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 , 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. Business attire preferred.
5 PM – Appetizers, Cash Bar, Silent Auction

5:45 PM – Tastings

7 PM – Welcome

7:15 PM – Live Auction
Purchase Tickets

Need more details? Contact the Foundation at foundation@pennhighlands.edu or call 814.262.6448.

Sponsorship Options

Your sponsorship benefits the Supporting Scholars Fund and future culinary scholarships at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Thank you for helping put our local students through college.

Top Chef – $3,000

Reserved seating for ten (10). Includes mentions by the emcee during the event, one free alcoholic drink per person, logo on table, website, and menu. ADDED BONUS: Two-minute opportunity to speak at the event.

Only One Available – Act Fast

Purchase Sponsorship

Master Chef – $2,000

Reserved seating for ten (10). Includes logo on table, website, and menu.

Purchase Sponsorship

Executive Chef – $1,200

Reserved seating for eight (8).

Purchase Sponsorship

Sous Chef – $600

Reserved seating for four (4).

Purchase Sponsorship

Individual Tickets

Individual tickets are $125 each. This is great for those seeking a fun night out that goes to supporting our region and its students. There is no reserved seating on individual ticket sales.

Purchase Tickets

Need more details? 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 the Supporting Scholars Fund (Presidential, Emerging Leader, and Destination Graduation scholarships) and other culinary scholarships.

The Chefs

We are grateful for the local restaurants and chefs who 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:
Ace’s

Anthony’s Restaurant

Balance Restaurant

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Journey Restaurant

Nemacolin

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Stone Bridge Brewing Company

Sunnehanna Country Club
Auction Items By AmFund
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