The Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation announces fall 2025 grants to the following organizations:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool/Northern Montour County Recreation Association
–$1,000 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund
–$1,000 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors
–$500 to the Penitent Souls Christmas Gift Fund
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund three scholarships: $500 to a college bound student majoring in the trades or education; and two $250 scholarships to the female and male outstanding leadership award.
–$500 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
–$500 to the Watsontown Historical Association
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The Foundation will provide $500 to Turbotville Boro to help with the cost of repairing the Borough’s playground equipment near the Community Center.
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The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
–$600 was awarded to the Danville Area Community Center for their swimming program for special needs students who attend Warrior Run School District.
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The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation approved fall grants totaling $6,250 to various organizations.
The grants are:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool
–$1,000 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund
–$1,000 to the Turbotville Lions Club Christmas Gift Fund
–$500 to the Penitent Souls Christmas Gift Fund
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund three scholarships: $500 to a college bound student majoring in the trades or education; and two $250 scholarships to the female and male outstanding leadership award.
–$500 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
–$250 to the Defender Trading Post program
This brings the total gifts to the community to $44,000 since the Foundation’s inception in 2020.
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April 14, 2024–The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to the Danville Area Community Center for their swimming program focused on Warrior Run Area School District special needs students.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
November 13, 2023–The Board of the Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce our Fall grants as follows:
–$2,000 to the Exchange Swimming Pool
–$1,000 to the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund to fund a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior majoring in education or the trades and two $250 scholarships–one to each of the outstanding senior leaders–one girl and one boy
–$1,000 to the Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund with the Watsontown Police.
–$1,000 to the Turbotville Lions Club Christmas Gift Fund
–$500 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors
–$500 to the Watsontown Historical Association
–$250 to the Warrior Run Defender Trading Post
–$250 to the Warrior Run Food Pantry
Helen Mathias presents a check to Chief Chris Snyder of the Watsontown Police for the Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund.
Lisa Hartman (left) from the Exchange Swimming Pool receives our donation from Helen Mathias
Ed Reaser from Neighbors Helping Neighbors receives our gift to the NHN program.
Becky Perruquet (right) receives the donation to the Defender Trading Post from Helen Mathias.
John Hilliard from the Turbotville Lion’s Club receives the donation to the Club’s Christmas gift fund from Helen Mathias.
Warrior Run High School Principal Andrea Landis (left) receives the Foundation’s donation to the WRHS scholarship fund.
Erika Frey (left) from the Watsontown Historical Association receives the $500 donation from Helen Mathias.
Community Liaison Becky Perruquet (right) receives the donation to the Warrior Run Food Pantry.
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April 8, 2023–The Harry C. Mathias Sr. Charitable Foundation has announced the following grants awarded at their Spring meeting:
–$2,000 was awarded to the Exchange Swimming Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association.
–$1,000 was awarded to the Kids Cafe program which provides summer meals to area youth.
–$500 was awarded to the Montgomery House Library in McEwensville.
–$500 was awarded to Penitent Souls who provide for needy children in the area.
–$500 was awarded to Kingdom Kidz; a faith-based youth puppet program in Watsontown.
–$250 was awarded to the Turbotville Borough Heritage Society for work to the train station.
Helen Mathias (third from right) presents a check to Kids Cafe staff (from left to right) Sue Byers, Ruth Ann Mowery, Carol Parker, Hez Burrows and La’Na Brown.
Amanda Spilis, VP (left) and Lisa Hartman, Secretary (right) accept a check for the Exchange Swimming Pool from Helen Mathias
Lon Tarr, President of the Turbotville Borough Heritage Society accepts a check at the historic train station from Helen Mathias
Montgomery House Librarian JA Babay (left) accepts a donation from Helen Mathias
Flip Phillips (right) accepts a donation from Helen Mathias for the Penitant Souls organization.
Lisa Derr (left), General Manager and Donna Bridge (center), Founder and Grant Writer accept a check for Kingdom Kidz from Helen Mathias.
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March 2, 2023–For the second year, the Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation will be part of the annual “Raise the Region” fundraising campaign put on by the First Community Foundation. This fundraiser will occur from 6:00PM on Wednesday, March 8 until midnight on Thursday, March 9. The site is www.raisetheregion.org with our specific site at: https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/harry-c-mathias-sr-charitable-foundation
November 13, 2022–The Foundation Board is pleased to announce our fall grant recipients. The Foundation is awarding $2,000 to the Exchange Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association. The Foundation is granting $500 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund. The Foundation is granting $500 to Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Also, the Foundation is granting $1,000 to the Turbotville Lions Club to help fund their Christmas Gift Drive for needy children. Finally, the Foundation announces grants for $1,500 to the Warrior Run School District. These include a $250 grant to the Defender Trading Post, $250 to the Warrior Run SD Food Pantry and $1,000 to the Warrior Run Scholarship Fund to fund: The Harry Mathias Sr. Leadership Grant (two $250 scholarships–one female and one male–to the graduating seniors who exhibit leadership skills consistent with the values of Harry Mathias and a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior entering the trades or the field of education.
Helen Mathias (left) and Harry Mathias Jr. (right) present checks to Warrior Run High School Co-Principal Andrea Landis and Community Liaison Rebecca Perriquet.
Harry Mathias Jr. and Helen Mathias present a check to Watsontown Police Chief Chris Snyder (right) for the Chief Carl Reed Christmas fund.
Helen Mathias (center) presents a check to Treasurer Karen Showers (left) and Board Member Amanda Spilis of the Exchange Swimming Pool Board.
Helen Mathias presents a check to the Turbotville Lions Club president Todd Moser to help fund the group’s Christmas gift fund.
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June 12, 2022–The Foundation Board is pleased to announce two additional grants. $500 has been awarded to Kingdom Kidz, LLC; a puppet ministry and educational program for youth; and $1,000 to the Watsontown Historical Association to support their purchase of a facility on Main Street in Watsontown.
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April 14, 2022–The Foundation Board is pleased to announce the Spring grant recipients. The Exchange Swimming Pool (Northern Montour Recreation Association) will receive $2,000. $500 grants are made to the Penitent Souls Foundation, The Montgomery House Library and the Kid’s Cafe Program.
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March 13, 2022–The Foundation Board wishes to thank all donors from the recent Raise the Region fundraiser. We also wish to thank the First Community Foundation Partnership and its sponsors for developing the Raise the Region event. Our foundation received $5,778.57 in donations through 18 donors. It is our plan to be back as part of Raise the Region in 2023!
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January 15, 2022–The Harry C. Mathias, Sr. Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the First Annual HCM Baseball Camp. The camp will be held at Warrior Run High School on Saturday, January 29. High School students will take part in the morning with Little/Teener League (pre-HS) taking part in the afternoon. The camp will feature hitting instruction.
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November 8, 2021–The Foundation Board is pleased to announce their second round of grants for 2021. The Foundation is awarding $5,000 to the Exchange Pool through the Northern Montour County Recreation Association. The Foundation also is granting $500 to the Watsontown Police Chief Carl Reed Christmas Fund. Finally, the Foundation announces grants for $1,500 to the Warrior Run School District. These include a $250 grant to the Defender Trading Post, $250 to the Warrior Run SD Food Pantry and $1,000 to the Warrior Run Scholarship Fund to fund: The Harry Mathias Sr. Leadership Grant (two $250 scholarships–one female and one male–to the graduating seniors who exhibit leadership skills consistent with the values of Harry Mathias and a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior entering the trades or the field of education. Please see our presentation photos below.
To the Warrior Run High School Scholarship Fund–to provide for The Harry Mathias Sr. Leadership Award–two $250 scholarships (one girl and one boy) for the senior students providing leadership abilities consistent with the values of Warrior Run High School; and a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior pursing postsecondary training in the trades or the field of education. In the photo Helen Mathias and Harry Mathias, Jr. provide a check to Marc Walter, high school principal and Nicole Turi, guidance counselor.
To the Watsontown United Methodist Church Kids Cafe program, $500 to support providing summer meals to youth. In the photo Kids Cafe volunteers Faye Harpster, Ruth Ann Mowery, Carol Parker and Hez Burrows accept a check from Helen Mathias
To the Montgomery House Library $500 to use toward summer programming for community youth. In the photo Helen Mathias is presenting a check to Librarian JA Babay.
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