This agency fund supports the Humane Society’s efforts to help all animals seek adoptive families or to find the appropriate agencies to assist with their care.
This fund has one goal: to help people in the Greater Harrisburg Jewish community who, due to illness or another hardship, are unable to temporarily pay for food, shelter, utilities, unexpected expenses and emergency repairs. This endowment fund will ensure that...
This fund supports therapeutic counseling services for individuals, couples, families, or groups struggling with personal or family issues. Services include assessment, crisis management, stress and anger management, and addiction recovery support.
This fund supports educational programs that help to avert family crises. Services include parenting education, caregiving for the “sandwich generation,” strategies for children dealing with peer pressure, and support groups for families dealing with...
This fund supports programs that attend to the spiritual needs of individuals and families facing life’s challenges during periods of illness or loss. Services include support groups, spiritual counseling, outreach to homebound and long-term care residents, and...
This fund supports some of the additional costs of Jewish Family Service beyond the day-to-day operational expenses to maintain facilities, programs and services. These expenses include agency certifications, staff continuing education and building awareness of the...
This fund supports programs that seek to maintain homebound elderly in their residences for as long as possible, and also to connect elderly nursing and retirement community residents with their community and religious traditions. Volunteers are matched with homebound...
The Cultural Enrichment Fund serves as Central Pennsylvania’s united fund for the arts. Through an annual united campaign, CEF volunteers raise both awareness and dollars for the arts. This endowment promotes financial stability and helps to leave a lasting...
The Mechanicsburg Area Public Library Book Fund was established in 2000 with a bequest from George S. Higginbotham. The income is to be used to purchase books. Mr. Higginbotham and his wife Florence were avid readers and loyal library patrons. He created this...
A component of the Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for Women and Children. The Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for women and Children honors the contributions of women to their families and communities and provides endowment to support programs for women and children at...
This organizational endowment supports Jump Street in creating and nurturing a rich and diverse landscape of arts and culture through education, audience development, and assistance to artists and arts organizations.
A component of the Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for Women and Children. The Cora S. Forker Family of Funds for Women and Children honors the contributions of women to their families and communities and provides endowment to support programs for women and children at...
This organizational endowment supports Harrisburg’s newest destination, and the first complex of its kind to house science, the performing arts, and large format cinema under one roof.
This organizational endowment fund supports The Wildcat Foundation in enhancing the quality of life for students and residents of the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
This endowment supports Wildwood Park and the Olewine Nature Center through the Friends of Wildwood (Friends). Formed in 1991, the Friends are the Park’s vital 501(c)3 non-profit organization credited with funding numerous Park improvements including the construction...
This fund was established to support WITF, central Pennsylvania’s public media organization (public television WITF-TV, public radio WITF-FM 89.5, Central PA Magazine, and witf.org). The fund supports WITF’s mission, “to create a shared civic and...
Established by the Feinerman family and friends in 1984, this fund supports general charitable purposes, considering the needs of education and health. Mr. Feinerman was Chairman of The Foundation from 1974-1984, and founder of the Feinerman Insurance Agency. Mrs....
With matching grant support from the National AIDS Fund, The Foundation created this endowment fund to support agencies that provide services for those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse.
Created in 2000, this fund supports programs and projects that provide disaster relief and human services in the communities of Lebanon, PA and Cressona, PA.
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
In August of 1991, Alice and Richard Angino hosted a major fundraiser, “La Soiree Polynesienne”. Contributors designated their gifts to establish the following permanent endowments: Angino Family Fund for Education and Children; Angino Family Fund for...
The Auxiliary to the Harrisburg Area Dental Society was founded in 1935. Fund income supports programs and projects providing dental care for the needy in the Harrisburg area.
Mr. and Mrs. Paden have been active volunteers in Mechanicsburg Meals on Wheels, the Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry and are members of Shepherdstown United Methodist Church. This fund supports hospice services for people of the Mechanicsburg area.
This fund was established in 1993 by Bob and Kay Trewhella. Income is distributed annually and serves programs supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
This CARE fund was established in 1991 to support programs & projects providing assistance to the homeless. Leading the effort were Boscov’s, Dauphin Deposit Bank, and the Patriot-News Company.
A gift from the late Mrs. Charles B. Pennell, Jr. established this fund in 1987. Income supports projects and programs for young people in Perry County.
On June 26, 1990, Christopher, a 1989 graduate of Central Dauphin East High School, died at the age of nineteen of a rare and aggressive cancer. Christopher’s family and friends established this fund in his memory to support educational programs.
Created in 1987 by Harold A. and Elizabeth R. Crist, this fund makes grants to projects serving Franklin County and which address health services with particular emphasis on cancer programs, and services for the needy, elderly, and persons with a disability.
Charles and Elizabeth (Betty) Bikle grew up in Franklin County. As adults, they dedicated their lives to serving the people of this community through Charles’ medical practice and through their enthusiastic volunteer work in numerous organizations within the...
Dr. Kunkel was a lifelong resident of Harrisburg, practicing medicine and surgery for many years. This fund seeks to provide accessibility devices, nutrition, and medical supports for individuals with disabilities in the city of Harrisburg.
Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations that are meeting the needs in school and readiness, family engagement, career readiness and trauma-informed care as well as addressing barriers to quality early childhood education
As life-long residents of the Harrisburg area and daily dog-walkers, the Allens have developed an appreciation of local parks. Active in the volunteer community, Mrs. Allen has served as President of the Hemlock Girl Scout Council and Board Chair of Wilson College and...
Funding is provided to programs, projects and/or organizations to preserve our environment by connecting networks of people, resources and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of the region’s natural resources.
Harrison C. Kildare created this fund as a tribute to his wife’s compassion for others. The fund supports Mechanicsburg-based programs and organizations that serve people with terminal and debilitating illnesses, with first consideration to organizations dealing...
This fund, established through the estates of Harold N. and Thelma G. Lenker, is to support charitable programs for the benefit of the residents of the greater Millersburg, PA area.
Started in 1990 with a contribution from the Rehab Hospital of Mechanicsburg, the Heads Up Fund supports head and spinal cord injury prevention programs.
This fund was established primarily to assist programs and institutions providing education and health care services, principally to the youth of Pennsylvania communities at the discretion of the donor
Established in 2001, this fund is used to enhance the lives of fellow members of the community through grants to charitable and community organizations, projects and scholarships.
Longtime supporters of health and human service agencies in central Pennsylvania, George and Brigid Grode established this fund as a vehicle to complement their ongoing gifts to United Way agencies with a modest stream of funding for initiatives that advance social...
The fund was established by Lenus A. Haines, an officer and director of the First National Bank of Newport, to support activities of non-profit groups in communities served by the Bank.
The Harrisburg Stampede mission is not only to provide a family friendly entertainment choice for the region, but to also be an active participant in the betterment of the Central PA region. In 2013, the Harrisburg Stampede Community Fund was created to serve as a...
This fund was established to support worthy charitable programs throughout the central Pennsylvania community and the world. It allows the flexibility to give grants as needs arise and in the areas that make the most impact.
This fund was established by Nancy and Irwin Aronson and their family for the purpose of helping to support and nurture institutions that enhance cultural, social, artistic, educational, and charitable activities and undertakings.
Jack’s credo while alive was, “people, places and passion make a man’s journey worthwhile.” His friends and family established this unrestricted fund in remembrance of all those people, places and passion he has yet to meet.
State Representative Jerry Nailor is a Mechanicsburg native; his wife, Donna, moved to the borough as a child. Both have a long history of community involvement, having served on numerous boards and organizations. They believe every child should have the opportunity...
A longtime resident of the Harrisburg area, Joe is a commercial realtor and board chair of the Capital Region Literacy Council, distributing over 770,000 books to schools and organizations serving families in low-income areas. Joe, his bride Erin, and his children...
This Fund honors a couple who had a lifelong interest in horticulture and conservation and were involved in numerous political and volunteer activities. Mrs. Margetts, whose Perry County ancestors date into the early 1800s, was raised in Newport. The Margetts...
This fund is established to benefit charitable organizations that are important to the Jurasits family. Additionally, it serves as a vehicle to encourage philanthropy among their children.
In memory of their beloved wife and mother, Kay’s husband, Alexander, and their children created this fund to endow and support the establishment and operation of a Palliative Care Unit at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
The Schuch’s interest in establishing their fund is to effectively give as much as possible with minimal tax exposure. Their charitable interests include: homelessness, troubled youth, orphans, men’s/women’s shelters, their local church and public...
This fund was established by Nancy Cramer and sons Joshua and Jeremy, to honor their late husband’s and father’s ideals, ethical standards and commitment to our local community and the greater world community. Grants will be made considering the...
Richard and Alice Angino established donor advised permanent funds for each of their three grandchildren. Lillian (b. 1992) is the daughter of Elizabeth Hale; Marissa (b. 1996) is the daughter of William and Julie Angino; and Michael Frederick (b. 1999) is the son of...
An intelligent, quick-witted, charming, and athletic person, Michael’s positive outlook sustained him and everyone he touched through nineteen months of brain cancer treatments. His unfaltering optimism was fueled by his tremendous faith in God.
The Whitaker Foundation established this fund to recognize its former CEO and President, Miles Gibbons. Fund income benefits various cultural, educational, healthcare, human service, and religious organizations in Central PA.
This fund was established to provide a permanent endowment for charitable purposes. It was funded with corporate stock and will allow funds to be available in the long run for charitable purposes.
Owen’s Foundation was established in memory of 8-year-old Owen Cole Brezitski, who was killed March 17, 2011 by a distracted 17-year-old driver while walking in a crosswalk with his family in front of Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, PA. Owen’s...
Although a native of The Netherlands, Pieter Kooistra was an active member of the Harrisburg community for more than thirty years through involvement with the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and social services, peacemaking and music...
This fund was established by the donors as they are at a point in their lives that they wanted to be able to do part in helping their community charitably.
Both Zullingers enjoyed outstanding banking careers, Mr. Zullinger as President of Franklin Financial Services Corporation and Mrs. Zullinger as Human Resources Manager of F&M Trust Company. This donor-advised fund supports projects in Franklin County and First...
We started this fund to augment our support of organizations and activities that we feel are important and needed in the Central PA Community. The emphasis would focus on organizations that support the emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of individuals or...
The Sterns direct this donor-advised fund with their two daughters, Cheri and Jenai. Ronald and Lenora enjoy participating in community service activities.
