Four first responder agencies serving Kidder Township were awarded a total of $60,000 in grants during the Nov. 20 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 Co., 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 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 Sept. 14, 2026, at Jack Frost National. 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 and Ambulance, and;

• 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 Co. 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.

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, advisers, and civic leaders to build resources and strengthen our community. Learn more about the Carbon County Community Foundation at cccfoundpa.org or by calling 1-855-545-1311.