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Michael Bryant Memorial Fund Present 2026 Grants

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund is now accepting applications for $17,500 in grants available to Wayne County residents with disabilities and to nonprofit organizations leading community-focused projects.

Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center opens 8 bed crisis residential program in Honesdale

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Walk-in traffic at the Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center increased 280% since the service moved to its new location on Honesdale’s Park Street.

Regional Funders Launch Coordinated Workforce Investment Initiative in NEPA

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Regional foundations, workforce leaders, and national partners officially launched the NEPA Workforce Funder Collaborative on Tuesday, March 3, marking the largest coordinated philanthropic effort to strengthen workforce development in Northeastern Pennsylvania to date.

Honesdale Selected to Join Six Communities Along the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor as a PA Heart & Soul Community

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

PA Humanities has partnered with the PA Route 6 Alliance and Community Heart & Soul to select Honesdale on its journey to become a stronger, more vibrant community through PA Heart & Soul, a humanities-based approach to community and economic development. Honesdale joins six other communities along the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor that have become PA Heart & Soul communities including Carbondale, Mansfield, Port Allegany, Tidioute, Wyoming County, and Youngsville.

Annual Scholarship Program 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

The Wayne County Community Foundation is very excited to announce the opening of our 2026 scholarship application window for local students! From February 1 st to April 3 rd , high school seniors can apply for a scholarship through our online portal, found at WayneFoundation.Org/Scholarships.

What do you do when everything feels out of your control?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Over the past few weeks, a lot has been happening on the national stage. Communities are experiencing disruption in their lives, a lot of uncertainty and fear. It can be hard to accept when we cannot change what is happening in Minneapolis, Los Angeles or South America.

Honesdale to be part of PA Heart & Soul

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

PA Humanities has partnered with the Route 6 Alliance and Community Heart & Soul to select Honesdale for PA Heart & Soul, a humanities-based approach to community and economic development. Honesdale joins five communities along the Route 6 line—Youngsville, Mansfield, Port Allegany, Carbondale and Wyoming County (Tunkhannock)—that have become PA Heart & Soul communities.

Act 50 of 2025 Pennsylvania’s Intestate Succession

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Act 50 of 2025 updates Pennsylvania’s Intestate Succession law to ensure that when no heirs can be identified, a decedent’s estate is placed into an endowed community fund at the community foundation serving the county where the individual lived. These endowed funds provide permanent, charitable support to local nonprofits and community needs.

Capacity Building Funding from ARC

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Providing $22,850 in Capacity Building Funding to the Wayne County Community Foundation

Support Heading to the Route 6 County Seat of Wayne County

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

PA Humanities has partnered with the Route 6 Alliance and Community Heart & Soul to select Honesdale on its journey to become a stronger, more vibrant community through PA Heart & Soul, a humanities-based approach to community and economic development. Honesdale joins five communities along the Route 6 line - Youngsville, Mansfield, Port Allegany, Carbondale, and Wyoming County (Tunkhannock) - that have become PA Heart & Soul communities.

13th Annual Herd the Curd Race Raises $25,000

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

The families of Calkins Creamery proudly announced that the 13th annual Herd the Curd 5K and 10K raised $25,000 for the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund, bringing the event’s total contribution to $204,000 since its launch in 2013.

Creative Communities Art Trail Hamlin Opening

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The Wayne County Community Foundation and the Hamlin Community Library welcome you to the opening of the third location on Wayne County’s Creative Communities Art Trail on Saturday, November 15th!

Community Tour: Wayne County

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Philadelphia Fed President and CEO Anna Paulson visited Wayne County, Pennsylvania, to meet with community leaders focused on housing, small businesses, and the workforce sector.

Honesdale hosts president of Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson visited Honesdale on Monday, September 22, to talk with the local business community and get an on-the-ground perspective of the current state of the American economy.

Love of humanity

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Love of humanity - Philanthropists pour their ideas and love into Wayne County

WCCF and WMCHC Partner to Present Collective Impact Forum

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

On August 14th, Wayne County Community Foundation in partnership with Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) hosted a Collective Impact Forum at Ladore Conference Center in Waymart. The goal for the convening, which brought together representatives of more than 30 organizations, was to explore a collective impact approach to address top primary health needs identified through Wayne Memorial Hospital and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.

What would happen if we worked together?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

What would happen if we worked together?

Wayne County Women in Philanthropy Program

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The Wayne County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants through our Women in Philanthropy Program.

Ryanne Jennings Inspirational Women

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Ryanne Jennings is the President/CEO of the Wayne County Community Foundation and joined the organization in the fall of 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Temple University and certificate of Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Scranton, certificate in Nonprofit Management and certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising from Temple University.

Creative Communities Art Trail

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Wayne County Community Foundation, in partnership with The Cooperage Project and the Newfoundland Area Public Library, is excited to announce the official unveiling of the second location on Wayne County’s new Creative Communities Art Trail!