To improve North Central PA communities through the power of philanthropy.
The grant program by the Elsie Skvir Ganister Foundation Fund seeks to support projects that significantly contribute to the priority needs of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). It focuses on initiatives that offer new approaches without duplicating existing programs, with an emphasis on projects that can demonstrate a catalytic effect on church mission and community needs. The foundation favors proposals that show clear goals, experienced leadership, a stable funding base, and adherence to OCA's teachings. Grant recipients have used funds for a wide range of purposes, from enhancing pastoral skills and education programs to translating important texts and developing resources for church and community support.