: make (someone) stronger and  more confident, especially in  controlling their life and claiming  their rights.
Your donation will benefit Greater Johnstown as we work to promote health, scholarship, and community development 


COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
The WILLStrong Foundation encourages community development through programming and active participation in community events.
HEALTH
The WILLStrong Foundation is committed to fostering a healthy comunity. See details for our largest health event, our annual 5-mile run/walk.
 SCHOLARSHIP
Our scholarship, the Wilfred Jr. and Karen (Carter) Brandon Scholarship  benefits African American scholars from school districts in the  Greater Johnstown area. 
Why Do We Exist?





1. To provide academic scholarships to college-bound youth.

2. To communicate the value of education and establish opportunities for minority youth to excel.

3. To partner with existing community organizations to positively influence and empower the community. 

4. To improve health and wellness in the greater Johnstown Community.

 
WILLStrong at a Glance
WHO WE ARE
We are family and friends of the late Wilfred P. Brandon, Jr., a lifetime resident of Johnstown, PA, and upright community member. The Board of Directors is comprised of a team of professionals who wish to see a healthy empowered Johnstown community. 
WHAT WE DO
The WILLStrong Foundation promotes educational attainment, community development, and health in the Greater Johnstown community. Money raised by the Foundation helps to fund scholarships for local youth as well as local programming.
IN THE NEWS
The WILLStrong Foundation will host its third annual run/walk on May 11, 2019. Click for more details.

Mr. was selected as the 2019 Wilfred Jr. and Karen (Carter) Brandon Scholar. He matriculated at Pennsylvania State University this fall. 
OUR EVENTS
Proceeds from WILLStrong events support the Wilfred and Karen (Carter) Brandon Scholarship and other initiatives that benefit the Greater Johnstown Region. For more information, please click here.

Click here to participate in our fall "Black & Gold Hat Sale"!