Moses Taylor Foundation

Representatives from Moses Taylor Foundation's staff and board recently spent a great week together the Grantmakers In Health Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Joined by more than 700 colleagues from across the Country, the conference was a combination of inspiring, sobering, and energizing. We are excited about the new connections and learning we will share with the rest of our team and local partners!

Last week, we were excited to welcome representatives from 25+ grantee organizations to PNC Field for our inaugural Grantee Gathering.

Nearly 60 attendees came together to connect, exchange ideas, build and strengthen relationships—and enjoy a beautiful afternoon at the ballpark!

Moses Taylor Foundation is proud to partner with Scranton Area Community Foundation on this series of nonprofit board trainings.

Sign up and take advantage of this great, local learning opportunity!

Strengthen Your Board and Your Impact - Scranton Area Community Foundation Strong boards help build strong nonprofits. We’re excited to offer a series of trainings designed to help nonprofit leaders and board members strengthen governance practices, build fundraising confidence, and better prepare...

Theresa (Terri) Cesarini, travel school nurse, is featured in Happenings Magazine's "Salute to Nurses" Edition this month.

In the article, she speaks to the challenges students face, opportunities unique to school nursing, and the collaborative travel school nurse pilot that began this past fall. The article highlights the critical role of the school nurse in advancing student (and community) health, and we’re grateful for her efforts to spread the word about this important work.

Read the full article: https://issuu.com/happeningsmagazinepa/docs/happenings_magazine_may_2026/39

READY Communities Funding Collaborative is Accepting Applications 📣

A first-of-its-kind public-philanthropic pilot program offering grants of $10,000, $25,000, or $50,000 to support innovative projects that strengthen communities for older adults, people living with dementia, and caregivers.

▪️All projects must align with Pennsylvania’s Multisector Plan on Aging, Aging Our Way, PA.
▪️Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local and county governments, and coalitions with a fiscal sponsor.

➡️ Learn more and apply: www.giaging.org/ready-communities
➡️ Explore Aging Our Way, PA: pa.gov/AgingOurWay

READY is sponsored by PDA and coordinated by Grantmakers In Aging.

It’s National School Nurse Day! Join us in celebrating the incredible school nurses in our region! These highly trained medical professionals are on the front lines of meeting the health needs of students. Their work goes far beyond bandaging playground scrapes; it includes helping students manage chronic health conditions, learn healthy habits, and connect to community resources. As their role has expanded over the years, so has their impact, and we are proud to honor and support their unwavering commitment and care today—on School Nurse Day—and every day.

We are excited to share that Senior Program Officer Christine Marcos has been selected as a Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2026 Change Leaders In Philanthropy Fellow (CLIPF)!

In its tenth year, CLIPF is an intensive peer cohort program for senior leaders who are responsible for developing and guiding change efforts in their organizations.

In the coming months, Christine and the other fellows will develop a community of practice for coaching, resources, and peer support to implement transformative change within their grantmaking institutions in ways that advance equity and support thriving nonprofits and communities.

Last weekend our Foundation and Senior Program Officer Lisa Savero were honored to be recognized with Indraloka Animal Sanctuary's Sandy Resilience Award for our partnership in developing Indraloka’s Building Resilience programs, which provide trauma-informed support for mental health, social work, and other health care workforce professionals.

One of Moses Taylor Foundation's four Focus Areas is Nonprofit Effectiveness - we know our mission cannot be accomplished without well-resourced, resilient nonprofit partners. As part of this commitment, we are happy to be partnering with Hawk Family Foundation, The Luzerne Foundation, Scranton Area Community Foundation, and Wayne County Community Foundation, to support a cohort of 10 local nonprofits in Bonterra's Jumpstart fundraising capacity building program. Last week we convened our participants to discuss learnings and challenges thus far and we look forward to more great coversations throughout the year!

Last week, our team and board members visited Peer Help United Network (PHUN) in Luzerne County. PHUN is a peer-run organization that leverages the power of shared life experiences to foster a supportive network and provide non-clinical support for individuals and caregivers of children navigating emotional and mental health challenges. It is the first family- and peer-run organization in Pennsylvania, and its bright, welcoming office space in Kingston mirrors the safe, collaborative nature of its daily work.

Navigating NEPA's system of care and providers can be challenging, but PHUN's team has jumped right in to make the journey a bit less daunting for individuals and families in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. We are very proud to support this unique, collaborative work and are eager to watch PHUN grow its services and team across our service area. To learn more about PHUN - visit their website ▶️ https://bit.ly/3BtSol9