20 May, 2026
The Flamecrest Foundation Announces 2026 James P. Vrable Scholarship Recipients
Lauren Galvin and Ty Schlesman of Greensburg Salem High School have each won $2,000 for their commitment to serving their community.
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The Flamecrest Foundation is a new nonprofit dedicated to fostering community service leadership among students in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with a vision to grow across Westmoreland County and beyond. Founded by a Greensburg native, 2,500 miles from home.
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Since 2021, we've awarded $18,000 in scholarships to high school seniors with outstanding histories of community service.
Our projects (so far)
We're just getting started. As we grow, so will our ability to support the people and communities around us.
Spark Grants
Have an idea to improve your community? Spark Grants provides micro-grants of $200 to $500 to Greensburg Salem students who want to lead service projects of their own. From stocking school restrooms to organizing volunteer trips, we want to help make it happen.
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The Vrable Scholarship
Each year, two Greensburg Salem High School seniors who have demonstrated a genuine commitment to community service are awarded $2,000 each through The James P. Vrable Scholarship for Service to Others. Now in its sixth year, the scholarship has supported ten students and counting.
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