CAN DO Community Foundation Holds Annual Meeting at Ferrwood

Since 1992, the CAN DO Community Foundation has been supporting worthwhile projects through its mission of conservation, preservation and reclamation. The Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors recently held its annual meeting at Ferrwood Camp in Drums. The board discussed the progress of its many ongoing projects and announced the recipients of several scholarships it awards annually.

The meeting was held on July 8 prior to an open-air concert that featured 120 Ferrwood Music Camp students who treated a crowd of concertgoers to their talents. Before the concert, the Board of Directors joined the students, parents, instructors, volunteers and visitors at a picnic-style smorgasbord prepared and served by volunteers.

CAN DO Community Foundation kicks off 2018 fund drive

Since 1992, the CAN DO Community Foundation has aided numerous non-profit organizations throughout Greater Hazleton through its mission of conservation, preservation and reclamation. The Foundation’s support of these projects is made possible in part through generous contributions to the annual fund drive.

This week, the Foundation kicked off its 2018 drive in hopes of increasing its endowment so it’s able to continue supporting important projects that benefit the community.

For the sixth consecutive year, Earl C. Berger will serve as chairman of the annual fund drive. He will be assisted by the following committee chairpersons and committee members: Matthew B. Bayzick, Eugene M. Dougherty, Dr. Anthony Falvello, George R. Hludzik, Mark Imbriaco, Gary F. Lamont, Robert J. Moisey, E. Richard Moore, Kevin O’Donnell, Donald M. Pachence, John Patton CPA, Lonnie Polli, E. Thomas Sandrock, Krista Schneider, John J. Spevak, Chris Stamatopoulos and Nancy R. Stasko.

CAN DO Community Foundation fundraiser is the start of a busy summer for Ferrwood Camp

As part of its ongoing perseveration efforts at Ferrwood Camp in Drums, the CAN DO Community Foundation joined Ferrwood Camp volunteers, friends, families and supporters to organize a successful fundraising effort during the recent Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 5Kwalk at PNC Field in Moosic.

The CAN DO Community Foundation was one of nine nonprofit agencies representing nonprofit organizations, and the only one from southern Luzerne County, to participate in the event. All proceeds will benefit Ferrwood’s music camp and other programs.

Ferrwood Camp to host Youth Health Awareness Day June 30

Ferrwood Camp will host Youth Health Awareness Day on Saturday, June 30 beginning at 10 a.m. for children ages 6-18.

Ferrwood Music Camp is located on Middle Road in Drums just off Old Turnpike Road near the Drums Elementary/Middle School. The GPS address is: 257 Middle Road, Drums, PA 18224.

The event is free and open to the public but registration is required at ferrwoodcamp.org. The first 25 registrants will receive a free step counter and the first 50 families to arrive will receive a free Farm Fresh voucher for $5 to be used at local farm stands. Those who attend the information sessions will also be eligible to win several prizes.

CAN DO Community Foundation raising money for Ferrwood at Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday

The CAN DO Community Foundation will participate in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community fundraising event on Saturday at PNC Field in Moosic to raise money for Ferrwood Camp in Drums.

All proceeds that the Foundation team raises will benefit the music and other programs.