Doing Good in the Alleghenies
As a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, its officers are all volunteers and not compensated for their work. All net proceeds from our events are proudly contributed to carefully predetermined charities and other non-profit organizations. In the past nine years, we have donated almost $100,000 to local organizations. We attribute this humbling byproduct to the amazing participants of our races.
As we continue to create a positive influence in our community, we recognize the significance of movement and appreciate the beauty of our region’s outdoors. Without either, Allegheny Trailrunners Inc. would not be able to uphold our mission as we seek opportunities that allow us to grow, give back, and inspire generations to come. In doing so, we hope to continue to create an atmosphere that welcomes and encourages all who are willing and able to venture into the beauty of our region. It is this growth that value is created through recognition and admiration for what this region offers.
Beneficiaries in 2023
Our ten selected organizations for this year are:
- Central PA Humane Society
- Contact Altoona
- Friends of Canoe Creek
- Friends of Shawnee & Blue Knob
- Geeseytown Community Fire Community
- Happy Paws Happy Homes
- Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service
- Horseshoe Curve Amateur Radio Club
- Sister Paula’s Soup Kitchen
- Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company
Central PA Humane Society https://www.centralpahumane.org/
The Central PA Humane Society (CPHS), serving Blair and surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania, is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping animals and people. The primary goal of CPHS is to find loving homes for adoptable animals.
Contact Altoona https://contactaltoona.com/
CONTACT Altoona is a person-centered telephone helpline whose mission is to respond to the needs of callers by active, reflective listening and, when appropriate, to make referrals to needed services. Our goal is to enhance personal independence and quality of life. By listening in a reflective way, we help people to sort out their concerns and make decisions about their own lives.
Friends of Canoe Creek
Friends of Canoe Creek is a small non-profit Friends’ organization. We work to connect the community to the Park through our programs and events that support Canoe Creek State Park’s recreational opportunities. Friends are people like you who volunteer their time, services and support to our state parks and forests.
Friends of Shawnee & Blue Knob
Friends of Shawnee/Blue Knob is a small non-profit Friends’ organization. Every year, friends groups provide tens of thousands of volunteer hours working to improve and enhance state parks and forests. Friends groups connect people to the natural places of Pennsylvania while enhancing the role of public lands in local communities.
Geeseytown Community Fire Community https://www.geeseytownfire.com
This Fire Department is made up of a group of individuals who have taken it upon themselves to be stewards of their community. We are students, homemakers, office workers, laborers, and retirees. We appreciate your generous donations and support.
Happy Paws Happy Homes https://www.happypawshappyhomes.org/
Happy Paws Happy Homes is an all-volunteer, non-profit outreach group based in central PA that promotes spay/neuter, the adoption option and education about animal welfare issues. We help animals by providing low-cost spay/neuter options that enable them to live longer, healthier lives and transporting homeless dogs to rescues, homes, adoption events, and veterinary visits.
Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service https://www.halasems.org/
Hollidaysburg American Legion Ambulance Service (HALAS) prides itself for being a leader in the community, providing medical care and volunteer services for almost 100 years the employees and management are committed to excellence in Emergency Medicine.
Horseshoe Ameteur Radio Club http://www.horseshoeradio.com/
The Horseshoe Amateur Radio Club (HARC) is active in promoting fellowship and fun among our area amateur radio operators. The club is also very active in serving the surrounding communities through providing emergency and public service communications, and also provides classes and testing for those interested in becoming ham radio operators.
Sister Paula’s Soup Kitchen https://svdpcares.org/food/
We are humbled by the dedication of the staff and volunteers who serve an average of 2000+ people each month in our community who have the least. Organized locally, Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule. The Society collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served.
The Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company https://stonecreekvalleyfire.org
The Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company located in McAlevy’s Fort, Huntingdon County, PA serves approximately 1,430 residents in Jackson and Miller Townships providing Fire and EMS protection. Last year we responded to 122 medical and 111 fire calls. We provide mutual aid to the surrounding companies and areas of Oneida, Barree, West, and Henderson Townships.
