Joanne Babcock Awarded the 2024 Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) and The Children’s House/Children’s Advocacy Center proudly announce JoAnne Babcock as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon individuals who exemplify the values of community service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Valley community.
Joanne Babcock has made substantial contributions to the Valley community through her professional role and volunteer service. As the Assistant Director and Lead Forensic Interviewer at The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center, she has dedicated herself to supporting child victims of abuse, ensuring they receive compassionate, trauma-informed care. Her leadership has strengthened the center’s services and improved outcomes for children and families in the Valley.
Joanne’s volunteer efforts extend to her membership in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #1148 in Sayre, PA, where she participates in community service activities and charitable initiatives. She has also served on the board of the National Association of Social Workers – Pennsylvania, contributing to policy discussions and supporting social work professionals.
Her role as an advisory member of the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Committee (CACAC) allows her to influence child advocacy practices and policy statewide. Joanne’s involvement in these various organizations and advisory groups underscores her deep commitment to service, advocacy, and making a meaningful impact on the Valley community.
Nominated by Brittney Mink, Joanne was nominated for her tireless dedication to protecting and supporting the most vulnerable members of our community—children who have experienced abuse. As the Assistant Director and Lead Forensic Interviewer at The Children’s House Child Advocacy Center, Joanne consistently goes above and beyond her professional duties, demonstrating a deep commitment to the well-being of each child and family she serves.
Joanne Babcock exemplifies the spirit of “Service Above Self”, which personifies the qualities that Bill and Sarah Ransom championed: compassion, integrity, and selflessness. Her work is not limited to just conducting forensic interviews; she provides a safe and nurturing environment where children feel heard, respected, and believed. Joanne’s involvement in the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Committee is a testament to her commitment to improving statewide practices, showing her dedication to broader systemic changes that enhance the safety and well-being of children beyond her immediate community. She consistently puts the needs of others before her own, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to heal and thrive. Joanna truly embodies the spirit of giving back and making a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves.
For more information about the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award and the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, please visit www.twintierscf.org or call (570) 888-4759.
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves Bradford, Potter, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania and Tioga County, NY. It is a purely public charity, incorporated as a non-profit, that has been granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.
The Community Foundation establishes permanent endowment funds from contributions of many individual citizens, corporations, other foundations, other charitable organizations, and government agencies for philanthropic purposes. As the endowment funds grow, the earnings from these funds are used to make grants to meet identified community needs or fulfill the desire of the donor. Donors can even make recommendations to the Community Foundation of charitable organizations to receive grants.
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga County, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 160 funds valued at $14.5 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
For more information on its work in the community contact Charity Field at 570.888.4759, by email at cfield@twintierscf.org and www.twintierscf.org.