Maureen Minnick, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company; Brianna Marchese, Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company; Kerril Lanum, Lake Harmony Volunteer Rescue Squad & Ambulance; Chief Ralph Lennon, Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company; Chief Matt Kuzme, Kidder Township Police (Photo courtesy of Carbon County Community Foundation)
[11/21/25] ─ Four first responder agencies serving Kidder Township were awarded a total of $60,000 in grants during the November 20th Kidder Township Board of Supervisors meeting. The grants—$15,000 to each agency—were distributed from the Kidder Township First Responders Fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation.
The Kidder Township First Responders Fund was established by Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, which brought together the four agencies to launch the initiative and has continued to lead fundraising efforts. The entire $60,000 awarded this year was raised during the first annual First Responders Golf Tournament, held in September at Jack Frost National Golf Course. Planning is already underway for next year’s tournament, scheduled for September 14, 2026 at Jack Frost National, and community members are encouraged to save the date.
The following agencies each received a $15,000 grant:
- Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company
- Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company
- Lake Harmony Volunteer Rescue Squad & Ambulance
- Kidder Township Police Department
“These agencies are the backbone of safety in Kidder Township,” said Sharon Alexander, President of the Carbon County Community Foundation. “This year’s grants are a direct result of the community coming together—neighbors, businesses, and partners like Blue Ridge Real Estate Company—who stepped up to support our first responders. We are proud to help ensure these agencies have the resources they need to serve and protect our township.”
The Community Foundation and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company note that contributions to the Kidder Township First Responders Fund can be made anytime online at www.cccfoundpa.org, allowing residents, businesses, and visitors to invest in the ongoing strength and readiness of local emergency services.
About the Carbon County Community Foundation
The Carbon County Community Foundation was formed in 2016 with the mission to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever. We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today, combining that with expertise in philanthropic planning, nonprofit sector issues, and community priorities.
Since 2016, the charitable funds at the Community Foundation have cumulatively awarded more than $1.3 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofit and community organizations, teachers, schools, and students in Carbon County. We are honored to work with hundreds of donors, nonprofits, advisors, and civic leaders to build resources and strengthen our community, forever. Learn more about the Carbon County Community Foundation at cccfoundpa.org or by calling 1-855-545-1311.
