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Mission Statement of the Scranton Half Marathon Foundation

The Scranton Half Marathon aims to inspire our community by promoting health, fitness, and local heritage. We strive to provide a challenging and enjoyable race experience that showcases the scenic beauty and rich cultural history of Scranton and the Lackawanna Valley. Our event encourages participants of all ages and abilities to achieve their personal goals and fosters a sense of community spirit.

History and Background:

The Scranton Half Marathon (SHM) was incorporated on April 4, 2014.

The Scranton Half Marathon (SHM) Foundation was incorporated on April 29, 2015.

Making Annual Grants

The SHM Foundation Board holds sole discretion on choosing charities for our grants.

When issuing the grants to the chosen charities, the SHM Foundation Board must also abide by our 5 Pillars. The charity recipient must be involved with:

1. The prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or another disadvantage.

2. The advancement of education, religion, health, saving lives and community development.

3. The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture, science, amateur sport, environmental protection or improvement and animal welfare.

4. The advancement of human rights, or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity.

5. The advancement of the promotion of the efficiency of the police, fire and rescue service and ambulance services.

Rules/Procedure on Annual Grants

1. The Open Application Period will run from January 1st to August 31st of each year.

2. All grants must be used and spent within Lackawanna County.

3. The maximum Grant award is up to $5.000.00 (Five Thousand Dollars) per Charity.

4. Charities are eligible for (2) two Grant awards in a (5) five-year period.

5. From September 1 to September 30, the Board of the SHM Foundation will review and vet the applications and vote on awarding funds.

6. On October 1, SHM Foundation Board will announce which charities will be receiving the Grants. All checks will be distributed by October 15.

Scranton Half Marathon Foundation Board of Directors:

Matt Byrne
Pat Fricchione
Matt Hunter
Tim Holmes
Gary Jones
Tom Minora, MD
Tim Rowland
Owen Worozbyt
Ted Zwiebel

For Questions please eMail: foundation@scrantonhalf.com