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Foundation

The mission of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation is to seek and secure financial support for the College and its students by raising friends and funds and successfully managing resources and relationships.

Unrestricted Endowments

$40,000 in upgrades, including a new Richland Campus computer lab, Central Park Center renovations, and Intuit software.

Scholarship Endowments

Students were awarded $28,000+ in scholarship funds during 2021-2022. Donors may pledge to existing scholarships or create new ones.

One Book Program

1,200+ students and teachers from over 12 school districts participated in this reading and history program, between Grades 4-6.

EITC Program

$8,700 was donated to assist local high school students across 50 Pennsylvania school districts with their dual enrollment tuition.

  • Governance

    Foundation Board of Directors

    A volunteer Board of Directors from throughout our region governs the Foundation. Members are leaders in business, industry, education, health care, community services, and the arts. The Board’s main priority is to raise funds on behalf of the College.

    OFFICERS

    Mr. Jeffrey Wood, President
    Kongsberg Protech Systems

    Mr. David Mordan, Vice President
    CPA, Self-Employed

    Mr. Mike Lynch, Treasurer
    AmeriServ Financial

    Mr. Ed Porada, Secretary

    MEMBER

    Mr. Mike Artim
    Intrignia, Inc.

    Ms. Nancy D’Aniello
    Concurrent Technologies Corporation

    Mr. Ellis Griffith
    Improvements & Innovations, Inc.

    Mr. John Kubinsky
    Somerset Trust Company

    Mr. Tim Leventry
    Leventry, Haschak & Rodkey, LLC

    Ms. Traci Naugle
    Forr, Stokan, Huff, Kormanski & Naugle

    Mr. John Polacek
    JWF Industries

    Mr. Doug Puchko
    Puchko Financial

    Ms. Roberta Ream
    AmeriServ Financial

    Mr. Edwin Bowser, ex-officio
    Pennsylvania Highlands Trustee

    Mr. James Foreman, ex-officio
    Pennsylvania Highlands Trustee

    Dr. Steve Nunez, ex-officio
    Pennsylvania Highlands President

    Mr. Chris Pribulsky, ex-officio
    Pennsylvania Highlands Associate Vice President of Finance

  • Mission, Vision, and Purpose

    Mission

    The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation seeks and secures financial support for the College and its students by raising friends and funds and successfully managing resources and relationships.

    Vision

    The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation will serve as a premier community college foundation by meeting and exceeding the College and our communities’ educational needs.

    Purpose

    Established in 1995, the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation is a non-profit educational trust under Section 501 (c) (3). The Foundation was created to provide resources for the growth and development of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

    The Foundation actively solicits funds to support student scholarships and programs, faculty and staff development, the alumni association, and other College needs. The Foundation raises funds through donations, benefit events, grants, and deferred gifts. The Foundation fosters relationships between the College and the community at large.

Upcoming Events

  • October
    11

    Chef Auction

    October 11, 2023, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm , Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center

    This year’s Chef Auction will include appetizers and a bar, silent and live auctions, tastings, live entertainment, and more. Interested in more information? Please contact the Foundation at foundation@pennhighlands.edu or call 814.262.6448.

    Our Cause

    Originally a part of the 1889 Foundation, the Chef Auction has a rich 10+ year history of helping those in need throughout our area. Now, the 1889 Foundation has ceremoniously passed the Chef Auction to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation in hopes of carrying on its legacy. With your generous support, this year’s Chef Auction will go to helping future generations find success in our region through student scholarships that provide a solid education, known as the Supporting Scholars Fund.

    The Chefs

    We are grateful for the local restaurants and chefs that are taking the time to support members of the community looking to build better futures for themselves, their families, and the region through education. Currently, the list of chefs and restaurants participating includes:

    • Balance Restaurant
    • Nemacolin Resort
    • Sunnehanna Country Club

    Sponsorship & Ticket Opportunities

    Details are in the works! Contact the College Foundation at foundation@pennhighlands.edu or call 814.262.6448 to get in early.

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