasium LLC for Inclusive Sensory Equipment, Serendipity Horse Rescue Ranch for purchase of a transport trailer, St John Lutheran Church to restore stained glass windows, Winburne Fire Company for Fire Rescue Equipment Transition costs and the Winkler Art Gallery and Art Education Center for the Paint the Town Mural Project 2.0.
Grants were also awarded from the Sarah Jane Mattern Fund to Osceola Mills community organizations the Columbia Fire Company, the Osceola Mills Community Library, the Osceola Mills Community Historical Foundation and the Osceola Mills United Methodist Church.
Anyone interested in supporting CCCF Endowment Funds that provide funding for the Community Grant Program can visit the CCCF website at www.clearfieldcharitablefoundation.org and do a secure online donation or donations can be mailed to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1442, Clearfield PA 16830 with checks made payable to Clearfield County Charitable Foundation and note on the check memo line “Support CCCF Grant Program”. The Charitable Foundation also welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in starting an endowment or scholarship fund that will benefit their community or a specific area of need.
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