Caleb Anderson (pictured on the left) and Ben Fuller are the co-recipients of the David C. Anderson Memorial Wrestling Scholarship. Ben plans to attend PennWest Edinboro and Caleb, the online collegiate program at IUP. The David C. Anderson Wrestling Scholarship was established by Dave’s wife, Mrs. Peggy Anderson and their sons. Caleb is the grandson of David C. Anderson. 

Congratulations to Ben and Caleb and best wishes as you continue the next chapter in college. Thank you also to the David C. Anderson Family for entrusting this scholarship to the Crawford Central Community Foundation.

Elliott Schleicher is the 2025 recipient of the Rick Zylak Memorial Award, established by Rick’s wife Sherry, and his children, Jordan and Jennifer Zylak. Elliott plans to attend Susquehanna University and major in biomedical sciences. The Rick Zylak Memorial Award is in the amount of $750 with the recipient intending to study Science, Technology/ Trade, Engineering, Arts or Math (STEAM). Mary Lynne Peters, President of the Crawford Central Community Foundation, presented Elliott with her Award at the MASH Senior Awards Event.

Congratulations to Elliott and best wishes on your future endeavors. Thank you also to Sherry Zylak, Jordan, Jennifer, friends and families for establishing this Scholarship in memory of Rick.

Congratulations to Jacob Costello, this year’s recipient of the Robert Kinter Memorial Award in the amount of $500. Jacob, pictured with Dr. Susan Sapone, daughter of Mr. Kinter, is graduating from MASH and Crawford Tech in Drafting and Design. Jacob will be entering the work force upon graduation with Andco Manufacturing. 

Congratulations to Jacob and thank you to Andco Manufacturing for hiring him. Thank you also to Susan Sapone and family for providing this Scholarship opportunity in memory of your Father, Robert Kinter.

We are excited to announce that the Cochranton High School Tech Crew will be continuing to provide FREE tech support to the community on Fridays beginning April 25th until the end of the school year at Cochranton Area Public Library. No prior appointment is necessary. Their tech support includes basic troubleshooting, simple repairs and cleaning, Bluetooth and applications help and device setup.

Well done Cochranton High School Tech Crew and Rob Cierniakoski on your pay it forward project!

Have you wondered how you or your business can be involved with our annual Spelling Bee fundraiser? We have multiple opportunities available! Check out the documents below for sponsorship information, gift card and basket donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The deadline for submitting spring grant applications has been extended to February 26th! We look forward to learning more about the projects you hope to have funded and the pay it forward projects that you come up with.

Another great “Pay It Forward” Project from a 2024 Fall Grant recipient. Please consider donating socks and underwear (sizes listed below) for the Crawford Central Elementary Schools with the drop off point at Second District Elementary School. Thank You Julie Clements for your CCCF Grant Application to purchase Sensory Items for students on the spectrum.

We are excited to announce that we have changed the dates for our spring grant applications and our annual spring fundraiser – the Spelling Bee!

The deadline for submitted spring grant applications is February 15th! We look forward to learning more about the projects you hope to have funded and the pay it forward projects that you come up with.

This year, we have moved our annual Spelling Bee to an earlier date – Saturday, February 22nd at the ICC in Meadville. Stay tuned for more information. We hope that you are able to gather a team together as we help to raise funds for the grants that help the students of Crawford Central School District. As always, remember that we put the FUN into “FUN”draisers.

The Crawford Central Community Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce the recipients of our Fall 2024 grants!

Hands On Learning Materials – Sensory Items for Students on the Spectrum – This grant was submitted by Julie Clements from Second District Elementary School. Their pay it forward project is a sock and underwear drive at the elementary schools that is being coordinated with the school nurses.

Gaming PC Build – This grant was submitted by Rob Cierniakoski from Cochranton High School. Their pay it forward project is to create a community help desk similar to the Geek Squad at Best Buy.

Extending Learning through Creating – Makerspace Materials – This grant was submitted by Beth Heuchert from Second District Elementary School. The pay it forward project is 3 Kind and Thankful Tuesdays. One week is for school kindness. Another week is kindness at home and the last week is community kindness.

Softball Lady Dogs Giving Back to the Caring Cupboard – This grant was submitted by the MASH Softball Boosters. Their pay it forward project is raising funds to help the MASH Caring Cupboard in the spring of 2025.

We also awarded an emergency fund grant to the MASH Caring Closet. The grant was submitted by Natalie Stearns from Meadville Area Senior High School. Their pay it forward project was packaging 200 packages of feminine care products that were sent to Allegheny College in collaboration with the United Way. The group at MASH already completed their pay it forward project.

Congratulations to all of our recipients! We look forward to seeing how your pay it forward projects positively impact our community!