Welcome to the Mechanicsburg Area Insider!

Meet Your Steward

Tashia James, Philanthropic Officer

I’m Tashia James and have the honor of servings as the Philanthropic Officer for the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF), Cumberland and Lebanon Counties. I get to witness firsthand how generous individuals and families are strengthening the Mechanicsburg area, supporting everything from local nonprofits and youth programs to arts, education and community development initiatives. MACF helps ensure that local resources remain in our community, directly supporting efforts to build a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient region for everyone.

 At TFEC, we’re grounded in values that guide all of our work, inclusion, stewardship, endurance and integrity. These values are reflected in everything we do at MACF, from our thoughtful grantmaking and permanent endowment building to our commitment to transparency and trust with our donors and partners.

If you’re interested in getting more involved in local giving or learning how your support can create lasting impact, I encourage you to explore the many resources available at tfec.org. Whether you're ready to start a fund, support an existing cause, or just want to understand where your support can do the best, I’d love to have that conversation with you.

Sincerely,

Tashia James

Philanthropic Officer

tjames@tfec.org

The Needs of Cumberland County

TFEC strives to stay informed on the needs of the community.

Our TFEC Team has compiled the needs of Cumberland County to inform the steps we take when helping with community development. Our Cumberland County Needs Assessment is a comprehensive look at Cumberland and the challenges facing its citizens.

2024 in Review

The Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation had a big impact in 2024! Hear about the nonprofits and students who were supported throughout the year.

Grantee Impact in Action

Junior Achievement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation in helping to fund the 4,745 students who participated in the JA BizTown or JA YES! programs.

Meet the Advisory Committee

Our advisory committee is dedicated to helping steward the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation into an era of strength and support. Thank you to our dedicated committee members!

• Amy Bockis, Chair
• Myra Badorf, Vice Chair
• Karen Cochran
• Jillian Biehl-Morrison

• Megan Fetterolf
• Shawn Greenland
• Kyle Miller
• Rebecca Yearick

Thank you for reading!