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National Hispanic Heritage Month Staff Spotlight

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight our Hispanic staff members, Melissa and Maddie, who bring invaluable perspectives and talents to our team. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the Hispanic community’s vibrant traditions, histories, and accomplishments, and we are proud to recognize and share the stories...
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Inspiring Good Habits: Tips for Better Giving

The team at Centre Foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights that can help you get more satisfaction from your charitable giving and in turn make an even bigger... Read More >

2023 Giving Circle Grant Recipients Highlight Their Impact at Centre Foundation’s Impact Celebration

State College, PA – Centre Foundation hosted its annual Giving Circle Impact Celebration at University Wine Company, where local nonprofits that received 2023 Giving Circle grants shared updates on their... Read More >

Estate Planning: One Of The Best Ways To Show You Care

Money, mortality, and family relationships. Each of those topics alone can be tough for anyone to address head-on, and when you combine them, it’s no wonder so many people put... Read More >

Centre Foundation Awards Over $421,000 in Scholarships, Empowering 203 Students’ Educational Journeys

Centre Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of over $421,000 in scholarships to 203 outstanding students attending 47 post-secondary institutions. This funding, supported by 133 scholarship funds established by... Read More >

Centre Foundation Launches 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship For BIPOC Students In State College And Bellefonte

State College, PA, June 19, 2024 — Centre Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 1865 Freedom Legacy Scholarship, a transformative initiative designed for Black, Indigenous, and People... Read More >

Centre PACT, Centre Foundation’s Philanthropic Youth Advisory Council, Awards Over $7,400 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

State College, PA – May 28, 2024 – Fifteen Centre County high school students awarded $7,400 to six local nonprofits as they concluded their participation in Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions... Read More >

Centre Gives Raises Record $2.5 Million for Local Nonprofits

State College, PA – May 10, 2024 – For the thirteenth consecutive year, the Centre County community came together to raise funds benefiting local nonprofits through Centre Gives. This year, a... Read More >

Centre Gives Fest 2024 is on Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Brass 16823!

Centre Gives Fest is back for the third year and will take place during the 13th annual Centre Gives. On Thursday, May 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Brass 16823,... Read More >