Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting local youth programs and organizations that promote exercise, health, activity and education for the betterment of youth and community, announced this week the recipients of grant money and in-kind services for the 2025 grant cycle.

The 2025 grant cycle raised over $75,000, adding to a total of over $334,000 in its four years of existence. Altoona Curve Charities raises money throughout the year through the purchase of 50/50 tickets at every home game.

“We received a lot of applications for grants this season and are looking forward to hosting the Curve Charities Gala this Saturday to continue to raise funds, so we can assist as many different organizations as possible,” Curve GM Nate Bowen said. “We want to thank our fans for helping us make the impact that we do in the community and the Altoona Curve Booster Club for their assistance in selling the 50/50 tickets at all our home games to help raise this money.”

The 2025 grant cycle for Curve charities impacted 25 organizations, including: Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club, Altoona Area School District – Steven’s Building, Altoona High School Planetarium, Altoona Independent Youth Baseball League, Bellwood-Antis Youth Baseball, Blair Regional YMCA, Bookworms Against Bullies, Curwensville Junior High Softball, Eldorado Civic Association, Harmony Area School District, Hollidaysburg Area Summer Baseball League, Miracle League of Blair County, Morrisons Cove Memorial Park, Mountain Lion Backpack Program, New Germany Athletic Association, Northern Blair Recreation Commission, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Little League Baseball, Portage Library Association, Sheetz for the Kidz, Southwest Huntingdon Baseball League, The Jared Box Project, The Last Juicebox Project, The ROCK at 2nd Ave, Westmont Hilltop Public Service Class and YES to Kids (Youth Empowerment Scholarships).