The Melvin J. Keller Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Melvin J. Keller Memorial Scholarship was established in the spring of 2008 as a tribute to a man who lived his life in service to others. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who was passionate about his family, church and community. Mr. Keller worked for the Prudential Insurance Company for almost 30 years, was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Connellsville, and worked to better the city of Connellsville. He was very proud of his membership in the Rotary Club, where he had a perfect attendance record of 63 years. Mr. Keller's dedication to the improvement of education led him to serve as a member of the school board of the Connellsville School District for seventeen years. For that reason, his family chose to create this scholarship to aid graduating seniors going into the field of education from Connellsville Area High School. His family hopes that this scholarship will help those students achieve their dream of a college education.
Our Grants Make A Difference . . . .
The Community Foundation makes a difference in Fayette County every day. We encourage projects that include the following criteria: provide measurable and visible impact, promote tourism as an economic generator, build strong community partnerships and collaborations, and enrich the quality of life for residents.
The Grants Committee meets twice a year and selects the projects that best fit our mission. The Community Foundation's interests include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- arts, culture and humanities
- community development and revitalization
- historic preservation
- education
- environmental awareness
- health and human services
- public and societal benefit
- tourism initiatives
To be eligible to apply for a grant, organizations must be tax exempt non-profits, (recognized under Section 501(c)(3) or equivalent of the U.S. Internal Code), be located in Fayette County, or be located outside the County and have programs that benefit Fayette County.
Organizations wishing to apply for support are encouraged to complete the Grant Request Summary Form and mail to the Community Foundation Office.
