Category: Nonprofit Organization
The Colcom Foundation Continues To Support Environmental Projects And Other Humanitarian Efforts In Pennsylvania
Cordelia S. May was a woman who cared deeply about the environment. She wanted to do everything she could to contribute to bettering the natural world in any way possible. She decided that family planning was one way to help the world remain in balance as a rapidly growing population would continue to disturb the…
Read MoreColcom Foundation Striving to Address Earth’s Sixth Mass Extinction Event
There is a consensus among scientists that our planet is currently in the midst of a mass extinction of species. It’s only the sixth such event in world history. That includes a time frame of hundreds of millions of years. The alarming truth about the current mass extinction is that is being caused by the…
Read MoreThe Colcom Foundation Has a Very Special Mission
The Colcom Foundation was founded in 1996 at the direction of Cordelia S. May. Since her passing in 2005, the functions of the group have been expanded by a very considerable extent. The original purpose of the group was to point out environmental issues in its native region of western Pennsylvania. Since then, its reach…
Read MoreColcom Foundations Contribution To The Fight Against The Mass Extinction
Sustainability is at the center of the Earth’s natural function. Cordelia A. May, the founder of the Colcom Foundation, created the organization in May 1996, recognizing the balance and beauty of nature and the need to protect the Earth for sustainability. Colcom Foundation prioritizes support for environmental protection. The Foundation supports organizations that aim to…
Read MoreThe Colcom Foundation Supports The Natural World
The natural world surrounds us. We cannot escape. In the last few decades, humanity has a troubled relationship with this world. Much has happened to damage the world around us. That makes many people feel afraid. While people are scared of the long-term damage to the planet, a handful have chosen to examine this problem…
Read MoreColcom Foundation: Nurturing Communities and Nature in Southwestern Pennsylvania
In the verdant landscapes of southwestern Pennsylvania, the Colcom Foundation quietly but profoundly shapes a sustainable and vibrant future. With strategic funding interests spanning environment, community, and carrying capacity, the foundation has etched a remarkable legacy of positive change in the region. Fostering Carrying Capacity Solutions The foundation is committed to addressing the relationship between…
Read MoreThe Colcom Foundation Continues To Have A Positive Impact On The World
The Colcom Foundation was built by Cordelia S. May during the mid-1990s and has been able to do a lot of good for the world during its existence. In today’s world, it is easy to see that many people are not connected to nature. This is causing a lot of problems in the natural world…
Read MoreThe Power of Grant-Making: An Overview of the Colcom Foundation
The Colcom Foundation was established to make a meaningful and positive impact in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its grant-making program, Colcom can support projects and programs tailored to strengthen local communities and foster positive change. The Foundation also focuses on “Elevating the Environment” and ensuring people can share in the region’s natural amenities. With that end…
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