
Community Giving Foundation: Danville Funds
Community Giving Foundation: Danville is made up of 108 total funds. In 2024, Danville received $4,337,596 total gifts and awarded $258,835 grants and $115,100 scholarships. We are grateful for all the donors who partnered with us last year, increasing opportunities for grantmaking to support area nonprofits and scholarships to support the futures of local students. A list of charitable funds under the Danville affiliate is included below. See listings of donors and grants/scholarships under each fund name. (Note: Funds marked ** were established in 2024.)
Unrestricted Funds
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DONORS:
• Estate of Helen A. Wanich -
GRANTS:
• AGAPE Love from Above to Our Community—Financial Assistance Program ($500); Storemore Household Goods ($500)
• Danville Community Band—Percussion and Music Request ($500)
• Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association—Read and Explore Program -
DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth Campbell—in memory of Jack MetzerGRANTS:
• Good Samaritan Mission—Hygiene Outreach Program, Senior Housing ($1,200) -
DONORS:
• Joseph and Rebecca Blansfield
• Soroptimist International of Montour County—in honor of departing president, Stephanie DiDomenico
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. Manning(Neighbors Helping Neighbors Event)
• Ken Ackerman
• Brian and Marsha Albertson
• Amigos Pizza
• Anomaly Craft Brewing
• Arts in Bloom
• Steve and Kara Aurand
• Marc Baranouski and Michele Maroon
• Brad and Joann Bastian
• Michael and Joanne Benjamin
• Rilee Benjamin
• Gregory and Paula Benkovic
• David Betz
• Tish and Dave Betz
• BJ’s M Street Tavern
• Boom City Brewing Co.
• Boyd Station, LLC
• Josh and Amanda Bradley
• John and Erin Brokenshire
• Terry and Linda Brown
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Ronald Byerly
• William Byron
• Gregg and Beth Campbell
• Greg and Sandra Cole
• Lexi Cole
• Bryan and Andrea Cotner
• Jerry and Donna Cush
• Danville Area Community Center
• Dead Man Walking Distillery, LLC
• David and Morgan Decoteau
• Stephanie DiDomenico
• Mary Ditty
• Helmut and Mary Ellen Doll
• Domino’s Pizza
• D’s Clothier
• Eclipse Craft Brewing
• Jeff Emanuel and Lauren DiMarino
• Steve Emminger
• Chris W. and Diane J. Fellin
• First Keystone Community Bank
• Pamela Franklin
• Friends of the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund
• Chris Fritzges
• Frosty Valley Resort
• Fulton Bank
• Giant Food Bank
• William Gibson and Judy Kistler
• Joseph and Elaine Graham
• Amy Hall
• Jeff and Ginny Haney
• Helen Hause
• HRI, Inc.
• Hunter’s Dairy Freez
• Inn at Turkey Hill
• Jack Metzer Auto Group
• Java Momma
• Nicholas and Holly Johnston
• Journey Bank
• Kut N Kurl Family Salon
• James Lease
• Leighow Oil Company Inc.
• Timothy and Sann Lindemann
• LT Evans
• Maloney’s Beer Distributor
• Robert Marks
• Victor and Linda Marks
• Victor and Sarah Marks
• Marks, McLaughlin, Dennehy & Pointek, LLP
• Marley’s Brewery & Grille
• Marzoni’s Brick OVen and Brewing Co.
• Randy May
• Aidan McDonald
• Diane McKinley
• Kathleen McQuiston
• Robert and Kathleen McWilliams
• Al Meale
• Fred and Joan Miller
• Thomas and Marie Modesto
• Russ and Karrie Moffat
• James and Shelley Nemeth
• New Trail Brewing Co.
• Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy
• Old City Bagel Company
• Old Forge Brewing Company
• Olive Garden
• Chris and Nicole Outt
• Papa Johns
• Drew Pensyl and Allison Richards
• Carlos and Harriett Perez
• Tony and Mary Petrick
• Pineknotter Brewing Company
• Cindy Powers
• Premier Studios
• Quaker Steak & Lube
• Revival Skin Studio
• Rock God Brewing Company
• Frank and Essie Rothermel
• Sam’s Club
• Robert and Louise Schmidt
• Michael and Ginger Schultz
• Scott’s Floral, Gift and Greenhouse
• Selinsgrove Brewing Co.
• Service 1st Federal Credit Union
• Shade Mountain Winery
• Katie Simpson
• Robert and Mary Snyder
• Soulstice Yoga & Fitness
• Steve Shannon Tire & Auto Center
• Bernie Swank
• The English Garden
• The Kiddie Korner Boutique
• Therapy Brewing
• Mike and Karen Tinstman
• Troop 47 Trading Co.
• Bonnie Trump
• James and Bonnie Trump
• Ultimate Express Car Wash
• Unida Pizza
• Union Cellars
• Villager Realty, Inc.
• Visneski Funeral Home, Inc.
• Paige Visneski
• Martin Walzer
• Joseph and Judith Weader
• Weis Markets
• Whadda Pizza
• Wild for SalmonGRANTS:
• 3P Ride—Stop Hopper Local Match ($2,809)
• Central Susquehanna Sight Services, Inc.—Prevention of Blindness Programming for Children and Adults ($1,500)
• Community Giving Foundation—Transfer of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Event Proceeds ($17,749.61)
• Danville Area Community Center—Summer Youth Camp ($2,500)
• Danville Child Development Center—Classroom Learning Materials ($1,755)
• Girls on the Run Mid State PA—Fostering Mentally, Physically, Emotionally and Socially Strong, Healthy and Confident Girls ($1,500)
• Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association—Read and Explore Program ($400)
• Northern Montour Recreation Association—2024 Facility Upgrade and Staffing Support ($2,000)
• Pennsylvania SPCA—Danville Center Site Improvements ($500)
• Ronald McDonald House of Danville—Share-a-Night Program ($500)
• Setebaid Services, Inc.—Camp Setebaid and The HDYC 2025 Camperships, Danville ($625)
• Shape of Justice Inc.—Fighting Period Poverty in Montour County ($2,000)
• Sunnybrook Park Association—Pickleball Courts ($1,000)
• The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce—LCP Nonprofit Scholarships 2024/25 ($600)
• The Gate House, Transitional Housing and Care Center of Columbia and Montour County—Road to Independence ($2,000)
• The Montour County Historical Society—New Furnace for the Montgomery House Museum ($3,711)
• Washingtonville Borough—DeLong Park Pathway Construction Phase II ($2,000) -
GRANTS:
• Good Samaritan Mission—Hygiene Outreach Program, Senior Housing ($800)
Donor Advised Funds
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DONORS:
• F. Kenneth Ackerman—in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Ackerman, Sr., and Patricia Driscoll AckermanGRANTS:
• Geisinger Health System Foundation—Camp Courage, in honor of Paul Kettlewell ($500)
• Pennsylvania SPCA—Danville Chapter, in honor of Dr. Ken Berg ($500) -
DONORS:
• Aidan McDonald -
GRANTS:
• Montour Area Recreation Commission—Organization Support ($550)
• Shiloh United Church of Christ—Danville-Riverside Food Bank ($550) -
GRANTS:
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—Educational Purposes ($600) -
GRANTS:
• Neighbors Helping Neighbors Unrestricted Fund—Scholarship in memory of Eleanor Burke ($1,000)
• Sunnybrook Park Association—Organization Support ($4,400) -
GRANTS:
• Iron Mill Church of the CMA—Church with a Focus on Loving the Community Audaciously ($1,000)
• Susquehanna Chorale Inc.—Organization Support ($2,000)
• Susquehanna Valley Chorale—Community Choir ($2,000)
• The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square—Historic Organ Project ($5,000)
• The Gate House, Transitional Housing and Care Center of Columbia and Montour County—Organization Support ($1,800) -
GRANTS:
• Sunnybrook Park Association—Pickleball Courts ($500) -
GRANTS:
• Shiloh United Church of Christ—Danville-Riverside Area Food Bank ($300)
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—Organization Support ($300) -
GRANTS:
• Danville Area Community Center—Organization Support ($1,000)
• The Montour County Historical Society—Organization Support ($100)
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—Organization Support ($1,000) -
GRANTS:
• Danville Area Community Center—Fund Support ($2,000)
• The Gate House, Transitional Housing and Care Center of Columbia and Montour County—Organization Support ($2,000)
• The Montour County Historical Society—Organization Support ($2,000)
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—Organization Support ($1,100); The Annual Fund ($1,000) -
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DONORS:
• Dr. Michael J. and Mrs. Jill M. Komar -
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GRANTS:
• Becoming Foundation Inc.—Organization Support ($600) -
GRANTS:
• Camp Koala—Organization Support ($150)
• Community Giving Foundation—Youth in Philanthropy, Danville 2024/25 School Year ($250)
• Danville Area Community Center—Capital Campaign Support ($500) -
GRANTS:
• Community Giving Foundaiton—Youth in Philanthropy, Milton ($2,200) -
GRANTS:
• PA Pets, Inc.—Organization Support, in memory of Patricia R. Stauffer and Michael L. Stauffer ($1,500)
• The Gate House, Transitional Housing and Care Center of Columbia and Montour County—Organization Support in memory of LeRoy W. Stauffer ($500) -
DONORS:
• Robert O. Booth
• Erin Booth KenawellGRANTS:
• Community Giving Foundation—Youth in Philanthropy, Danville 2024/25 Support ($1,000)
• Good Samaritan Mission—Organization Support ($500)
• The Montour County Historical Society—Organization Support ($500) -
DONORS:
• Charles Henry Brady III—in honor of Bonnie Trump
• Dad and Bonnie—in honor of Brian and Melinda Pick
• Friends
• Dad and Mom Trump—in honor of William and Stephanie Cameron
• Dad and Mom Trump—in honor of Michael and Tammy TrumpGRANTS:
• 3P Ride—Stop Hopper Local Match ($600) -
DONORS:
• Greg S. Cole
• Gretchen Cole
• William Cole, IIIGRANTS:
• Columbia Montour Council No. 504 Boy Scouts of America—Organization Support ($5,500)
• Community Giving Foundation—Youth in Philanthropy, Danville ($2,000)
• Danville Area Community Center—Organization Support ($1,400)
• Danville Community Band—Organization Support ($1,400) -
GRANTS:
• Brighter Christmas Fund—Fund Support in memory of Paul Eyerly ($3,000) -
GRANTS:
• Danville Area Community Center—Organization Support ($15,000)
• Montour Area Recreation Commission Hopewell Park Pump Track—Fund Support ($9,000)
• The Gate House, Transitional Housing and Care Center of Columbia and Montour County—Organization Support ($300)
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—Organization Support ($1,000) -
DONORS:
• S. Todd Crider
Field of Interest Funds
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DONORS:
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. ManningGRANTS:
• Community Giving Foundation—Youth in Philanthropy, Danville 2024/25 Program Year ($1,500) -
DONORS:
• Robert and Louise Schmidt
Scholarship Funds
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DONORS:
• F. Kenneth Ackerman—in memory of Patricia Driscoll Ackerman and in honor of Kenneth Ackerman III, Chris Ackerman, and Peter AckermanSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Aaron Johnson ($2,000)
• Sam Meloy ($2,000)
• Gabriel Petrus ($2,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Calvin Wagner ($2,100) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Emma Parker ($600) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Luke Friscia ($2.725)
• Lucy Pickle ($2,725) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Hayden Winn ($1,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Isabella Gonsalez Jenkins ($3,400)
• Kareem Taher ($3,400) -
DONORS:
• Dean and Susan JamesSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Tulip Wilk ($2,500) -
DONORS:
• Danville Area School DistrictSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Aristotle Rock ($850)
• Tulip Wilk ($850) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Gage Hayes ($600)
• Amelia Smith ($600) -
DONORS:
• Danville Education AssociationSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Emily Chillis ($1,250)
• Aaron Johnson ($1,250) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Dervinx Adorno ($3,450)
• Alvia Shen ($3,450) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Gabriella Tuggle ($500) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Gavin Fry ($600) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Brian Stoudt ($400) -
DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth Campbell
• Peter and Judy Culeman—in memory of David L. Price
• Robert and Terry Patterson—in memory of David L. Price
• Marjolyn PriceSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Alaina Soza ($1,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Hannah Bartholomew ($2,100) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Clare Charlton ($2,950)
• Isabella Gonsalez Jenkins ($2,950) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Luke Heron ($2,800) -
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Gage Hayes ($1,300) -
DONORS:
• Dr. Melvin L. Billingsley
• Mark and Christine KamonSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Alaina Soza ($1,400) -
DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth Campbell
• Jane Curry
• Danville High School Class of 1964
• William Everett
• Lindsey Goldberg
• Rhett MerchantSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Owen Crane ($2,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Emily Chillis ($2,950)
• Lauren Weader ($2,950) -
DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth Campbell
• Kyle and Christine Gordon—in memory of Jason C. Gordon
• Linda Perry—in memory of Jason C. Gordon
• Chika Sato
• The BulgersSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Luke Heron ($1,100)
• Reece McCarthy ($1,100) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Henok Yohannes ($2,600) -
DONORS:
• Estate of Paul F. SimingtonSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Lilee Dorman ($3,000)
• Laine Martin ($3,000) -
DONORS:
• Jason and Sharon KizisSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Aaron Johnson ($1,300) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Jason Zheng ($3,200) -
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DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth CampbellSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Blaire Balestrini ($500)
• Luke Huron ($500)
• Addelyn Palm ($500) -
DONORS:
• Rod HarterSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Victoria Bartholomew ($1,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Catherine Inglis, 4-Year Award ($1,975)
• Dane Spahr, 4-Year Award ($1,975) -
DONORS:
• Anonymous
• Greg Gaertner
• Charles P. Gatski
• Mark J. Gatski—in memory of Robert and Betty GatskiSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Kiley Mitchell, multi-year award ($6,000) -
DONORS:
• Anonymous (12)
• Ronald and Pamela KanaskieSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Aaron Johnson ($1,000)
• Sam Meloy ($1,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Richard Weng ($6,400) -
DONORS:
• Christian Thomas Royer—in memory of Dr. Gwyneth Royer
• Thomas C. Royer
• Thomas C. Royer—in memory of Jane RoyerSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Jill Nied ($1,000) -
DONORS:
• Betsy—in memory of Sandra O’RourkeSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Alaina Soza ($2,000) -
DONORS:
• Gregg and Beth CampbellSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Grant Allbeck ($5,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association—Stephanie Husek Scholarships 2024 ($3,000) -
DONORS:
• Estate of Paul F. SimingtonSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Lane Berkey ($800)
• Mehak Kotru ($2,000)
• Alexis Snover ($2,000)
• Jera Strony ($2,000) -
SCHOLARSHIPS:
• Collin Cummins ($1,900)
• Amelia Smith ($1,900) -
DONORS:
• Victor and Linda MarksSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Paedyn Peterson ($2,500) -
DONORS:
• Bethann CampbellSCHOLARSHIPS:
• Grace Everett ($1,000)
Designated Funds
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GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($2,100) -
GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($11,700) -
DONORS:
• Susan NunanGRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($2,700) -
GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($100) -
GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($5,100) -
GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($1,200) -
GRANTS:
• Geisinger Health System Foundation—Support of Geisinger Nurses ($3,500) -
DONORS:
• Douglas A. and Cindy J. Grubb
• Janae L. Krum
• The Brofee Family
• Visneski Funeral Home, Inc.
• Gary W. and Conaley J. Visneski
• Paige E. VisneskiGRANTS:
• Community Giving Foundation—Youth in Philanthropy Program, Danville ($500) -
GRANTS:
• DRIVE An Economic Council of Governments—Organization Support ($5,500) -
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DONORS:
• Greg S. ColeGRANTS:
• The Montour County Historical Society—Organization Support ($7,400) -
GRANTS:
• Northumberland County Historical Society, Inc.—Organization Support ($7,400) -
GRANTS:
• Pennsylvania Forestry Association—Organization Support ($2,500) -
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DONORS:
• Sarah & Paul Sommer—in honor of Mary & Bob SnyderGRANTS:
• Danville Area Community Center—Organization Support ($17,500) -
GRANTS:
• Mooresburg Presbyterian Church—Organization Support ($8,800)
Agency Funds
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GRANTS:
• Christ Memorial Episcopal Church—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($64,600) -
DONORS:
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. Manning -
DONORS:
• James Bartholomew
• Steve & Trish Bevans
• Steve Bevans
• Linda Sterthous & Anna Kruschwitz—in memory of Kathleen Mulligan, PhDGRANTS:
• Danville Child Development Center—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($2,400) -
GRANTS:
• Good Samaritan Mission—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($2,700) -
GRANTS:
• Good Samaritan Mission—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($5,800) -
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DONORS:
• Anonymous—in memory of Mary Ellen Bartholomew
• Anonymous—in memory of Roland K. Seward, Jr.
• Ross and Halle Ellison—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Tom and Lori Humbert
• MaryAnn Kraynak—in honor of Komotion Cares
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. Manning -
DONORS:
• Anonymous (3)—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Anonymous (6)
• Karna Atkinson
• Miles Booth
• Catherine Caldwell—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Eric C. and Kimberly Carruth—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Richard Fogoros
• Cori Gresh-Horikoshi
• Heather Hackenberg
• Marti Harris—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Benjamin Hayes
• Ray D. and Erin M.H. Hayes—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Jennifer Koehler—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Komotion Cares
• Komotion Dance Program
• Stephen Major
• Christopher S. and Susan M. Marr—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Marti Harris Communications—in honor of Komotion Cares
• John and Carol McKissick—in memory of Mr. Tom Geise
• Grant A. Morris and Alison M. Spiker—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Jacob Neff
• Dr. Carlos Ramon and Harriet Perez
• Tracie Rice
• Chaitali Shah
• Regina M. Steckley
• Rebecca Stender—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Erin Sweetra
• The Appel Family
• The Bulgers
• The Carswells
• The Reinheimer Family
• Aileen Wertz—in honor of Komotion Cares
• Adam & Kathy Zakarian -
DONORS:
• Chris Podeschi -
DONORS:
• Anonymous (10)
• Edward Bartholomew—in memory of Mary Ellen Bartholomew
• Bill & Kathy Bouderman—in memory of Rol Seward
• Luann and Ron Byerly
• CyberGrants LLC
• Nicholas Daniloff—in honor of Carolyn Daniloff and Mary Ellen Bartholomew
• Barbara Dennis—in memory of Mr. Tom Geise
• Birgit Dugan
• Amy and Edward Everett
• Edward Everett Jr.
• Laurie and Matt Fitzpatrick
• Evan Houston
• Rod and Sue Keller
• Susan Koch—in memory of Elwood (Woody) Koch
• Mifflinburg Elementary HSA
• James Charles Pomfret
• Retired Teachers from LR Appleman Elementary School
• David T. Superdock
• The Callahan Family—in memory of Thomas Geise -
DONORS:
• California Grange #941
• Tyler Dombroski
• Friends of Washingtonville Revitalization
• Montour DeLong Community Fair Association
• Lauren Sovnisky
• Robert Stoudt
• Joleyn Swirniuk
• Washingtonville Borough Council
• Washingtonville Revitalization CommitteeGRANTS:
• Montour Area Recreation Commission—Pavillion at DeLong Park ($2,000) -
GRANTS:
• Montour County Historical Society—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($1,000) -
DONORS:
• Anthony T. PetrickGRANTS:
• The Thomas Beaver Free Library—2024 Agency Endowment Payout ($900) -
Community Impact & Pass Through Funds
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DONORS:
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. Manning -
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DONORS:
• Century21 Mertz & Associates
• Robert and Stephanie Cooney
• Danville Area School District
• Danville Educational Association
• William and Stephanie DiDomenico
• Friends of the Danville School Community Park Project Gala
• Greg & Sue Gaertner
• Josh Hawkins
• Troy Klinger
• Merck Cherokee
• Jim Nizinski
• Railside Beverage LLC
• Scott Romberger
• John and Erin Ross
• Matthew and Monica Shellenberger
• Cory Siegrist
• Thomas and Sharon Smith
• Janathan Spahr
• STVT-AAI Education Inc.
• Susquehanna Valley F3
• Adam & Kathy Zakarian
• James A. Zola and Amanda R. Manning(Danville School Community Park Project Gala)
• Gretchen Bellott
• Linda Brown
• John Michael Childs
• Scott and Erica Collins
• Allison and Russell Cotner
• Andrea Cotner
• Steven and Jennifer Crellin
• Kathy Ann DeHart
• William and Stephanie DiDomenico
• Michael and Alyssa Ellis
• Jeffrey Emanuel
• Sam Faulkner
• Timothy and Erin Fitzgerald
• Lair Friedenberg
• Yohannes Getachew & Woderyelesh Kristos
• Kate Hafer
• Marti Harris
• Eric and Nichole Hossler
• Rona Hummel
• Nicholas and Holly Johnston
• Journey Bank
• John Keller
• Gretchen Wind Knouse
• Matthew and Susan Laidacker
• Carolyn Lieberman
• Jenn Marks
• Sarah and Vic Marks
• Erica McElroy
• Jason Moser
• Andrew and Molly Nied
• Michaelyn Tinstman Notz
• Amanda Nungesser
• Ann Patterson
• Sharon Pfeiffer
• Rachel Reichard
• Kristin Reinheimer
• Laura Roadarmel
• Monica Root
• John and Erin Ross
• Matthew and Monica Shellenberger
• Angela Slampak-Cindric
• Sarah Sommer
• Gerrisa and Rob Strony
• Jeff and Bridget Tomko
• Van Wagner and Sons Tree Service LLC
• David and Cleo Weader
• Brian and Lorrie Willie
• Lesley Yeich