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Ways to #HeartHACC and give back.


What do you  about HACC?

April 20 is the day to share your story of the moment you became forever connected to HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.

We're bringing the entire HACC community together for this special event to invest in what HACC represents to the community, access to a supportive academic environment that provides the first step on the journey to personal and professional success. For thousands of students, alumni, faculty, staff, board members, donors, partners and friends, HACC is their home and a source of pride.

Join US and show how much YOU HACC on April 20!

Please make YOUR gift on the Day of Giving to one or more of the fundraising campaign priorities. Let’s change lives, make a BIG impact in a short period of time and build a brighter future for HACC and its students.

Participate in fun campus activities! Please see the list of campus activities below.

We encourage all employees and students to select one of the many Day of Giving festivities across our five campuses and Virtual Learning.

Gettysburg Campus

Location Activity Date(s), Time(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President’s Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

Gettysburg Campus		 Paint for a Purpose - Join us at Hauser’s 19 On the Square for a wine and cider glass painting party.
  • Create special memories while flexing your creative muscles!
  • No skills necessary!
  • You’ll be surprised how great your art skills really are.
  • Each participant receives one wine or cider glass to paint.
  • Structured creative guidance given with lots of fun to help you create your one of a kind masterpiece.
  • Arrive early for a tasting before the party begins to pick your favorite wine.
  • Snacks will be provided and wine or cider will be available to purchase.
You may bring your own snacks, if you wish.


  • Date: April 19, 2017
  • Time: 7-9 p.m.
  • Location: Hauser’s 19 On the Square
  • Address: 19 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA 17325

 
  • Cost: Special pricing of $20 for HACC students; minimum $25 for all other participants
  • Benefits: The Helen Hauser Memorial Scholarship Fund
Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus		 HACC Spirit Dress Down Day
  • Opportunity for employees and students to “dress down” in their favorite HACC apparel.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: All day

 
  • Cost: $5.
  • Purchase Location: Welcome Center
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence
Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus

Fireside Chair Massages

  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Location: Fireplace Lounge
  • Cost: $1 per minute, maximum 20 minutes.
  • Benefits: Gettysburg Campus Textbook Emergency Assistance Fund
Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus

Treats & Sweets

  • The Student Government Association will be sponsoring treats and sweets throughout the day, such as Rice Krispy Treats, pizza and ice cream bar
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Gettysburg Campus HUB

 
  • Cost: $1-2
  • Benefits: Gettysburg Campus Textbook Emergency Assistance Fund
Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus

“Art” of Giving Event

  • Local artists Wendy Heiges and Paulette Brabenderwill showcase their one-of-a-kind gifts of art, jewelry, paintings, mirrors, glassware and so much more.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: Noon-5 p.m.
  • Location: Gettysburg Campus HUB

 
  • Cost: Varies per item
  • Benefits: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gettysburg Campus Textbook Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus

Subway and Ragged Edge Coffeehouse

  • Donating a portion of all sales
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Location: Campus Subway and Ragged Edge Coffeehouse

 
  • Cost: Varies per item
  • Benefits: A portion of all sales during the Day of Giving will benefit the Gettysburg Campus Textbook Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Gettysburg Campus		 Staff and Faculty Day of Giving Reception
  • Giveaways for artwork, jewelry, Penn State Football and Orioles Baseball tickets for all in attendance.
  • Hosted by Biggerstaff’s Catering, Diane Bittle, Shannon Harvey and Jeff Shaffer
  • Campus Advisory Board and Fundraising Committee will be invited

  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 5-7 p.m.
  • Location: Robert C. Hoffman Room
  • Cost: Free for HACC employees

Harrisburg Campus

Location Activity Date(s), Time(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President's Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

Harrisburg Campus

Spring Back to HACC

  • College wide event for all HACC retirees, including emeriti.
  • Date: April 18, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
  • Location: Rose Lehrman Arts Center-Rose Garden (In case of inclement weather, the event will move to Rose Lehrman Arts Center, Room 102)

 
  • Cost: No cost to attend
  • Benefits: All four fundraising priorities (President's Fund for Excellence, Cooper Student Center Renovation Project, Scholarships and Emergency Assistance Funds)

Harrisburg Campus

HACC Spirit Dress Down Day

  • Opportunity for employees and students to “dress down” in their favorite HACC apparel.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: All day

 
  • Cost: $5.
  • Purchase Locations:
    • April 17-20 at the Welcome Center
    • April 20 at the Welcome Center or the Overholt Bookstore on HACC’s Harrisburg campus
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Harrisburg Campus

Hands Across HACC

  • Faculty, staff and students can pay to use their handprint to spell out Cooper Student Center on a canvas that will be displayed at the grand opening.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Library Quad Area

 
  • Cost: Minimum $1
  • Benefits: Harrisburg Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Harrisburg Campus

Walk for HACC

  • Faculty, staff and students walk the Harrisburg Campus grounds with a HACC physical education instructor and receive a t-shirt for walking.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: Noon-1 p.m.
  • Location: The Quad (In front of the Bruce E. Cooper Student Center)

 
  • Cost: Minimum $10
  • Benefits: One of the fundraising priorities

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Harrisburg Campus

HACC Culture Fest

  • Stop by for food samples from various restaurants around the local area and performances throughout the day.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: Noon-2 p.m.
  • Location: Bruce E. Cooper Student Center Lawn

 
  • Cost: Any amount you wish to give
  • Benefits: Cooper Student Center Renovation Project

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Location Activity Date(s), Times(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President's Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

Lancaster Campus

HACC Spirit Dress Down Day and/or Week

  • Opportunity for employees and students to “dress down” in their favorite HACC apparel for one or more days!
  • Date: April 17-21, 2017
  • Time: All day

 
  • Cost: $5 per day or $20 for the week.
  • Purchase Location: Welcome Center
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Whoopie Pie-Eating Contest

  • Let's get ready to cheer the faculty, staff and fellow student team as they eat as many Whoopie pies as possible in two minutes.
  • Choose your favorite Whoopie pie flavor.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.
  • Location: East Building-Lobby

 
  • Cost: Minimum $1
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Art Display

  • Silent auction for local artist, faculty and student artwork.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: East Building, Art Space

 
  • Cost: Bid on artwork. Artwork will range from $20-$100
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Pizza and Treats!

  • Quench your hunger and enjoy a fresh slice of pizza before class.
  • Satisfy your cravings with popcorn, cotton candy and baked goods!
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: East Building-Lobby
  • Cost: Minimum $1 per slice or treat
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Dunk Tank

  • Opportunity to dunk your favorite faculty, staff or fellow student.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: East Building-Lawn
  • Cost: Minimum $1 per ball
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund
  • Everyone who gives will receive an “I Gave ” sticker

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Yoga Retreat

  • Recharge and refresh at a 45-minute yoga retreat.
  • Please bring your own mat!
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Main Building-Room 227
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lancaster Campus

Alumni Networking Reception

  • Alumni are invited to network with current students to talk about their career and their lives after college.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Location: East Building, Atrium (Room 240)

 
  • Cost: TBD
  • Benefits: Lancaster Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

 

Lebanon Campus

Location Activity Date(s), Times(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President's Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

Lebanon Campus

HACC Spirit Dress Down Day

  • Opportunity for employees and students to “dress down” in their favorite HACC apparel.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: All day

 
  • Cost: $5.
  • Purchase Location: Welcome Center
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus

Heart HACC. Give Back. T-shirt Sale 

  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby

 
  • Cost: $8
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus

Baked Goods Sale

  • Stop by the table to make a donation and enjoy local baked goods from several bakeries.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 8-10 a.m.
  • Location: Lobby
  • Cost: Minimum $1 per item
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus		 Used Book Sale
  • Search through a great selection of gently used books with titles for toddlers to adults.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby

 
  • Cost: Paperback books are 25 cents
  • Cost: Hardback books are 50 cents
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus

2nd Annual Cook-off

  • Join us to sample and vote on the best food created by our staff and students in Lebanon.
  • The best entree and dessert will be selected by you.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby

 
  • Cost: Minimum $5
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus

Local Gifts

  • Local art and jewelry designers will be offering handmade or one-of-a-kind items with prices to fit every budget.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby

 
  • Cost: Varies
  • Benefits: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus

Hawk Slide

  • Purchase your “hawk” rubber ducky beginning April 3 in the Welcome Center for a chance to land on the Day of Giving logo to win great prizes from local businesses.
  • Only 200 “hawk” rubber duckies will be available, so purchase early to ensure you are part of this exciting first event!
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby
  • Cost: Minimum $10 per duck
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Lebanon Campus
Baked Goods Sale
  • Stop by and enjoy local baked goods from several bakeries.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 4-6 p.m.
  • Location: Lobby
  • Cost: Minimum $1-per item
  • Benefits: Lebanon Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Location Activity Date(s), Times(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President's Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

York Campus

HACC Spirit Dress Down Day

  • Opportunity for employees and students to “dress down” in their favorite HACC apparel.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: All day

 
  • Cost: $5.
  • Purchase Location: Welcome Center
  • Benefits: President’s Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Pancake Breakfast
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 7:30-10 a.m.
  • Location: Governor George M. Leader Building

 
  • Cost: Minimum $1
  • Benefits: York Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Perennial Planting

  • Purchase and plant perennials around the campus.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: York Campus grounds
  • Cost: Minimum $5
  • Benefits: York Campus Opportunity and Access Scholarship

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Students Five for $5

  • Students purchase five tickets for $5 to be used as they wish on the Day of Giving, while supplies last.
    • Lunch (hot dog, chips, cookie, etc., one ticket each)
    • Coffee bar
    • Donut bar
    • Selfie station, props and backdrops available
    • Carnival style games and stands (ring toss to win a soda, coin toss, snow cones, popcorn, etc.), may be managed by student clubs and departments
    • Puppy kisses
    • Pie in the face votes (most votes “wins” a pie in the face)
    • Chili cook-off votes
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Location: Governor George M. Leader Building

 
  • Cost: Minimum $5
  • Benefits: York Campus Opportunity and Access Scholarship

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Pie in the Face Contest

  • Faculty member with the most votes “wins” a pie in the face.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Governor George M. Leader Building

 
  • Cost: Minimum $1
  • Benefits: York Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Paint Night

  • Will Guntrum will lead a group of “artists” in painting a canvas to take home.
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 5-8 p.m.
  • Location: Cytec Building-Art Studio (Room 157)
  • Cost: Minimum $30
  • Benefits: York Campus Emergency Assistance Fund

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Basket Auction

  • Silent auction with donated baskets
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Governor George M. Leader Building
  • Cost will vary. Baskets will be “sold” to the highest bidder.
  • Benefits: York Campus Opportunity and Access Scholarship

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

T-shirt Sale

  • Shirts designed by HACC student will be sold throughout the day.

  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Location: Governor George M. Leader and Cytec Buildings
  • Cost: Minimum $10 donation
  • Benefits: York Campus Opportunity and Access Scholarship

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Chili Cook-off

  • Participants pay a fee to enter.
  • Students/staff/faculty pay $1 (using ticket) to sample chili and vote for the winner.

  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Location: Cytec Building-Arthur J. Glatfelter Community Room
  • Cost: $1 minimum to sample and vote.
  • Cost: $5 to enter the cook-off
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

York Campus

Car Wash

  • Volunteers wash cars
  • Date: April 20, 2017
  • Time: 1-3 p.m.
  • Location: CSS Building
  • Cost: Minimum $5
  • Benefits: President's Fund for Excellence

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

Virtual Learning

Location Activity Date(s), Times(s) and Location(s) Benefits Which Fundraising Priority:
  • President’s Fund for Excellence
  • Cooper Student Center Renovations
  • Scholarships
  • Emergency Assistance Funds

Virtual Learning

Online Silent Auction
  • Date: April 17 - 20, 2017
  • Times:
    • Begins at 12:05 a.m. on April 17
    • Ends at 8:55 p.m. on April 20
  • Location: Online
  • Cost: Varies per item/bid
  • Benefits: Emergency Assistance Funds

Please note: Only cash and checks will be accepted for campus activities. No credit cards will be accepted.

 

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