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.
$40,000 in upgrades, including a new Richland Campus computer lab, Central Park Center renovations, and Intuit software.
Students were awarded $28,000+ in scholarship funds during 2021-2022. Donors may pledge to existing scholarships or create new ones.
1,200+ students and teachers from over 12 school districts participated in this reading and history program, between Grades 4-6.
$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 SystemsMr. David Mordan, Vice President
CPA, Self-EmployedMr. Mike Lynch, Treasurer
AmeriServ FinancialMr. Ed Porada, Secretary
MEMBER
Mr. Mike Artim
Intrignia, Inc.Ms. Nancy D’Aniello
Concurrent Technologies CorporationMr. Ellis Griffith
Improvements & Innovations, Inc.Mr. John Kubinsky
Somerset Trust CompanyMr. Tim Leventry
Leventry, Haschak & Rodkey, LLCMs. Traci Naugle
Forr, Stokan, Huff, Kormanski & NaugleMr. John Polacek
JWF IndustriesMr. Doug Puchko
Puchko FinancialMs. Roberta Ream
AmeriServ FinancialMr. Edwin Bowser, ex-officio
Pennsylvania Highlands TrusteeMr. James Foreman, ex-officio
Pennsylvania Highlands TrusteeDr. Steve Nunez, ex-officio
Pennsylvania Highlands PresidentMr. Chris Pribulsky, ex-officio
Pennsylvania Highlands Associate Vice President of FinanceMission, 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
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October11
Chef Auction
October 11, 2023, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm , Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference CenterLearn MoreThis 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.