Posts Tagged ‘community’
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 MoreAn Open Letter on Mitigation Mandates and Supporting Small Business
An open letter to our Chamber members and community: Last week, new mitigation mandates that prohibited indoor dining, limited indoor/outdoor gatherings and introduced capacity limits for businesses were imposed by Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine. These measures are to remain in effect until January 4, 2021. We understand the health of our fellow citizens is…
Read MoreScoop-a-Palooza Becomes Month-Long Ice Cream Trail
Scoop-a-Palooza, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation’s yearly ice cream festival, has transformed into an “Ice Cream Trail” with visits to local vendors, prizes and special virtual events lasting throughout July. Sponsored by ACNB Bank, Scoop-a-Palooza Ice Cream Trail will take place from July 1-31. Join the fun by following a downloadable trail map to local…
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 MoreEmergency Food Assistance Available through Central PA Food Bank
The agency partners of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are providing groceries, take-out meals and a dose of hope to people in need. Alternative distributions are scheduled at many different locations with significant precautionary procedures in place to protect clients, staff and volunteers. People who are hungry and families that rely on food assistance should…
Read MoreChamber Honors Business and Community Members
The Chambersburg Chamber honored eight of its members for their phenomenal achievements with more than 220 people in attendance at the Chamber Awards Breakfast this morning, sponsored by M&T Bank. “We are immensely grateful to our exceptional business and community members for their contributions,” said Stephen Christian, president of the Chamber. “It’s an honor to…
Read MoreSouth Africa with the Chamber Travel Club
The Chambersburg Chamber is excited to journey to a new continent for the first time with the Chamber Travel Club’s trip to “Spectacular South Africa,” February 25 – March 10, 2021. All are welcome to discover the wonders of culture and nature in South Africa with Cruise Planners, a local travel agency, and Collette. “Trips…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Franklin County Community Foundation
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is your local community foundation. Established in 1987, FCCF serves Franklin County by being a place for individuals, companies, foundations and nonprofit organizations to establish funds that will support the civic, social, educational and cultural well-being of individuals in Franklin…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Nicholson Square Park
We celebrated the Borough of Chambersburg’s newest community park with a Ribbon Cutting. Nicholson Square Park, located adjacent to Basset Drive, is a 5-acre park with a pavilion and two separate playground areas.
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: New Life Thrift Shop
New Life Thrift Shop has recently celebrated moving to their new location at 1108 Sheller Avenue, in the former LifeWay bookstore building. The new location opened in the beginning of September and increases the retail space and processing area.
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