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Mary Deming Schlow Library Fund

Born in Bellwood in 1890, Mary Emma Bevan Deming was an active member of the State College community. For 16 years until her passing in 1981, she was actively affiliated with Schlow Centre Region Library. This fund is in memory of Mary’s dedication and supports the purchase of books for the children’s department. In addition to her involvement with the library, Mary taught in the State College Area schools for 45 years, founded and served as the first president of the Centre County chapter of the Pennsylvania State Retired Teachers Association, served as the social and welfare chairman of the Salvation Army, and was a member of the following organizations: National Retired Teachers Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, University Baptist and Brethren Church of State College, State College Branch of AAUW, and Pi Lambda Theta.
Donate to Mary Deming Schlow Library Fund
Supporting the children's department of Schlow Centre Region Library
Upcoming Events
2023 Giving Circle Reception

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Giving Circle Cocktail Reception October 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm Axemann Brewery Bellefonte, PA 16823   How Giving Circle Works...
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Centre Foundation Awards Over $390,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

August 11, 2023

State College, PA – August 11, 2023 – In 2023, $398,645 was awarded to 210 local students attending 55 post-secondary...
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Giving Circle 2022 Grant Recipients Provide Project Updates

August 9, 2023

State College, PA – August 9, 2023 – On August 2, local nonprofits that received Giving Circle grants in 2022...
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Giving Circle 2023 Grant Applications Now Open

July 11, 2023

State College, PA – July 11, 2023 – Centre County nonprofits are invited to apply for Centre Foundation’s Giving Circle...
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