HARRISBURG, Pa. – The HACC Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to raise private contributions in support of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, has approved more than $350,000 in funding for various projects. This funding is made possible through generous contributions from individual and organizational donors.
“There is no greater investment than in people,” said Linnie S. Carter, Ph.D., APR, vice president of college advancement at HACC and executive director of the HACC Foundation. “We are grateful to our donors who selflessly give to provide opportunities for our students to grow and thrive in a competitive marketplace. A gift to the HACC Foundation is truly an investment in the future of our students.”
The funding from the HACC Foundation will be used to:
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Purpose of HACC Foundation Funding |
Name of Fund(s) |
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- President’s Fund for Excellence |
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President’s Fund for Excellence |
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Allied Health Endowment
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Midtown Center Technology and Equipment |
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Computer Maintenance Fund |
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Public Safety Center Program and Development Endowment |
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President’s Stewardship Fund |
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Nursing, Allied Health Endowment |
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President’s Fund for Excellence |
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society Alpha Nu Omega Chapter Membership Assistance Award |
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James Hunter Herr Endowment |
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Bruce E. Cooper, Esq. Paralegal Study and Research Center Library Endowment |
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Nadar Web Development and Design Program Fund |
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Nadar Family Fund |
About HACC Foundation
The HACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1985 to raise private and corporate revenues in support of HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College. The HACC Foundation endowment consists of more than 295 funds totaling over $29 million, making the HACC Foundation one of the wealthiest community college foundations in the nation. In fiscal year 2011-12 alone, the HACC Foundation contributed close to $2.2 million to the College in scholarships, special programs and facilities and provided financial assistance to 1,067 students.
Contributions to the HACC Foundation are accepted in the form of unrestricted gifts to augment endowed funds, contributions to existing or new scholarship programs or award funds, support for academic and workforce programs, sponsorship of special events and cultural programs and contributions made in honor or in memory of individuals. In addition, the Foundation holds annual events, including the Frank J. Dixon Tournament for Scholarships, and various scholarship award ceremonies.
For more information on the HACC Foundation, visit http://www.hacc.edu/HACCFoundation/.
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