Posts Tagged ‘giving back’
Giving Back: F&M Trust donates $20,000 to Central PA Food Bank
F&M Trust recently announced a donation of $20,000 to the Central Pennsylvania food Bank. The funding will allow the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to continue to purchase food and other necessities for individuals and communities that are facing financial setback. “South Central Pennsylvania food banks have been overwhelmed during the Covid-19 crisis. As a community…
Read MoreGiving Back: South Mountain Creamery Organizes Thanksgiving Turkey Donation
South Mountain Creamery, a thriving farmer-owned and operated creamery known for its home delivery services, has organized a way for its customers to easily and conveniently donate farm-fresh Thanksgiving turkeys to charitable and community organizations throughout the Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania areas. “At our core, we’re farmers, and feeding our community is what we…
Read MoreChamber Foundation Receives Matching Donations
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation recently received $1,500 in matching donations to the Scoop Double Dip Challenge thanks to the generous support of Floor Trader Outlet of Chambersburg. The Scoop Double Dip Challenge was held mid-July through late August following the Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail fundraiser. Community members were encouraged to donate to the Chamber…
Read MoreACNB Bank Launches Helping Hands Initiative
ACNB Bank has launched a special initiative—ACNB Helping Hands—to reinforce the Bank’s commitment to community during this challenging time when the COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically impacting local businesses and residents. This program, funded by both ACNB Bank and its affiliated employees, is designed to provide thousands of meals prepared by restaurants that are customers and…
Read MoreVolvo Becomes Zero-Landfill Facility
The Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) site in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, has achieved zero landfill status. The North American campus is only the second Volvo CE location worldwide to earn this designation, which is certified by Volvo Group. The first one is in Braas, in southern Sweden. All waste generated is now recycled, composted or converted…
Read MoreGiving Back: WellSpan Employees’ Mission Trip
Humanity was at the core of what WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Hospital Services Sherri Stahl felt during a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic. “I was prompted to join this trip for many reasons,” said Stahl. “First and foremost, it was good to experience something that is…
Read MoreGiving Back: M&T Bank Donates $37,000
M&T Bank recently presented $37,000 in donations to nine Franklin County organizations at their annual charitable luncheon. Recipients included Institute at Renfrew, Maranatha Ministry Inc., Over the Rainbow Children’s Advocacy Center, The Salvation Army, Shalom Christian Academy, South Central Community Action Programs, St. Thomas Food Bank, Upper Path Presbyterian Church, and Women In Need. Commenting…
Read MoreGiving Back: F&M Trust Donates to Leaping 4 Literacy
Recently, F&M Trust donated $2,500 to the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation’s Leaping 4 Literacy Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to raise $100,000 to provide mini take-home libraries for EVERY CASD student in grades K-5. Research shows that students who read twelve months per year are far more likely to be performing atgrade level and, ultimately, more likely…
Read MoreGiving Back: LCSi Donates to Solar Panel Project in Zimbabwe
LCSi Lehman Construction Services, Inc. recently donated $6,000 to cover the installation of solar panels for The Tide’s newly constructed recording studio in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The Tide, a global Gospel ministry program with its headquarters in Chambersburg, built the studio to deliver its programming while also serving as a sustainable source of income for the…
Read MoreCADC Donates $5,000 to Foundation
Our Chamber affiliate, Chambersburg Area Development Corp. (CADC), was honored to present the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation with a $5,000 donation for their #Leaping4Literacy initiative recently! Their goal is to raise $100,000 to provide mini take-home libraries forEVERY CASD student in grades K-5. Research shows that students whoread twelve months per year are far more likely to be…
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