The Greater Hazleton Historical Society (GHHS) received a $12,000 First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it will use to repair the roof and stop water damage to the walls of the museum, particularly in the area of a vintage grandfather clock. The repairs will help maintain and preserve the museum's artifacts.
The GHHS collects, renews, restores and displays historical artifacts and memorabilia of the Greater Hazleton area for the educational and cultural benefit of the present and future residents of the area. It especially seeks to educate the younger generations of the area about what it was like to live through different time periods.
The organization provides group tours to local schools and online education through its website (www.hazletonhistory.org) and Facebook page.
The First Federal Charitable Foundation was established to support worthwhile community causes. It strives to nurture nonprofit institutions and programs that will effectively serve those in need from the community, empower nonprofit institutions and programs that will expand their presence in and services to the area, and promote opportunities for new nonprofit institutions and programs that will serve the unserved.
Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation that are located in Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon and Columbia counties are eligible to apply. Any organization whose headquarters is in another county but services either Luzerne, Schuylkill, Carbon or Columbia counties may apply for a grant to be used in one of those counties.
For more information on the foundation or to obtain a grant application, visit www.1stfederalcharitable.org or email