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The First Federal Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Hazleton, PA, dedicated to supporting worthwhile community causes in Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Columbia Counties. They strive to empower and expand the presence of non-profit institutions and programs that serve those in need, while also promoting opportunities for new non-profit initiatives to address the underserved populations in the community. With a focus on nurturing non-profit organizations and programs, the First Federal Charitable Foundation provides grants to eligible institutions with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation. Their grants have supported a range of causes, including funding summer camps, making security upgrades, launching programs in schools, underwriting wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions, preserving historical artifacts, and supporting services for victims of domestic violence.Generated from the website

The Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) is dedicated to revitalizing areas impacted by past mining practices through comprehensive reclamation efforts. Established in 1995, the organization brings together a coalition of watershed organizations, conservation districts, and various partners to ensure the safety, environmental sustainability, and economic enhancement of local communities in northeastern and north-central Pennsylvania. EPCAMR focuses on environmental education, community development, and innovative solutions like GIS mapping to address abandoned mine drainage and pollution issues. Serving approximately 1.7 million people across multiple counties, the organization also provides volunteer opportunities, technical assistance, and resources to support reclamation projects and enhance water quality in affected regions. Generated from the website