The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of the College with financial resources and scholarships through seeking and securing funds.
$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 the College.
The Foundation actively solicits funds to support student scholarships and programs, faculty and staff development, the alumni association, and facility needs. The Foundation raises funds through donations, benefit events, grants, and deferred gifts. The Foundation also serves as an important role in establishing relationships between the College and area business and industry as well as the community at large.
Upcoming Events
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Puttapalooza
Mar31March 31, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm , Penn Highlands RichlandLearn More -
Sips For Scholarships
Jun15June 15, 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm , Penn Highlands BlairLearn More