HASD Foundation Funds Awards Annual Scholarships and Educational Grants

For more than a decade, the Hempfield Area School District Scholarship and Charitable Foundation Funds (HASD Foundation Funds) have supported teaching and learning through college scholarships to Hempfield alumni and grants to classroom teachers for innovative projects. More than $68,000 has been awarded to deserving students and teachers since 2011. This includes nearly $20,000 in scholarships to academically outstanding graduating senior students and more than $48,000 for educational grants to teachers, and special District projects that drive innovative teaching and learning. None of this impact would be possible without the generosity of our donors near and far. Hundreds of teachers donate monthly to the Foundation Funds and hundreds more community members who live in, work in, graduated from or have ties to Hempfield Area School District support through regular donations to the Funds. Every contribution counts and goes right back into the hands of deserving students and teachers.

about tHe foundation fundS

The Hempfield Area School Board created two Foundation Funds in 2011, one to support student scholarship (Scholarship Foundation Fund) and one to support grants and special district projects (Charitable Foundation Fund.) These Hempfield Area School District (HASD) Scholarship and Charitable Foundation Funds are intended to aid district students and teachers by providing support beyond what is available through state and local funding. Money from the Foundation Funds supports those initiatives that fall outside the district budget – initiatives that would otherwise not be funded.

The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC), an affiliate of The Pittsburgh Foundation which is one of the country's oldest and largest community foundations, was chosen to invest and manage the HASD Foundation Funds. CFWC provides support and advice in all legal matters, awarding scholarships and grants, raising funds and establishing successful practices to ensure that the HASD Foundation Funds endure to support future generations.

All contributions are tax-deductible and used only in the Hempfield Area School District to benefit its students and enhance district initiatives. The Funds are governed by a volunteer committee that includes several community members (many Hempfield Area alumni), a representative from the Hempfield Area Education Association, two school board members, the district superintendent, and the business manager.

Join us! The Foundation Funds Committee is charged with meeting three - six times per year to decide on scholarship, educational grant, and special project awardees and organize fundraisers.The Foundation Funds Committee is seeking interested community members who want to help. We especially encourage alumni or parents of graduates to consider joining their team. Membership applications are on the district webpage at www.hasdpa.net.

Would you like to have a big impact on the future of Hempfield and our community? Become a supporter today. You may choose to designate your gift to either the Scholarship or the Charitable Funds. In addition, you may opt to honor or memorialize a friend or family member.

acHieve one of our GivinG levelS:

Spartan Donations of $1,000 or more in one calendar year receive special recognition.

Royal Blue and Silver Donations of $500 to $999 in one calendar year receive special recognition.

Legacy Society

Friend of the Funds tWo eaSy WayS to donate:

Donations of $1 to $499 in one calendar year impact students and teachers.

A planned gift/bequest of any type impacts students and teachers in perpetuity. Talk to your attorney, financial advisor or the Foundation Funds.

• By check – Write your check to CFWC/HASD (either to the Scholarship or Charitable Fund) and mail it to HASD Foundation Funds, 4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601

• By credit card – Go to www. cfwestmoreland.org/giveHempfield or scan the QR code on this page and click “Donate now.” Choose the Foundation Fund (Scholarship or Charitable) to which you wish to donate and complete the necessary information. You can even arrange for a monthly credit card donation to be automatically deducted for the Foundation.