The Joe DeMott Port Allegany Community Development Fund, a designated fund held at the McKean County Community Foundation (MCCF), awarded their 2024 grant distributions to three local organizations that serve the residents of Port Allegany. The fund was established by Joe and his wife Sue to benefit the Port Allegany area for generations to come.

The fund, originally named the Port Allegany Community Development Fund, was renamed by the MCCF Board of Directors to honor the memory of Board Member, Joe DeMott, who passed away in 2020. Joe was instrumental in the establishment and ongoing development of the McKean County Community Foundation.

Grants were awarded to Break the Chains for a storage area for equipment and supplies, to St. Gabriel Maternity Closet to supply clothing, disposable diapers, and other necessities for young children in need, and to the Port Allegany Moose Lodge for a chair lift from the main staircase to the upstairs ballroom.

Grants from this fund are available to 501c3 organizations, schools, municipalities, or religious organizations that serve the public. The fund supports projects that encourage the arts, community development, education, environment, or health and social services within the Port Allegany School District. More information on the this fund and other funds held at the McKean County Community Foundation is available online at www.mckeancountyfoundation.org.

The McKean County Community Foundation encourages residents and businesses to consider making a tax-deductible donation to help grow this community-oriented fund and increase the granting dollars available each year. MCCF is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.