CAN DO Community Foundation programs enrich the lives of students throughout Greater Hazleton

Over the past two decades, the CAN DO Community Foundation has enriched the lives of local high school and college students, as well as young student musicians attending Ferrwood Music Camp.

Because of the generous support of the community, three scholarship programs are awarded annually and include: Penn State Hazleton Scholarships; Junior Leadership grants through a program named after the founder of CAN DO titled the Edgar L. Dessen Community Service Award; and Camperships awarded to students at Ferrwood Music Camp through the generosity of annual named camperships funded by donors as well as a program recognizing CAN DO’s first director of industrial development, Joseph Yenchko.

Joseph Lettiere joins CAN DO Community Foundation Board of Directors

The CAN DO Community Foundation announced that CAN DO Executive Vice President Joseph Lettiere has joined the Board of Directors as the organization begins its 2020-2021 fiscal year.

 Lettiere will succeed Kevin O’Donnell as the head of CAN DO upon O’Donnell’s retirement at the end of 2020 and will become only the third paid CEO of the organization since its founding in 1956.

Throughout his 20-year career with CAN DO, Lettiere has risen in the ranks from an economic development specialist to director of marketing and then vice president before being promoted to executive vice president in 2019.

CAN DO Community Foundation announces start of 2020 fund drive

The CAN DO Community Foundation announced the kickoff of its 2020 fund drive, which will benefit Ferrwood Camp.

CAN DO Community Foundation announces FY 2021 officers and board members

The CAN DO Community Foundation announced its officers and board members for the FY 2021.

The foundation's officers remain as follows: Gary F. Lamont, President; Earl C. Berger, Vice President; Donald M. Pachence, Treasurer; Nancy R. Stasko, Secretary; W. Kevin O’Donnell, Assistant Treasurer and Chris Stamatopoulos, Assistant Secretary.

The CAN DO Community Foundation has been working since 1992 to improve the quality of life for Greater Hazleton

Working since 1992 to improve the quality of life for Greater Hazleton

The CAN DO Community Foundation has spent many years overseeing the restoration of Ferrwood Camp in Drums. Here, music camp students perform.

Since it was founded in 1992, the CAN DO Community Foundation has delivered on its mission of “Conservation, Preservation, Reclamation (CPR) – Breathing New Life Into Our Community” by helping to fund community projects throughout Greater Hazleton.

Through generous contributions from individuals and companies, the Foundation has been able to make positive contributions to support these vital community service projects.

CAN DO Community Foundation President Gary F. Lamont said, “We are proud to have played a role in numerous initiatives to improve the quality of life for the Greater Hazleton community. The Foundation will continue to flourish because of the generosity of individuals, businesses and other foundations who share in the commitment to make a positive difference in creating a healthier community – now and for future generations.”