Mabel Jean Martin was a long-time resident of State College, working for many years with Penn State's Theater Arts Department.  She loved the outdoors, dividing her time between "the city" and her family home in rural Lamar, Pennsylvania. This fund supports Centre Foundation’s discretionary funds, which are used to meet the changing needs of Centre County residents. In a unique role as philanthropic leaders of the community, foundation board members and staff are equipped to understand the changing needs of the community and to focus grants where they can make the most impact over the years.