Raise the Region 2026 Boosts Funding for Central PA Non-Profits

30-hour fundraiser collects donations for organizations across 6 counties

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:56am

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A 30-hour fundraiser called Raise the Region is underway, collecting donations for non-profit organizations across central Pennsylvania. The event, now in its 14th year, has raised around $21 million for groups in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties over the years.

Why it matters

Non-profit organizations play a vital role in supporting local communities, and events like Raise the Region provide crucial funding to help them continue their important work. The fundraiser allows residents across the region to easily contribute to causes they care about.

The details

Raise the Region is organized by the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships donating $175,000 to stretch the funds raised. The 30-hour event began at 6:00 PM on March 11, 2026 and runs through 11:59 PM on March 12, 2026, with non-profits from the 6 participating counties coming together to celebrate and collect much-needed donations.

  • The 30-hour Raise the Region fundraiser began at 6:00 PM on March 11, 2026.
  • The fundraiser runs through 11:59 PM on March 12, 2026.

The players

First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania

The organization that coordinates and hosts the annual Raise the Region fundraiser.

Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships

The automotive group that donates $175,000 to the Raise the Region fundraiser to help stretch the funds raised.

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What’s next

The 30-hour Raise the Region fundraiser will conclude at 11:59 PM on March 12, 2026, with the final donation totals and impact on local non-profits to be announced in the days following.

The takeaway

Events like Raise the Region demonstrate the generosity and community spirit of central Pennsylvania residents, who come together to provide vital funding support for the non-profit organizations that serve the region's most pressing needs.