The Community Heirloom - 2014 Annual Report

Annual Report ‐ 2014 Table of Contents

Board of Trustees

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Chairman’s Message

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Grants Awarded

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Scholarships Awarded

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White Excellence Award for Board Service

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Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

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Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award

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Waller Humanitarian Award

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Philanthropist of the Year Award

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James H. McCune Acorn Society

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Our Donors

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The Samuel T. Brownlee Society

Family of Founders

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Legacy Celebration Sponsors

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Philanthropy Banquet Sponsors

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Financial Information

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WCCF Gives 2015

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Betsie Trew, President & CEO Aliesha Walz, Editor Washington County Community Foundation, Inc. The Samuel Brownlee House 1253 Route 519, P.O. Box 308, Eighty Four, PA 15330 (724) 222‐6330 ‐ info@wccf.net ‐ www.wccf.net

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Board of Trustees

Edward C. Morascyzk, Vice Chairman Morascyzk, Stopperich & Associates

Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge, Secretary Intermediate Unit 1* Sandra K. Guthrie, Treasurer Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates

William M. Campbell, Past Chairman Camalloy*

Andrew M. McIlvaine Coen Oil Company

Judge Thomas D. Gladden Wash. Co. Court of Common Pleas*

Thomas P. Northrop Observer Publishing Company

Tammy L. Hardy Hardy Enterprises

E. Alex Paris, III Alex E. Paris Contracting

Dr. Thomas W. Hart Washington & Jefferson College*

Kurt R. Salvatori CONSOL Energy

Thomas F. Hoffman CONSOL Energy*

Gwendolyn G. Simmons Community Volunteer

Geraldine M. Jones California University of PA

Brian J. Smith Washington Financial Bank

Charles C. Keller Peacock Keller & Ecker

Lynne R. Stout Atlas Services Corporation

William M. Kline, III Three Rivers Auction Company*

Dorothy F. Tecklenburg Communications Consultant

John L. McCarthy Chapman Corporation

Thomas J. Uram Metropolitan Life Insurance

Barron P. McCune, Jr. Community Bank

Richard L. White Washington Financial Bank*

Deborah E. Takach, Chairman First Commonwealth Bank

James H. McCune Bowles Rice

*Retired

Make a Gift — Make a Difference Donors wishing to support our operations or any of our existing funds may do so either online or with a check. Giving via w w w .w ccf.net is easy, fast, and secure. Simply click on the “Donate” button to begin.

Checks made payable to “Washington County Community Foundation” may be mailed to 1253 Route 519, P.O. Box 308, Eighty Four, PA 15330.

Please acknowledge the fund you wish to support in the memo line.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

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Chairman’s How do you build a foundation for the future? Brick by brick, dollar by dollar, your Washington County Community Foundation has been built by loyal donors, volunteers, and supporters who have recognized the need for a philanthropic vehicle that offers the flexibility to manage both permanent and temporary charitable funds to address our community’s ever-changing needs. Our growth has been made possible by those who share a vision of how charitable giving can help to make Washington County a stronger, more vibrant community now and in the years to come.

In 2014, we were proud to continue that legacy through our Build ing Fo undations, Building Communities marketing theme which highlighted our roles as a Community Leader, Donor Service Organization, Fundraiser, and Grant-maker while celebrating the 100th anniversary of the community foundation field nationally.

The extraordinary generosity of our donors, who contributed more than $1,800,000, made 2014 a productive fundraising year. Six new permanent grantmaking funds were announced including: the Robert C. & Maudie M. Arm‐ strong Fund, Christman Family Scholarship Fund, Crooks Family Charitable Fund, William L. & Barbara M. Laird Fund, Ross Family Fund, and Tecklen‐ burg Fund for Charity. Additionally, we established three pass-through funds: the Crooks Family Charitable Fund II, Lighthouse Electric Shoebox Charity Fund, and No Longer Me Fund: Alzheimer’s Fund of the Observer-Reporter.

With growth in both our grant-making endowment and pass-through funds, as well as the continued success of WCCF Gives, the Foundation awarded a record-breaking $1,200,000 in grants in 2014, bringing our cumulative total to an important milestone – more than $5,200,000 in distributions!

Included in our annual grant-making total are several “transformational grants” or significant awards that will make a big impact. One, a $25,000 grant from the EIO Fund, was presented to Ringgold School District to launch a steel drum band. It is wonderful to consider how many students will benefit from this exciting, new music education program. And, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the WCCF awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant to the Chartiers-Houston Community Library after the library was able to secure a matching $20,000 in documented contributions from other sources. This vital support helped the library to continue to serve its patrons in 2014, as it worked to address longer-term funding.

Helping to strengthen the operations of our local charities is another valuable service we are pleased provide. The WCCF has continued to offer free and low-cost training sessions through our Build ing Charitable Capacity Learning Institute, which has been specially designed to assist charities with meeting the sector’s highest standards.

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Message In an effort to chart a strategic direction that will best serve the residents of Washington County, we initiated the process to develop a strategic plan. Until this point, most of our planning had been centered on our timelimited marketing themes. Under the leadership of Immediate Past Chairman William Campbell, we began a comprehensive planning process to build the Foundation more strategically and to enable our many community partners to have a voice in that plan. We look forward to learning more about how we can better serve the Washington County community as we continue this process. It is anticipated that our strategic plan will be released in late 2015.

WCCF Gives, an extraordinary project which has raised more than $1,000,000 for local charities since its inception, has enabled us to significantly increase our grant-making and unite donors from all walks of life with diverse charitable interests through a day of local philanthropy. We are grateful to both our sponsors and the community for wholeheartedly supporting this endeavor, and we cannot wait to see what the results of our next day of giving will be. WCCF Gives 2015 has been set for September 9.

As you may recall, the beautiful Samuel T. Brownlee House in Eighty Four, PA, was generously donated to the WCCF by Bill and Sandy Stout in late 2013.

The gift, which included some furnishings and the gas and mineral rights, was valued at more than $400,000. Additionally, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places. In hopes of making this stately building the home of the WCCF, a charity training facility, as well as a house museum that can be enjoyed by the entire community, we began the process of rehabilitating the facility early in the year. It is a responsibility we are taking very seriously, so we are consulting with local historians who can help us make the best decisions about the work that needs to be done. You are welcome to follow our progress on the Brownlee House section of w w w .w ccf.net. We expect the end results will be spectacular!

Truly, it would be impossible to accomplish all that we do without the support of our wonderful donors. Through projects such as WCCF Gives, various gifting opportunities to our three pooled funds, (the Acorn Fund, Arts Fund, and Mother’s Fund) and multiple temporary and permanent fund options, we hope to illustrate that we are here to help anyone with a generous heart engage in charitable giving.

Warm regards, Deborah E. Takach

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Grants Awarded GRANTS Abernathy Fund for Conservation $2,000 to Washington & Jefferson College to monitor water quality

Bentworth Alumni/ Brad Smith Memorial Fund $145 to Bentleyville Public Library/ unrestricted

Dr. Ernest L. Abernathy Fund $1,000 to WCCF for marketing

Berman Family Fund $577 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for the bereavement program

Dr. Angelo & Barbara Armenti Fund $154 to Fdtn. for California University California United Methodist Church $669 to California United Methodist of PA for scholarship fund Church/unrestricted Richard & Edwina Cameron Fund -$3,000 to Brownson House/ unrestricted -$15,000 to Washington & Jefferson College for stadium improvements

Canonsburg Community Fund $100 to Washington City Mission for Hidden Treasures store vouchers and rolling cart display

Eleanor M. Campbell Fund $398 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for nursing education Arts Fund $10,000 to Washington Symphonic Orchestra to be used towards the hiring of an executive director

Scott Ashmore Legacy Fund $465 to Trinity School District for hunter’s safety program Beichner Family Fund $500 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School for scholarship fund

Johna Belfiore Fund $259 to ARC Human Services for Camp Laughalot program

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Larry Campbell Fund $381 to AMC Cold River Camp for Larry’s Lair

Catholic Endowment for Educational Development (CEED) $3,146 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School for support of the school and the TCE Program of Immaculate Conception Church Center Presbyterian Church Fund $556 to Center Presbyterian Church/ unrestricted

Grants Awarded Chambers‐Phelan Fund $500 to Liberty United Methodist Church/unrestricted

Friends of Dr. Thomas Conner Fund $168 to Washington School District/ unrestricted

Charleroi Area Historical Society Fd $204 Charleroi Area Historical Society/unrestricted

Cornerstone Care Health Services Fd $122 to Cornerstone Healthcare Services/unrestricted

Chartiers‐Houston Com. Library Fd $530 to the library/unrestricted

Christian Gathering Church Fund $612 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted Citizens Library Fund $122 to the library/unrestricted

Betty R. & Clarke M. Carlisle Fund ‐$406 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Fdtn./unrestricted -$813 to First Christian Church/ unrestricted -$406 to Immaculate Conception Church/unrestricted Community Action Southwest Fund -$135 to CAS/unrestricted -$291 to CAS/unrestricted

Community Endowment for Peters Township $2,000 to Greater Washington County Food Bank for high protein items for Peters Township Food Pantry

Crooks Family Charitable Fund II -$10,000 to United Way of Allegheny County for designated charity gifts -$5,000 to Mon Valley YMCA for youth swim program -$250 to Parkinson Fdtn. of Western PA/unrestricted -$100 to Emmanuel Lutheran Church/ unrestricted -$2,350 to Children’s Home of Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$1,000 to University of Pittsburgh for department of Neurological Surgery -$1,000 to the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$1,000 to Kappa Kappa Gamma Fdtn. for annual loyalty fund -$1,000 to Carnegie Institute/ unrestricted -$500 to Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens/unrestricted

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Grants Awarded John & Thelma Curtis Fund -$5,000 to South Strabane Twp Police Department for equipment -$1,000 to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House/unrestricted

Sgt. Russell L. Crupe Fund -$250 to Citizens Library Assoc. of Washington PA/unrestricted -$250 to Avella Area Public Library/ unrestricted

Ed DeVoge Fund $746 to Little Lake Theatre Company/unrestricted

Diabetes Education Fund $556 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for diabetes education at W.R.C. Wellness Center

EIO Fund (EITC grants to public school districts) -$11,250 to Avella Area School District for technology program -$12,000 to Bethlehem Center School District for technology program -$25,000 to Charleroi Area School District for technology program

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-$11,250 to Fort Cherry School District for technology program -$25,000 to McGuffey School District for technology program -$25,000 to Ringgold School District for steel drum band

-$11,250 to Trinity School District for technology program -$11,250 to Washington School District for technology program

Judge David L. Gilmore Memorial Fd $300 to Washington County Bar Foundation/unrestricted

Craig Gnagey Memorial Fund $500 to Junior Achievement of Western PA for programming in Washington & Trinity School Districts

John Bentley Greenlee & Mary Gates Greenlee Fund $441 Bentleyville Public Library/ unrestricted

Friends of Joan Griffin Fund $500 to Prexie Pride Fdtn. for youth basketball

Grants Awarded Dorothy P. Hardy Charitable Fd II -$1,000 to National MS Society, Maryland Chapter/unrestricted -$6,680 to Eden Mill Nature Center for the Children’s Pavilion Hart History Fund $361 to Washington County Historical Society/unrestricted

Harold & Hazel Lauerman Fund $4,133 to Donora Public Library/ unrestricted Leadership Wash. Fund $252 to Leadership Wash. Co./ unrestricted

Lori Hill Orchestral Fund $333 to Trinity School District for orchestral program

Harold & Enes Hockett Fund -$13,000 to the PA Association of Numismatists for community education programs -$7,000 to South Strabane Twp Police Department for equipment Miss Judy Hopson Arts Fund $228 to Washington Community Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted Horne Family Fund $1,500 to Marianna Community Public Library/unrestricted

Dawn Lindsay Education Fund $146 to Presbyterian SeniorCare for nursing education

Dr. Howard & Mary Eleanor Jack Fd $333 to Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church for Hinman Memorial Scholarship

McBride‐McMaster Fund -$1,000 to Wash. Co. Historical Society for Donora Smog Museum/ archival materials upgrade -$1,020 to Washington City Mission Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding for a meat slicer Public Educator Award $1,000 to Peters Township Education -$1,000 to Wash. Co. Historical Society for an Underground Railroad Fdtn./unrestricted Trunk Robert Jaeger Fund -$480 to Wash. Co. History & $229 to SPHS CARE Center/ Landmarks Fdtn. for Washington unrestricted County Fair Exhibit Charles & Carol Keller Fund (Continued on page 10) $2,000 to WCCF/unrestricted

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Grants Awarded McDonald Presbyterian Church Fund $1,433 to McDonald Presbyterian Church/unrestricted

James C. Miller Fund $125 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program

Bill & Suzette McGowan Fund Mon Valley West YMCA Swim $500 to Laurel Highlands Boy Scouts Team Fund of America/unrestricted $223 to Mon Valley YMCA for swim team Friends of Thomas R. Milhollan Fd $652 to Alzheimer’s Association/ unrestricted

Thomas H. Milhollan Memorial Fd $300 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted

Motherʹs Fund -$10,000 to Lemoyne Community Center for Homework & More program -$2,500 to Beverly’s Birthdays for birthday parties and treat bags for local homeless children -$2,500 to Washington City Mission for Avis Arbor Pilot Child Care Program

Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps Fund $1,000 to Washington City Mission for one year of 12-Step workbooks No Place to Call Home: Homeless Fd -$8,683 to Washington City Mission for WeCare Case Management Program -$3,000 to Mental Health Assoc. of Washington County for weekly Malcolm L. Morgan Community Fd dinner for the homeless $500 to Washington Hospital Fdtn.

-$4,000 to Domestic Violence Services for Ruth York Morgan HELP of SWPA for transportation costs -$2,500 to Washington City Mission McCune Family Fund -$600 to Citizens Library Association for Hidden Treasures Store Vouchers Joseph F. Perkins Fund of Washington PA/unrestricted $100 to Junior Achievement of -$600 to Washington City Mission/ Western PA for programming in unrestricted Burgettstown School District

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Grants Awarded Stanley & Mary Pruss Charitable Fd. -$250 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School/unrestricted -$250 to Domestic Violence Services of SWPA/unrestricted

William & Saundra Stout Charitable Fund II -$5,000 to WCCF for Brownlee House Building Fund -$1,000 to WCCF for Sam & Bev Minor Fund Judge Samuel L. Rodgers Fund $250 to Literacy Council of SWPA for -$2,500 to University of Pittsburgh for the School of Education “News for You” subscription

W. Scott Russell Fund $581 to First Presbyterian Church 1793/unrestricted support Russell Family Fund $467 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./ unrestricted

Frank Sarris Charitable Fund $900 to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for Athena’s Café

Foley A. Selvaggi Memorial Fund $550 to Greater Washington County Food Bank/unrestricted

T. Philip Stout Memorial Fund -$300 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted -$300 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted

-$2,500 to Pigeon Creek Presbyterian Church/unrestricted -$5,000 to Fdtn. for California University of PA for President’s Showcase: Investing for Tomorrow -$5,000 to the Eye & Ear Fdtn. for the Thomas Philip Stout Cancer Research Fund -$5,000 to Magee-Women’s Research Inst. & Fdtn. for Ovarian Cancer Research -$2,500 to Washington & Jefferson College for Stout Endowed Prize in Education -$2,500 to Washington & Jefferson College for the Class of ‘64 Fund -$2,500 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for Donnell House Fund

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Grants Awarded William T. Todd II Memorial Fund $187 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted

Wash. Area Humane Society Fund $104 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted

Transitional Employment Consultants Fund ‐$117 to TEC/unrestricted

Wash. Community Arts & Cultural Center Fund $146 to Washington Community Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted

Dr. Charles & Rita Tripoli Fund $469 to Catholic Charities Free Health Wash. Co. 4‐H Preservation Fund -$268 to Washington County Care Center/unrestricted Cooperative Extension for United Way Community Endowment Washington County 4-H $812 to United Way/unrestricted -$347 to Washington County Varinoski Family Catholic Fund Cooperative Extension for -$3 to Immaculate Conception Washington County 4-H Church for cemetery fund Wash. Co. Health Partners Fund -$310 to John F. Kennedy Catholic $117 to Washington County Health School/unrestricted Partners/unrestricted -$310 to St. Paul Seminary/ Wash. Co. Youth Conservation unrestricted Camp Fund -$310 to Sisters of St. Francis of the $125 to Washington Hospital Fdtn.

Providence of God/unrestricted -$310 to St. Hilary Parish/unrestricted for Wellness Center Summer Camp

Vitullo Family Fund $150 to Washington City Mission for cash register for Hidden Treasures Louis E. & Shirley J. Waller Fund $234 to Nazareth Baptist Church/ unrestricted

Wash. Co. Treatment Court Fund $3,259 to Washington Drug & Alcohol Commission exclusively for graduation related expenses Wash. Hospital Community Endow. $171 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./ unrestricted

Louis E. Waller Wash. Women’s Shelter Fund Humanitarian Award $1,000 to Great American Food Drive/ $306 to Domestic Violence Services of SWPA/unrestricted unrestricted

Louis E. Waller Leadership Fund $1,500 to the WCCF/unrestricted

Weaver Miller Fund $129 to New Hope Church/ unrestricted

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Grants Awarded O.W. Wilkerson Memorial Fund $1,000 to Community Action SW for McGuffey Communities that Care

J. Edgar & Ruth E. Williams Fund -$187 to City of Monongahela for beautification -$187 to First United Methodist Church/unrestricted -$187 to Mon Valley YMCA/ unrestricted -$187 to Monongahela Area Library/ unrestricted -$187 to Monongahela Valley Hospital/unrestricted -$187 to Monongahela Volunteer Fire Department/unrestricted -$187 to New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department/unrestricted -$187 to Tri-County Ambulance/ unrestricted -$187 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted -$187 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted

Women of Philanthropy -$1,000 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for iPads for the Children’s Therapy Center -$2,000 to Burgettstown Community Development Corp. for Burgettstown Train Station Project

DISCRETIONARY GRANTS Donors who have created discretionary funds have entrusted the annual grant-making decisions to the d iscretion of the WCCF’s Board of Trustees, in effect providing for changing and emerging community needs in six areas: arts & hum anities, education, health & fitness, human needs, environment & animal welfare, and religion & faith-based.

Pooled Distributions -$1,000 to Washington County History & Landmarks Fdtn. for Washington County historic churches research/record -$1,000 to Bentleyville Public Library for SuperPacks! summer learning kits -$1,000 to Highland Ridge Community Development Corp. for home improvement projects for lowincome residents (Continued on page 14)

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Grants Awarded -$1,000 to Washington County Watershed Alliance for educational children’s programs at Mingo Park

Roy R. Gillespie Fund $1,000 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh for vouchers for the unemployed in Washington County seeking employment

-$2,000 to Adaptive Sports for uniforms for special needs athletes -$10,000 to Bradford House Historical Association/unrestricted -$500 to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum/unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash Contest

J. Russell Wylie Family Fund $1,000 to Variety the Children’s Charity for adaptive bikes for children with special needs Acorn Fund -$1,000 to Mon Valley YMCA for youth exercise equipment -$1,000 to the Brownson House for basketball equipment -$1,000 to Lemoyne Community Center for fitness equipment

-$500 to Burgettstown Community Library/unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash Contest -$500 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash Contest -$500 to United Way of Washington County/unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash Contest -$1,000 to Citizens Library Assoc. of Washington PA/unrestricted, Click s for Cash Contest

Discretionary Grant‐Making Funds

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Acorn Fund

Dr. Wilson B. & Merne E. Pizzi Fund

Ben Franklin Fund

Ronald M. Russell Fund

John A. & Barbara L. Campbell Fund

Friends of Frank Tracanna Fund

John R. Duskey Fund

Betsie Trew Director’s Fund

Roy R. Gillespie Fund

Juliana J. Uram Fund

Dr. William & Nora McMahon Fund

J. Russell Wylie Family Fund

Grants Awarded Acorn Fund (Pass‐Through) -$20,000 to Chartiers Houston Community Library Assn./ unrestricted -$743 to Tickets for Kids®/Website Donations -$50 to Avella Area Community Assoc./Website Donations -$73 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ Website Donations -$75 to Highland Ridge Community Development Corp./Website Donations -$97 to Literacy Council of SWPA/ website donations -$50 to Washington County Historical Society/Website Donations -$500 to Zonta Club of Washington County/Website Donations -$150 to Avella Area Community Assoc./Website Donations -$50 to Burgettstown Community Library/Website Donations -$25 to CASA for Kids/Website Donations -$35 to Washington Christian Outreach/Website Donations -$200 to Washington County Health Partners/Website Donations -$49 to Washington Festival Chorale/ Website Donations -$283 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ Website Donations -$200 to Washington Symphonic Orchestra/Website Donations -$175 to Greater Washington County Food Bank/Website Donations

-$100 to Highland Ridge Community Development Corp./Website Donations -$70 to Literacy Council of SWPA/ Website Donations -$25 to National Duncan Glass Society/Website Donations

WCCF GIVES GRANTS More than $630,000 in grants was awarded to more than 100 local charities through this year’s community-wide day of giving event.

-$354 to Adaptive Sports/unrestricted -$4,515 to Allegheny Land Trust/ unrestricted -$620 to Amateur Astronomers Assoc. of Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$1,955 to the American Cancer Society/unrestricted -$406 to the American Heart Association/unrestricted -$12,782 to American National Red Cross/unrestricted (Continued on page 16)

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Grants Awarded -$30 to AMI of Washington-Greene Counties/unrestricted -$11,491 to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue/unrestricted -$1,014 to Arc Human Services/ unrestricted -$1,299 Avella Area Community Assoc./unrestricted -$783 to Avella Area Public Library/ unrestricted -$2,468 to Bentleyville Public Library/ unrestricted -$210 to Bethlehem Center Elementary PTA/unrestricted -$10,542 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$7,549 to Bradford House Historical Assoc./unrestricted -$845 to Burgettstown Area Community Dev. Corp./unrestricted -$1,606 to Burgettstown Community Library/unrestricted -$2,116 to California Area Public Library/unrestricted -$704 Canon., Cecil, N. Strabane Public Library Assoc./unrestricted -$179 to CARE Center/unrestricted -$32,462 to CASA for Kids/ unrestricted -$1,313 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$1,466 to Center in the Woods/ unrestricted -$93 to Charleroi Area Historical Society/unrestricted -$9,991 to Chartiers-Houston Community Library/unrestricted -$1,218 to Child Evangelism Outreach/unrestricted 16

-$5,652 to Children’s School of Washington/unrestricted -$14,823 to Citizens Library Association/unrestricted -$30 to Civil Air Patrol/unrestricted -$796 to Coalition for Christian Outreach/unrestricted -$3,556 to Community Action Southwest/unrestricted -$664 to Cornerstone Care/ unrestricted -$10,677 to Domestic Violence Services of SWPA/unrestricted -$476 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh/ unrestricted -$290 to Faith Christian School/ unrestricted -$4,365 to Family Promise of SWPA/ unrestricted -$11,964 to First Love Christian Academy/unrestricted -$3,048 to Fdtn. for California University of PA/unrestricted -$4,828 to Fredericktown Area Public Library/unrestricted -$15,485 to Friends of the Peters Township Public Library/unrestricted

Grants Awarded -$1,180 to Genesis of Pittsburgh/ unrestricted -$379 to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania/unrestricted -$26,211 to Greater Wash. Co. Food Bank/unrestricted -$12,039 to Habitat for Humanity International/unrestricted -$3,237 to Heritage Public Library/ unrestricted -$1,429 to Highland Ridge Community Development Corp./ unrestricted -$3,946 to Historical Society of Western PA for Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village -$734 to In-Stride with Therapeutic Riding/unrestricted -$1,067 to John K. Tener Public Library/unrestricted -$1,453 to Junior Achievement of Western PA/unrestricted -$929 to Laurel Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America/unrestricted -$2,283 to Leadership Wash. Co./ unrestricted -$5,893 to Lemoyne Community Center/unrestricted -$9,147 to Literacy Council of SWPA/ unrestricted

-$16,260 to Little Lake Theatre Company/unrestricted -$4,214 to Main Street Farmers Market/unrestricted -$1,411 to Marianna Community Public Library/unrestricted -$471 to Mental Health Association of Wash. Co./unrestricted -$8,875 to Mon Valley YMCA/ unrestricted -$1,170 to Monongahela Area Library/unrestricted -$29 to Monongahela Area Revitalization Corp./unrestricted -$1,340 to Monongahela Valley Hospital/unrestricted -$2,224 to National Duncan Glass Society/unrestricted -$2,319 to Old Schoolhouse Players/ unrestricted -$1,747 to Olivia Scott Fdtn./ unrestricted -$7,961 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ unrestricted -$22,763 to Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects/unrestricted -$537 to Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team/unrestricted -$40,863 to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum/unrestricted (Continued on page 18)

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Grants Awarded -$600 to Persad Center/unrestricted -$2,053 to Pet Search/unrestricted -$6,044 to Peters Township Education Fdtn./unrestricted -$116 to PONY Baseball/Softball/ unrestricted -$2,282 to Presbyterian SeniorCare/ unrestricted -$7,579 to Primrose School & Museum/unrestricted -$415 to South Hills Crisis Pregnancy Center/unrestricted -$654 to the Brownson House/ unrestricted -$58 to the Monongahela Area Historical Society/unrestricted -$2,512 to the Salvation Army - Western PA Division/unrestricted -$2,434 to Transitional Employment Consultants/unrestricted -$1,596 to TRIPIL/unrestricted -$2,051 to Try-Again Homes/ unrestricted -$40,162 to United Way of Wash. Co./ unrestricted -$30 to University of Pittsburgh/ unrestricted -$4,420 to Village of FPC/unrestricted -$6,196 to Washington & Jefferson College/unrestricted -$17,458 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted -$255 to Washington Area Senior Citizens Center/unrestricted -$2,388 to Washington Christian Outreach/unrestricted -$61,272 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted 18

-$2,741 to Washington Community Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted -$2,232 to Washington Community Theatre/unrestricted -$1,244 to Wash. Co. Bar Fdtn./ unrestricted -$16,907 to Wash. Co. Gay Straight Alliance/unrestricted -$16,213 to Wash. Co. Health Partners/unrestricted -$3,443 to Wash. Co. Historical Society/unrestricted -$1,298 to Wash. Co. History & Landmarks Fdtn./unrestricted -$1,331 to Wash. Co Watershed Alliance/unrestricted -$1,329 to Washington Festival Chorale/unrestricted -$20,299 to Washington Health System Fdtn./unrestricted -$18,681 to Washington Symphony Orchestra/unrestricted -$1,497 to Washington-Greene County Blind Assoc./unrestricted -$12,514 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ unrestricted -$60 to Wesley Spectrum Services/ unrestricted -$1,175 to Western PA Conservancy/ unrestricted -$2,331 to Women of SWPA/ unrestricted -$298 to World Series Tournaments/ unrestricted -$1,251 to Your Child’s Place/ unrestricted

Scholarships Awarded SCHOLARSHIPS Barry Clark Barto Scholarship $500 to Sunshine McCullough, Pittsburgh Technical Institute Black Family Fund ‐$1,000 to Morgan Corle, Penn State University -$1,000 to Katelynn Finnegan, California University of PA

Buckholt Science Scholarship Fund $500 to Darrell Briggs, Muskingum University

Burgettstown Jr. Sr. High Student Council Leadership Fund $500 to Maggie Stiffler, University of Pittsburgh

Chapman Family Scholarship ‐$4,000 to Cheyenne Shankel, Carnegie Mellon University -$4,000 to Andrew Miller, Robert Morris University -$4,000 to Olivia Wagner, Mercyhurst University -$4,000 to Cassandra Lignelli, Yale University -$2,000 to Heidi Chester, Penn Commercial -$2,000 to Maggie Sukel, West Penn Hospital School of Nursing -$2,000 to Sunshine McCullough, Pittsburgh Technical Institute -$2,000 to Angelina Simmons, the French Pastry School -$2,000 to Kara Wright, Pittsburgh Technical Institute

John & Sophie Choratch Scholarship -$4,000 to Amanda Hackinson, Penn State University -$2,000 to Maggie Stiffler, University of Pittsburgh -$4,000 to Joseph Blumer, Slippery Burgettstown Lions Club Scholarship Rock University ‐$250 to Maggie Stiffler, University of -$4,000 to Anna Seraly, Slippery Rock University Pittsburgh

-$250 to Sarah Smith, Westminster College -$500 to Katrina Fleeman, West Virginia University

CAS/Dr. Kim Stacher Scholarship $1,000 to Elecia Smith, Indiana University of PA (Continued on page 20)

Some fund names have been abbreviated for spacing.

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Scholarships Awarded Arthur V. Ciervo Scholarship Fund $500 to Stevie Nemetz, Duquesne University

Charles Pappas, Sr. Scholarship $1,500 to Emily O’Brien, Chatham University

Margaret Pitek Ciervo Scholarship $500 to Erin Danko, Duquesne University

Dave Pew Memorial Scholarship $500 to Rachael Ferraco, Berklee College of Music

Joseph P. Femiani Memorial Fund $1,000 to Casey Kirwan, Point Park University

D. Jack & Geraldine L. Gaido Fund $4,000 to Zien Deng, Allegheny College

Megan J. Phillis Scholarship/ Academic Excellence $500 to Jordan Tunno, Gannon University

David O. & Sara F. Johnson Family Education Fund $1,000 to Amy Russell, Western Michigan University

Ryan Johnston & Vaughn Johnston Scholarship $1,000 to Amy Russell, Western Michigan University

Kiwanis Club of Washington Fund $500 to Sunshine McCullough, Pittsburgh Technical Institute Linda LeFever Scholarship Fund $1,000 to Tessa Hochberg, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr. Paul Pipik Fund/Health Sciences $850 to Shayne Finley, Seton Hill University

Elizabeth Plumer Memorial Scholarship $1,000 to Katelyn Nassar, Grove City College

Ringgold Alumni Scholarship Fund Alice Boone Main Memorial Fund $250 to Victoria Vernet, Seton Hill $500 to Travis McCann, University of University Findlay Rebecca Sarah Rogers Scholarship Ronald T. Miller, II Scholarship Fund $1,000 to Shannon Crumrine, West $1,000 to Thomas Devine, University Virginia University of Dayton Scholarship Fund for the Arts Kirk C. Moninger Fund $500 to Andrew Rozsas, Duquesne $200 to Joseph Blumer, Slippery Rock University University

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Scholarships Awarded Olivia Scott Scholarship Fund -$1,000 to Forest Donahue, Kent State University -$1,000 to Ryan Black, University of Pittsburgh Sprowls College & Post‐Graduate Scholarship Fund $1,000 to Alyson Menzies, University of Pittsburgh

Clyde J. Tracanna/Washington Rotary Club Fund -$1,000 to Alexa Kostyak, Washington & Jefferson College -$1,000 to Darrell Briggs, Muskingum University -$1,000 to Shannon Crumrine, West Virginia University

-$45,600 to Mon Valley YMCA -$2,400 to Village of FPC

EOS Fund (OSTC K-12 Scholarships) -$4,500 to Faith Christian School -$6,000 to Bishop Canevin High Washington County Visiting Nurses’ School Association Scholarship -$17,000 to First Love Christian $3,000 to Mariah Ketter, Waynesburg Academy University ESO Fund (EITC K-12 Scholarships) Washington Community Federal -$400 to Bishop Canevin High School Credit Union Scholarship -$5,600 to Calvary Chapel Christian -$1,500 to Jordan Pruce, Cornell School University -$12,800 to Central Christian -$1,500 to Casey Attenberger, SUNY Academy College at Brockport -$4,800 to Faith Christian School -$1,500 to Abigail Maloy, University -$5,200 to First Love Christian of Pittsburgh Academy EPK Fund (EITC Pre-Kindergarten -$9,200 to John F. Kennedy Catholic Scholarships) School -$1,800 to Calvary Chapel Christian -$2,800 to Madonna Catholic Regional School School -$1,800 to Central Christian Academy -$400 to Pittsburgh Central Catholic -$4,800 to John F. Kennedy Catholic -$800 to Open Door Christian School School -$3,200 to St. Louise DeMarillac

-$3,200 to St. Patrick’s School

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Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service It’s likely you have heard of magic beans.

But have you ever met a magic bean counter?

There are those who just might say former WCCF Treasurer William Stough is worthy of the title.

Maybe it’s a coincidence, but since this Certified Public Accountant was elected to the Board in 2005, the WCCF’s assets (beans) have continued to grow, and grow, and gro w (from $2 million to more than $17 million)!

Bill recently rotated off the Board after nine years of outstanding service. In recognition of his many noteworthy contributions to the WCCF during his tenure, he was named the recipient of this year’s Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service.

During the award presentation at the Legacy Celebratio n, Richard White remarked, “As an experienced CPA and member of the Finance & Audit Committee, Bill has dedicated significant time to helping the WCCF to navigate the many complexities of non-profit auditing and IRS regulations. In 22

2012, he was elected Treasurer of the Board and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.

Serving as the Treasurer of a growing community foundation is no easy task, but Bill fully embraced the responsibilities of this position. As Treasurer, he spearheaded the effort to institute a policy requiring the Foundation to issue a request for proposals to select an independent certified accounting firm to audit the financial activity of the Foundation no less than every five years.”

And in addition to all of these commitments, Bill also served as a member of the Development, Investment, and Executive Committees.

His generosity extends far beyond sharing his professional talents. He also recognizes the importance of sharing treasures. Bill has made annual personal contributions to the WCCF, and he and his wife Carol are members of our Family of Founders donor recognition society.

Through his work as a professional advisor, he has referred cli-

William Stough ents interested in local philanthropy to consider the Foundation’s services, which has earned him a place in the Jam es H. McCune Acorn Society.

With such a strong commitment to service, it should come as no surprise that Bill has also participated on several other local charitable boards including World Series Tournaments (which oversees the PONY World Series in Washington) and Audia Caring Heritage (a local private foundation supporting community and Italian charitable causes). His community involvement enabled him to assist the Foundation with identifying local charitable organizations eligible to participate in WCCF Gives.

In his acceptance speech Bill said, “One of the things that is very special to me about this award is who it is named after . . . Richard was the first Trustee who came to see me when I was being considered for the Board.

Through his conversations with me, he convinced me to bring my talents to the WCCF, and I really was blessed to be able to do that.

So, I want to say a big ‘thank you’ to Richard White.”

The Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service was created by the Board of Trustees in 2012, during the WCCF’s Art o f Giving marketing campaign, to recognize an individual who serves as an exemplary member of the Board, wholeheartedly sharing his or her time, talent, and treasures to support the Community Foundation and its mission.

The inaugural White Excellence Award for Board Service was presented to Richard White in 2012. Trustee Dorothy Tecklenburg received the honor in 2013.

Award namesake Richard White & William Stough

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy There is something truly magi- days, product assembly work was cal about toys, both for the young provided to the participants of sheltered workshops and the young-at-heart. throughout West We cherish them, Virginia and we collect them, Southwestern and we share Pennsylvania. In their joy with 1993, Channel Craft others. was named “Employer of the Quality, authentic Americanmade toys like kazoos, yo-yos, and Year” by the Governor’s Commarbles are available for today’s mittee on Employment of People children (and adults) thanks to with Disabilities.

Channel Craft, a manufacturer Recently, the company was recand distributor in Charleroi that is ognized by the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Welfare for committed to hand-crafting toys, providing individuals with the opgames, and puzzles from natural portunity to move towards selfmaterials. No batteries required.

Like the boomerangs they pro- sufficiency through employment. A duce in-house, Channel Craft’s phi- working relationship with the losophy of community service was Washington Greene County Job Training Agency helps to ensure built around the notion that the good you do will come back these efforts will continue. around.

Traditional toys require a cer “If you give, and give, and give, tain level of physicality, hand-toand give, you will get,” remarked eye dexterity, and creativity. So, it Channel Craft President & Founder should come as no surprise that Dean Helfer, Jr., who wants all of Channel Craft has supported the his employees to take pride in the activities of organizations that prowork that they do and the products mote wellness and life-long play, such as the Mon Valley YMCA, the that they sell.

In fact, an important focus has Special Olympics, and Senior been the hiring, training, and pro- Olympics. moting of individuals with chal Channel Craft employees have lenges that might have otherwise also banded together to raise funds prevented them from employment. and raise awareness through activi During the company’s early ties such as California University 24

Channel Craft of Pennsylvania’s heart walk.

But it was in 1992 that the company became involved with what is now its signature charitable activity.

“So much of what we do is about selling toys. I thought it would be great for us to take a step back and give the toys away,” Helfer remarked.

And through participation in Toys for Tots, Channel Craft has given thousands of toys to needy children in the Mon Valley.

“The integrity of the Toys for Tots program can only survive because of people like Mr. Helfer and Channel Craft,” wrote Herman J. Bigi, Adjutant of the Mon Valley Leatherneck Association (part of the Marine Corps Veterans), which coordinates the local program.

On the day that the toys are to be distributed, craftsmen and women volunteer their time to provide hands-on demonstrations of the toys they built to children who have never seen a set of pick-up sticks, twirled a top, or even heard of tiddlywinks.

To a spectator, it is like a chaotic scene in

Santa’s workshop. Balls bounce atop the table, there is a cacophony of whistles and kazoos, and children from a generation programmed to desire the latest “tech toys” discover games that have stood the test of time.

Each child goes home with one of everything at the Channel Craft table and new ways to play that can be shared with family, friends, and perhaps even one day, their own children. However, it is likely the Channel Craft employees who spent the day giving will tell you that they walk away from the experience with the best gift of all.

Whether they are working, playing, or serving the community, the team at Channel Craft knows just how important it is to “Have fun!”

The Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy was created to recognize local forprofit businesses for exemplary giving and community service.

Channel Craft President & Founder Dean Helfer

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy There are generations of Washington County residents who have started each day in exactly the same way – reading the latest news from the Observer Publishing Company.

As a family-owned paper, the Observer-Reporter is more concerned with telling the stories its readers need to know than its bottom line, capturing our community’s history as it unfolds, sharing our joys and sorrows.

“To be a successful community newspaper, you need to be a part of the community,” President & Publisher Thomas P. Northrop remarked. And being a “part of the community” means being involved in charitable giving and service.

Through the company-wide United Way pledge campaign, all Observer Publishing employees have an opportunity to give. Participation is not a requirement, but it is incentivized with paid time off.

Additionally, on company time and with company support, employees have been trained to be more effective leaders through Leadership Washington County.

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valuable assistance to the local non -profit community by serving as dynamic board members and volunteers.

For more than 30 years, staff members have helped to provide needy families with Thanksgiving meals through the 2000 Turkeys campaign, which was founded by an OPC employee and continues to be strong thanks to a partnership with WJPA Radio.

A news reporter and an accounting professional work closely with the campaign chair to publicize the event and do the bookkeeping. This year’s goal is to feed more than 5,400 families.

Observer Publishing has helped to bring the real world into the classroom through the Newspapers in Education program, a community service that offers local educators and students digital access to the electronic edition and a corresponding curriculum.

The paper is also unique in that it does something other media, like radio and television, simply cannot – give liberally of its space. The Observer-Reporter covers the nonprofit community in many ways:

Observer Publishing running news articles on programs, fundraising efforts, and awards, as well as donating advertisements.

In fact, compassionate, enthusiastic editors and reporters were the driving force behind the awardingwinning “No Place to Call Home” series, which focused on homelessness in Washington and Greene Counties. Their outstanding work touched many readers, helping to raise awareness about homelessness in our community and raise funds for local organizations that serve this segment of the population.

“The paper has a history of having a strong editorial voice. We saw the series as an opportunity to regain that voice and to go beyond that . . . to create some change in the community,” said Lucy Northrop Corwin, Director of News.

Through funds at the Washington County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greene County, more than $23,000 in grants was

distributed to agencies that serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

The considerable success of “No Place to Call Home” led to the “No Longer Me” series, which shines a light on the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as their impact on families. Contributions are being collected through funds at both community foundations and will be divided between the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pittsburgh Chapter and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging to support local Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers after the conclusion of the series.

Day in and day out, the employees of the Observer Publishing Company work hard to accurately and fairly record this history of our region – delivering the news and reminding us how we are all connected to this community we call “home.”

John Northrop & Lucy Northrop Corwin, Director of News, Observer Publishing

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy What defines a “philanthropic powerhouse”? One local corporation knows the answer lies beyond giving generously.

Organizations and programs that help to make Washington County a vibrant place to live and work have been energized by the dynamic support of CONSOL Energy, a Pittsburgh-based producer of natural gas and coal. The company is one of the largest independent natural gas exploration, development and production companies, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin.

“For 150 years, CONSOL Energy has tried to not only produce valuable resources, but also to be a vital part of the fabric of our communities. We believe it is important not only to power our communities, but empower them as well,” stated Kurt Salvatori, Vice President, Human Resources.

It would be challenging to com-

pile a comprehensive list of all the good work that has been done. In 2014 alone, more than $5 million has been awarded through CONSOL’s charitable giving program, which was designed to reflect the interests and core values of the company. Investments are made in human services and educational organizations that focus on sustainable change and building strong, healthy communities.

Thousands of dollars in donations are awarded annually to emergency responders and public safety organizations. This funding helps to provide safety equipment, fire trucks, canine units, as well as education and training to help protect our communities.

CONSOL Energy and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation have partnered to provide Kindle Fire tablets to local elementary schools, as well as backpacks and school supplies to more than 400 first graders in Washington and Greene counties. The company is also the largest cumulative corporate contributor to the Community Foundation’s From left to right: Stephanie Gill, VP, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; Steven Johnson, Executive VP, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer; & Kurt Salvatori, VP, Human Resources

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CONSOL Energy Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, which works to ensure local children have access to quality and innovative educational experiences.

Hungry families have benefited from CONSOL’s generosity too. By underwriting the cost to process venison at approved facilities, the company has helped to feed clients of the Greater Washington County Food Bank and many other food banks across the region through the Hunters Sharing the Harvest program. This initiative annually provides more than 750,000 meals statewide.

And you don’t have to go far before finding a CONSOLsponsored youth team at play.

The company’s commitment to philanthropy consists of much more than financial support. CONSOL strives to engage employees in all of its philanthropic activities – from delivering backpacks and school supplies to students at Claysville Elementary to clearing litter and planting trees along local highways. In December, the company-wide Operation Troop Appreciation collection (for men and women who are serving overseas)

will again be in full swing.

CONSOL also recognizes that the caring, community-minded individuals who work at the company have their own charitable interests. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal volunteer activities and take advantage of opportunities for flexible scheduling so they can participate.

“Powering progress comes with great responsibility. We would like to be thought of as a leader in the industry in all aspects: innovation, production, conservation, environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility, and of course, our deep roots and commitment to the communities where our employees and their families live and work,” Salvatori said. “We view all of the communities in which we operate as our partners, and we aim to treat them as such.”

That perspective has enabled CONSOL Energy to be an important part of the Washington County landscape for the last 150 years, solidifying its role as an exceptional corporate citizen and building a legacy that will last for many years to come.

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Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award How would you describe your middle school experience?

Awkward? Dreadful? Overwhelming? Chances are, it’s a stretch of time you’d rather forget.

But, ask a student of Matthew Cheran’s, and the answer may surprise you.

“There is no teacher quite as mindful as Mr. Cheran of the specific feelings of each and every student, making it seem as if he doubles as a guidance counselor . . . I am confident, as anyone else who has had Mr. Cheran is, that he inspired me, leaving no doubt that I am in fact a better person having met him,” stated 2014 graduating senior Max Lindsay.

Although teaching is his passion, it hasn’t always been Matt’s career.

The tragic events of September 11, 2001, caused him to reevaluate his life, leave a successful job in insurance case management, and follow the call of the classroom (which meant spending nearly two years as a full-time company President and full-time education student). In 2004, he was hired by Peters Township, and the rest has 30

“been a dream.”

It is not easy to be a child in our hyper-competitive world. However, Matt strives to treat these kids like kids by offering them vital emotional support and a firstrate education.

Visit his social studies classes, and you will not find students memorizing important dates, events, or figures.

His lessons are about telling the story of history. Participants discuss themes and concepts, as well as current events, in ways that make their lessons both interesting and relevant to their studies in other disciplines. They also greatly enjoy his grand history reenactments, such as those based on the immigration process at Ellis Island or the Oklahoma Land Rush.

“Education is nothing like it was 30 years ago. Now, you have to be part entertainer and try to keep them engaged for those 41 minutes . . . It’s like you’re on stage.”

Matt takes his responsibilities as a role model particularly seriously, but he also believes it is important for students to see him as a person.

They’ve laughed together; they’ve cried together. Building that rela-

Matthew Cheran tionship is paramount.

Outside the classroom, Matt broadens his students’ perspectives by taking them beyond their “bubble.” He will arrange for them to host food drives and then help distribute the donations on the weekend.

Once, a pantry client recognized Matt and greeted him with a hug.

His students were “blown away” when they realized those in need are not always strangers.

While he claims to be “the worst singer on the planet,” his enthusiasm surely must make up for what he lacks in talent.

Often Matt will be asked to make guest appearances in school musicals, emcee special events, and give play-by-play commentary at games. And all of this is in addition to regular afterschool tutoring, coaching the forensics team, and serving as President of the Peters Township Education Foundation.

At the end of the school year, Matt stands in front of his class and delivers a special, personalized message to each of them – highlighting that student’s strengths and his

hopes for him or her. His powerful words resonate far beyond that day.

At graduation, it is not unusual for former students, now young men and women, to approach him and share how those comments from years ago helped them come into their own.

This year marks Matt’s 10th anniversary in education, so the timing of Dr. Ho w ard Jack Outstand ing Public Educator Award has been impeccable.

“Teaching is an investment, it’s a lifestyle, and the kids know when their teachers are putting everything they’ve got into the job,” he remarked.

“This award is external validation for what I do every day – making a difference, making an impact.

It is so humbling.”

The Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award was created to recognize a local public educator who has displayed the ability to inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities, who has earned the respect of colleagues, students and parents, and who is actively engaged in the community.

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Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award Nellie Chester has spent countless hours collecting and distributing precious gifts. Not beautiful pieces of gold or fine jewels, but jars of peanut butter, packages of meat, and loaves of bread. Residents of the greater Eighty Four community know when they need help, she is the person to see.

Forty years ago, a fire damaged Nellie’s home, but not her spirit.

From the ashes came a lifelong commitment to service, especially to human needs agencies that provide vital assistance to those who are struggling or are in crisis.

“People were so good to our family after the fire. The community hosted a clothing drive and helped us get anything else we needed. So, we decided we were going to pay it forward and help

The Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award recognizes a local individual or organization who is devoted to the promotion of human welfare or the advancement of social reforms as evidenced by humanitarian deeds in the community, whether local, national or international.

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someone else,” she stated. True to her word, she juggled service activities while raising six children (Jim, Eddie, Cindy, Kathy, Greg, and Lisa) with her husband, Edward.

Although willing to help anyone as best she can, Nellie has been particularly committed to addressing the issue of hunger. For nearly 30 years, she has been involved with the Ellsworth Food Pantry (originally located in Somerset Township).

Her highly efficient food distribution system, which became a model for other county pantries, enables her to serve about 100 pantry clients in an hour.

Additionally, Nellie has been personally involved with securing significant contributions from generous grocers. Immediately upon learning that good food was being discarded when shelves were restocked with fresher inventory, she contacted the stores to get those groceries to hungry families. And through her relationships with local government officials, she has advocated for funding for programs that provide assistance to those in need.

The recent down-

Nellie Chester turn in the economy hit many local families hard. Food prices continue to rise, and it’s getting even harder to stretch that dollar.

Seeing the relief on the faces of pantry clients who receive their box of food truly motivates Nellie.

Her passion for this work has been an inspiration to others, and it is not unusual for as many as 20 or 24 volunteers to assist with the pantry’s monthly food distribution.

“There are so many people living in poverty in our area, and they are lucky that they have a caring angel looking after them. Nellie gives much more than would be expected of her in this position. I am honored to know and work with her,” wrote Beth Ann Stiffy, Ellsworth Food Pantry volunteer.

Compassion and care for those less fortunate have helped Nellie find a kindred spirit in the 2011 Waller Award honoree, Jeanne Allender, the founder and volunteer director of Washington Christian Outreach. Their friendship also ensures that no donation for the needy will ever be wasted. If one of their organizations receives a contribution that cannot be used, a call will quickly be made to see if the other can.

“Do you know what a good feeling is? Seeing people you’ve

helped, people who didn’t know where they were going to sleep or where they would get their next bite of food, get a job and back on their feet. That’s a success story,” Nellie stated.

Nellie is a past member and past President of the Greater Washington County Food Bank Board of Directors and past President of the Eighty Four Lions Club.

She continues to serve her community as the coordinator of the Ellsworth Food Pantry, a voucher writer for the Salvation Army, a supporter of the Great American Food Drive, and a member of the Washington County Democratic Committee.

“Everyone is here on earth for a short time.

It is what you do with that short time that makes a difference. It is what you do to help other people that really counts,” Nellie said.

“Look around your neighborhood. If you see someone who is struggling, take his or her hand and help.”

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2014 Philanthropists of the Year Like any successful entrepreneur, Bill Stout knows all about investments. But his most compelling investments are the ones he and his wife Sandy make to the future of their community.

“My parents stressed education and self-responsibility,” Bill said.

“You can’t expect a different outcome than what you’ve invested in yourself. Education is a gateway to a successful life.”

Sandy’s vocation is education, first as a teacher, then an administrator and educational consultant.

Her parents were not college graduates, but they believed education was indispensable for their children’s future.

“Being a teacher is the ultimate in community service,” Bill says of

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his wife’s long career. “You become the neighborhood teacher for all the kids.” Sandy’s road to success was not handed to her. “It was encouragement. I kept meeting people who saw something in me I didn’t see in myself,” she remembered. “When I was accepted into a doctoral program and got a scholarship, my father cried.”

Through their scholarship funds, the Stouts are now inspiring other parents to cry. They are motivated by the students they help, like the first-generation Cal U student who spoke at a dinner, saying, “I don’t belong here. I was born in a trailer to addicted parents.”

“That brought tears to my eyes,” Bill said. “She’s a shining star who pulled herself up through the power of education and encouragement. “ Sandy agrees. “It’s indescribable how we feel.”

It’s not only their work in education that prompted the WCCF to name them the 2014 Philanthro pists of the Year. They are the motive power behind the WCCF’s innovative building project: creating a foundation headquarters, charity training cen-

William & Saundra Stout ter and a Scotch-Irish museum at the historic Samuel T. Brownlee House on State Route 519 in Eighty Four.

The Brownlee House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was the company headquarters when Bill ran Alas Railroad Construction. When he sold the company and retired, he put the house on the market.

“For everyone who came and looked, we found reasons why they should not buy it,” Bill admitted. “The house was our baby; we wanted to protect it.“ When the Stouts considered donating the house to the Community Foundation, everything fell into place. “My ancestors were Scotch– Irish farmers, so I am enthusiastic about the museum aspect. It’s better to return the house to the community. We are serious about preserving it and its history.”

They spoke of the house as their baby, but talking about the animals they’ve helped brought sparkle to their eyes and enthusiasm to their voices. In addition to supporting local animal causes, they have given their time and resources to rescue dogs, cats, a dozen horses, and two donkeys on their Nottingham farm.

“It was wonderful to see some-

thing struggling come back to life,” Bill said.

More than his accomplishments, his deepest pride is expressed when he speaks of his wife of nearly 40 years. “Sandy is an overachiever,” he laughs. “When she received an award as outstanding Cal U alumni, the citation read, ‘You are a true role model for all the students from California University.’ And that’s so true.”

They have a similar outlook on life: serving the community is a necessity, with responsibility and respect for self and others at the center. Sandy expanded on that: “If you are able to help people, it is not necessary to give money; it’s important to do whatever you can to help the people who need it.”

“We’ll always be part of Washington County,” Bill promised.

“Our lives are about service. We love the county and will always support the community as much as we can.”

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James H. McCune Acorn Society The James H. McCune Acorn Society was established by the WCCF Board of Trustees to recognize professional advisors who have helped clients achieve their charitable objectives through the Community Foundation. Annual membership is granted to professional advisors who have referred or assisted in educating clients which resulted in a gift to the WCCF of any size that year. Legacy Membership is reserved for advisors whose efforts have resulted in permanent gifts totaling $250,000 or more.

Member Quotes “WesBanco is pleased to again attain membership in the McCune Acorn Society. We are grateful to partner with many legal and accounting professionals to serve our mutual clients as they fulfill their charitable intentions with help from the Community Foundation.”

- Robert T. Cupp, Jr., Senior Vice President, WesBanco Trust & Investment Services

“Never resting; always thinking of new ways to make it easier for Washington County to ‘Give’. . . that IS the WCCF.”

- Cynthia B. Kotowski, CFO, Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington

“Through WCCF Gives, the WCCF has assured a new level of credibility among those who care and strive to share with those less fortunate. Thanks for guiding us to this level of responsibility.ʺ

- Judge Thomas D. Gladden, Retired, Washington County Court of Common Pleas

“The WCCF improves the quality of life for so many individuals in Washington County... It is a privilege to be involved with such a dynamic organization.”

- Deborah E. Takach, Vice President, Business Banking, First Commonwealth Bank

“None of us has done anything to deserve the blessings with which we have been endowed. The Washington County Community Foundation continues to be an effective vehicle for expressing our gratitude by giving back.”

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- Rebecca Bowman, Sole Proprietor, Rebecca A. Bowman, ESQ, PE

Class of 2014 William T. Allison, Jr.

Warren E. Lemley, Jr.

Kenneth L. Baker*

Allan C. Lucchini

Paul N. Barna* **

Barron P. McCune

R. Carlyn Belczyk

James H. McCune

Rebecca A. Bowman

Traci L. McDonald

Lisa J. Buday

David W. Moore

John A. Campbell

Edward C. Morascyzk

Mark A. Campbell

Lonnie C. Nicholls

Robert T. Cupp, Jr.

Patrick G. O’Brien

J. Lynn DeHaven

William D. Phillips*

Judge John F. DiSalle

Mark S. Riethmuller

Judge Richard DiSalle

John A. Rodgers

Dennis E. Dutton

Mary Jane Greenlee Sertik

Suzanne Ewing

Kimberly Shoup

Judge Thomas D. Gladden

Brian J. Smith

Charles R. Guthrie

William E. Speakman

Sandra K. Guthrie

William G. Stough

L. Dawn Haber

Gary E. Stout

Cary D. Jones

Deborah E. Takach

Charles C. Keller*

John C. Tecklenburg, II

Loretta B. Kendall

Thomas J. Uram*

Susan Mondik Key

Richard White

William J. King, Jr.

Mark G. Winiecki

Cynthia B. Kotowski

* Legacy Member ** Deceased

Bruce R. Kurtz

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Our Donors – 2014 84 Lumber A.C. Dellovade Chris, Tara, & Cameryn Abbott Janet S. Abernathy Peter & Jody Abrams AccuTrex Products Ace Lighting Protection Action Supply Brian & Zana Adams David A. Adamson Carol & Jon Adler Judith Adler-McNutt Demo Agoris Alex E. Paris Contracting Judith Alexander Robert Alexander Allegheny Land Trust Allegheny Ludlum Allegheny Technologies, TDY Industries Diane Allen Rich Allen William T. & Colleen Allison Jr. Robert J. & Toni Allridge Sergio Amatangelo Diane Ambrose American Glass & Mirror AMI of Washington/Greene Counties Lisa & Steve Anderson Michael Anderson & Kelly Dollins Paula & Jim Anderson

Dr. Donald Angelone Anonymous (Multiple) ANSYS Lesley Denise Anthony Kris Anthou Sean Appel Michael J. & Terri Aquilina Lisa Argent Garry & Ellen Armstrong Mitchell & Laura Askelson Brenda Atchison Janis & Tom Atkins Atlas Services Corp.

AUMA Actuators Ayco Gives-PA Keith Aylsworth Barbara Bach Nancy Backenstoss Lawrence Bagley Beth Baic Donald Bailey Donald & Joyce Bailey Debra Bails Carol Baits Ken Baker Councilman Tom Baker John & Llinda Baldigowski Debra Ball Bank of America Rita Baranwal

Thomas Anderson Maureen Andrews Mr. & Mrs. Ralph B. Andy

Jay & Susan Barbarossa Wendy Barbeau Marsha Barcelona

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Our Donors – 2014 Kent & Lissa Barker Dolores H. Barnes Mary Beth Barnes Karl A. Barney Brandon Barnett, Esq. Diane Barnhart Janet Barron Mary Kate Bartley Joan Bartolotta William & Theresa Bartolotta Jacquelin Bartrum Robert A. Bartusiak, DMD Robert & Lisa Stout Bashioum Tom & Peggy Bashline Jamie Basista Annette Bassett Richard C. Bassett Neil D. & Donna L. Bassi Marcia Bastyr Mary R. Bates, Esq. Claudette Bavuso Beaconsfield Financial Services Dave Beauvais Alice Becker Scott Becker Joanne Beckjord Phyllis Bednar Bednerʹs Farm & GreenHouse Beechieʹs Place Martin P. & Judy A. Beichner Christopher & Valerie Beichner Judge John & Judge Janet Bell Victor Bell Timothy & Ann Belski Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan, & Arnoff James Benney Bentleyville Lioness Club The Bentz Family Barbara Berdine Bergʹs Cabinetmaking & Stained Glass Diane L. Berman Martha Berman John & Priscilla Bernard

Louis & Mary Ellen Bernstein Jordan Bernett, AJ Weaver & Baby Arley Carol Berthold Beta Zeta Sis Bethem Richard & Anita Betschart Edward & Charlene Bickar Paul & Darcy Bickerton Patti Bigi Darlene Bigler Jackie Birckbichler Robert Bistarkey Bill & Sheila Black David & Kathyrn Black J. Black Tom Black Elizabeth Bladel Ina Block James & Susan Blue Mark & Saundra Bobnar Dennis Bockus Barbara Bogo Joseph & Carolyn Bogo Pamela Bohn Guenther Neeraja Bommakanti Heather Bonanno Erin Boni Kelly Borra Kelly Borsani Cynthia & Donald Boss Dominique Bourdet Carolyn Bourgeois Bowles Rice Jeffrey & Rebecca Bowman Rosa Beth Snyder Boyd Alyson Boyer BPO Elks Indiana Lodge Braddock Lodge #883 Bradford House Historical Assoc.

Joseph & Patricia Bradley & Family Hazel Bradshaw BRD Solutions Andre & Huguette Breault

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Our Donors – 2014 Brendan Breen Donald & Beth Breiding John & Maureen Breitigan William & Carole Breitweiser Bridges & Co. The Briegel Family John & Deborah Bristor P. Douglas & Lesley Brock Robert A. & Rose Ann Broggi Bromelkamp Company Cindy Brookman Steven Broome Suzanne Broughton Tom & Julie Browand Raymond Browell Amy Brown Barbara A. Brown John & Barb Brown John & Mary Brown Julie Brown Paul Brown Renee Brown Walter Brumm Linda Bruner Cheryl Bryan Jim & Coral Bryja Paul & Helen Buckholt Dennis & Renee Buckingham Budd Baer Lisa J. Buday Attorney at Law Dave Bundy David & Connie Burd Gregory Burd Daniel & Danielle Burfield Russell & Delores Burhenn Burke Racing Stables Margaret Burke Ruth Ann Burke Ronald & Diane Burke Lynn Burner William & Diane Burnette Bracken & Kathyrn Burns Henrietta & William Burns

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A. Parker & Alice Burroughs Mark & JoAnn Buseck Ken & Candy Bush Kevin Lee Shaffer & Rosalie Bush The Butzine Family Byers Patricia Cabrey Lugene Calderone California Area Historical Society California University of Pennsylvania Kim Callaghan Patrick Cameron Peter & Kathleen Cameron Richard & Edwina Cameron William Cameron Campbell Insurance Associates Carol Campbell James & Carolann Campbell Marian Campbell William M. & Carolyn Campbell Jean, Guy, & Denise Cancelmi Joel & Claire Cannon Canon Mac Youth Baseball Assoc.

Canton Gravel Judi Caplan Susan Cappocciama Herb Caponi Charles & Valarie Caprini Anthony Cardone David Carpenter Fred & Donna Carper Ron & Felicia Carrola Scott & Joan Carter CASA for Kids Castle Tower Apartments Brad & Kathy Catalano Anthony & Christiana Cavada Dr. Nicholas J. & Teresa Cavoti Gary Cecchine CentiMark Corporation Central Maintenance & Service William & Flozanne Ceriani Cesare

Our Donors – 2014 The Cervenak Family Cfsbank Michael Chaido Tanya Chaney Dr. Alvaro N. & Mary Roth Changco Chapman Corporation Robert & Vaughn Chapman The Chappel Family Charles Pappas Remodeling Company John Cheek Barbara Chen Matthew Cheran Rev. Patricia Cherry John & Carol Chiodo

Elizabeth Cobb Sandy Codding Coen Oil Company/BP Cindy Coe-Verschage Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman Dan Cohen Ed Cole Thomas M. Colella Lynn Collelo Community Action Southwest Community Bank Community Bank Employees/Officers Board Margaret Conaway Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Conkle

Chipps Locksmith Service Eric & Katie Unger Chipps Chloeʹs Adornments Michael & Lori Chokel Charles & Dolores Christ Audrey Christman Kim E. Church Pamela Church Dr. Lisa M. Cibik Dorene Ciletti Rita Cindrich Bill & Kathy Cissna Civic Development Kimbel & Donna Clackson Jonathan & Pamela Clark Ron & Noreen Clark Pat Clarke Frank & Mary Clements B.S. Tupi & A.M. Clyne Matt Cmar

Peggy Conklin Connect to Classrooms Cathy Connelly CONSOL Energy Construction Tool Service Jamie Cook A. Thomas & Sherry Cooper Amy & Ed Copus Seth Corbin Gordon & Lois Core Doug & Lucy Corwin Madeline R. Corwin Dr. John & Georgina Costello Bruce & Nora Cotugno Erica Couch Charles & Irene Coulson Courtney Courie Kenneth & Mary Courtney Therese Courtney Covenant Life Fellowship

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Our Donors – 2014 Cowden Associates Richard & Doris Cowden Tom & Mildred Cowden Judy Cowell Robert & Joanne Coyle Sandra Craft Dr. Michael Crabtree & Mary Paige Pillow William Ehrilich & Deborah Crawford Jay & Julie Crede Mary & John Creighton Cremation & Funeral Care Kim Crispin Patricia Crispin Ruth Crispin Bruce & Christine Crocker Jan Crockett Andy & John Crockett Tom & Molly Crooks Susan & Karen Cross Roberta Cross & John Nesbit Sharon Russell & Charles Crouse Elizabeth Crumrine Eric Crunick CSC Insurance Options Denise Cummins Ethel Cummins Chuck & Joann Cunningham Vicky Cunningham Frank L. Curka Clarence & Agnes Curry Sharon Curry Mike & Beverly Cwalina Andy & Jaime Dailey Jeff & Tiffany Dailey Karen Dailey Lydia A. DʹAlessandro James & Bettie Dallmeyer Gladys Danforth Peggy & Michael Daniels Jennifer Dann Frank Danyo Christine Darben Roger Davidson

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Davies Ford Davin Interiors Jack & Renay Davis Joel & Carol Davis Jon Day Luann Day & David Linn Day Sandra Day Melissa & William Deal Jerry & Irma DeAngelo Kathleen DeBlassio Joan & Herb Decato Tony DeCola Art & Mary Pat DeConciliis Brandi Deems Harry & Margaret Deitzer Ronda Del Rio Richard & Jacqueline Delaney Martin & Jeri DeLattre Barbara Deliere Larry & Marie Dellapiazza Ed & Diane Dellorso Jeffrey & Joanne DeLuca Charles Densinger Domenic & Karen Depasquale Robert & Leslie deRosset Gary & Patricia Deschamps Hannah Fay Descutner James & Laura Dettinger Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge James & Regina Dhayer Judge Gustave & Emma Diamond Robert DiAndreth RJ Diaz & Family Florence Dibiasi Shayna Dibling Shelly DiCesaro Brian & Frieda Diethorn The Dille Family The Dilly Family Kathleen Dinger Judge John & Diane DiSalle Judge Richard & Joan DiSalle Donna Dissen

Our Donors – 2014 Cassandra Dixon George & Mary Dobich Steve & Kim Dobos Michele Dolak Debbie Dolanch Dollar Bank Domestic Violence Services of SW. PA. Michelle Dominick Kenneth & Susan Donahue Dario & Kathy Donatelli Colleen Donoghue Peter Donovan Amy Doria Susan S. Dotson Candice Douglas Kris Drach Thomas Drake Sherry DuCarme Karen Fehl Duchess Alison Ducoli Linda & David Duessel Rodger & Darla Duffy Ann & Jim Dugan Amy Dunay Timothy & Theresa Dunlap Raymond Dunlevy Gregory & Amanda Dunn Herbert Lee Dunn Leslie Dunn John R. Duskey Kristin Duskin-Gadd Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton Jay & Janice Dutton Phil & Susan Duvall Sharon & Bobby Duvall Sydney Dydiw Terri & Dennis Dydiw Bob & Donna Dyer E*Trade Financial Corporation Peter & Billie Eaves John Eckenrode Robert Eckenrode The Ecker Family

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott Bob & Gina Eckert Dr. Ken & Wendy Edgar James Edwards Elizabeth Eelkema The Eiben Family Kat Eichstaedt Gregg Eisenberg Josh Elders Andy & Patty Elko Elks #577 Kenneth B. Elliott Arthur W. Ellis Joyce Ellis Stephen & Cathy Emery Leanna Engstrom Cecilia Epperson EQT Energy Kenneth Escott Phil & Kathy Esno Estate of Arthur Ciervo Estate of Susan Sawyer Katie, Geroge, Alex, BJ & Dave Evans Lawrence & Linda Evans Gwendolyn Joy Ewing Cathleen Faina Mark Fajerski Al Falcione Dave & Erica Falcione Al & Elaine Falcione Dr. Michael & Lee Rutledge Falcione Paul Falcioni Falconi Enterprises Falconi Toyota Motors Angelo Falconi Jr. Erin M. Fallon Jeffrey T. Falsetti & Diane M. Edmunds Margaret B. Farabee Gary & Kathleen Farner Terry & Linda Faust Terry & Tina Faust The Fawley Family Corinne Fayish

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Our Donors – 2014 Scott & Jennifer Fazzone William & Tina Fedorko Chris & Janet Femiani Claudine Femiani Joseph A. & Janet Femiani Richard & Deborah Ferdiani Harold & Jane Fergus John Ferreira Linda Fetcko Fields Electrical Sales Charlotte M. Fields Philip & Janet Finet Don & Shelley Fink First Commonwealth Bank First Niagara Bank First Presbyterian Church 1793 Roger & Kitty Fischer Ben Fitchett Robert & Sunny Fitchett Fred & Karen Fleet Lynn & Wayne Fleming Noreen Fleming Ann Flynn Deborah Folsom Jessica Folsom

R. Scott & Cynthia L. Fowler Donna Fox Mary Ann Fox Paul & Donna Fox Ken & Jane Fraelich Robert & Janine Fragasso Jack H. & Marlene France Jessica Franchi Janie Frankel Franklin Elks Lodge #110 Lynne Franks Ronald & Cynthia Fray Nancy Frazier Joe Frederick Helen Freeman Jonathan Freeze Diane French Teresa Freyer David & Cathy Friend Doreen Friend Friends of the Mon Valley YMCA Kenneth & Nancy Frock Ethel Frank & Elaine Frost Vicki Frost Fran Frye

Sara Folsom Steve & Laura Foltz Lisa Foltz Jeffrey Fondelier Carol Foor Kenneth & Patricia Forbrich Kathy Foster Foundation for California University

FTS International Jerry B. Fulmer Kevin M. Fulmer Donna Furnier Stephen Fusco Chris & Monique Gaido Jon Galante Martin Galiszewski

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Our Donors – 2014 Kevin Gallagher Mort & M. E. Yancosek Gamble Walter & Patricia Garcia Dom Gardner Harold F. & Andrea Gardner Dean & Susan Gartland Donna & Bill Gaughan Mary Gaus John & Rebekah Gaylor Ann Gee Alice Geisler Catherine Gennocro Judith & James Georgagis Mary Georgevich Ryan Geraghty David Gestler Brian Geyer Martha Ghilani Jamie Giammario Giant Eagle #698 Gary Giffin Edward & Lana Gilbert Ralph Gilbert Dennis & Cindy Gilfoyle Marilyn E. Gilman Janice L. Gilmore Joshua & Meryl Gindin Richard & Barbara Ginther Tamara & Nino Giorgi Matthew & Lana Gisoni Leo & MaryAnn Gispanski Judge Thomas D. & Rachel H. Gladden Jim Gleason Godlan Greg & Heather Gold Jeffrey & Sheila Gombita Douglas & Fern Goodworth Michell Gordon James L. & Sharon Gormly Norma Gower Todd & Wendel Gower William & Darlene Grabill Louise Grace

Tim & Caroline Graettinger James & Bonnie Grant Kathleen Grant Allie Gray Graybar Electric Company Karen Graysay Patricia Grden Greater Kansas City Community Fdtn.

Gordon R. Green Leslie A. Green

Mother’s Fund Fisca l Spo nso r

Patricia Eiler Greenawalt Barrett & Sara Greenlee Greenwood McDonald Sup. Co. Robert & Sandra Gregg Melissa Gregor Lawrence & Susan Gregory Lee A. Gregory Edward & Patricia Grenier Peter & Nancy Grenier Ada Gay Griffin Doris L. Grim Clyde & Lorraine Grimm Hanna Gruen D Gruendl Gwyn Guenther Betty Guerrieri Angel Gulick

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Our Donors – 2014 Jey Gunasegaram Bobby & Virginia Gunn Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Randy & Sandra Guthrie Nina Gysegem David & L. Dawn Haber John Hagan Norma Hainaut James Haines Jessica Hajek-Bates Kailyn Hall David H. Hamley Diana & Ed Hammill Tammi K. Hanak Karen Hanes Jolene Hanig-Jones Timothy Hanley Bonnie Hanlon Karen Hanlon Jodi & Andrew Hannah Lisa Hannum Martha Hansotte Jennifer Harding Alex & Tammy Hardy Rev. Dr. Jamison & Dr. Wendy Hardy Joseph & Shirley Hardy Bob & Tori Haring-Smith Andrew & Susan Harouse Linda D. Harris Michael & Susan Harris Clark Harrison Greg Harrison Hayley Harrison Pam Harrison Robert & Patricia Harrison Thomas & Myrna Hart Hartman & Hartman Beatrice Hasbrouck Gregory Hasco Karen Hassinger Lucy Hawk Tracy Hawkins Hawthorne Partners

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Peggy L. Hays Art Hazen Sam & Dawn Hazo Kelley Hoover Heckathorne Mark & Melissa Heinbockel Dr. Scott & Maureen Helfrich The Helfrich Family Ed & Susan Helm Sharen A. Helms Dr. Jay & Joan Helsel Jeff Helsel Joy M. Helsel John & Carrilee Hemington Shannon Hemmingson Pete & Millie Hendricks Mary Henricks Jesse Hereda & Daniel Wu Peggy Herforth Christopher & Jamie Herkins The Herrington Family Charles Herron Jim Herron Rebecca Herron & Jane Zaremba Scott & Dolores Hess Dolores J. Hess & Susan E. Nickler Allen & Dr. Cheryl Hettman Amy Hickman Rachel Hicks Highmark Jonathan G. and Lisa Higie Bradley & Kristi Hilbert, 3 Rivers Wealth Management Gary Hilderbrand & Deb Young Betty J. Hill Ellen & Dean Hill James Hill James & Alice Hill William & Linda Hill Robert A. & Sally Hillberry Bill Hillgrove Michael Hilzendeger Susan Himmel Paul F. & Margaret Hinnebusch

Our Donors – 2014 Chris Hitchens Denise Hitchens HITE Company Susan Hlebinsky Daniel Hobbs Robin Hodgin-Frick Catherine Hoffman Gwen Hoffman Nathan & Jennifer Hoffman Thomas F. & Karen Hoffman Sharon Hollenbach Robert & Iris Holleran Blaise & Patricia Hollot Betty Holmes Julie Holmes Thomas & Marilyn Holmes Joyce Hood Barbara Hooten Mr. & Mrs. John P. Hopper Bob & Ann Hopta Wendy Hopwood Mickey & Sue Hornack Julianne Hostovich Susan Hough Houston & Associates Mary Ellen Howard Matt Howell Dr. Robert & Joyce Howes Mary & Greg Hoyer The Hrabik Family Peter & Myrna Hronakes Mark J. & Janey Hrutkay Margaret Oleary & Stephen Hubbard Richard E & Victoria Hucko

Mindy Hudson T.C. & M.N. Hudson Bill Hughes Leo Hughes Robin Hummel-Johnson Jay & Christine Hundertmark Torrence M. Hunt, Jr. Carolyn Hupp Judi Ickes Industrial Gasket & Shim Integritesting International Brotherhood of Electrical Faye Irey John & Judith Irvin Roberta Horwitz & Samuel Jackendoff George & Debbie Jackson Jeffrey C. Jackson Mark & Kim Jackson Nancy Jackson John & Carol Jacobs Karen Jaki Dave James Richard James Janney Montgomery Scott Jefferson Auto Willa Jeffries & Clayton W. Boulware Daniel Jenkins Heather Hyde Jennings Margaret B. Jennings & Family Michael Jennings Gloria Jerrel Joan Jessen Joe Hamm Daffodils Jane D. Johnson

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Our Donors – 2014 Lynne Johnson Maureen Johnson Rodger Johnson Sally Johnson Wayne Johnson Cheryl Johnston Raymond & Emma Johnston Cary Jones Dennis Jones Dr. George J. & Mary Alice Jones Jeffrey & Geraldine Jones Lindsey Jones Bob & Mary Jordan Bob & Peggy Joseph Stephen & Maria Joseph James & Helen Joyce Lloyd Joyce Julian Law Firm Junior Achievement of Southwest PA Allan T. Junker MaryLouise Jurkovec The Jursa Family Beth Kahkonen Janet Kaiser Robert & Margaretha Kanters Ira & Amy Kaplan Jay & Sharon Kaplan Aditya Karamcheti Anand Karamcheti Vijay Karamcheti Robert & Mary Lou Karas Mrs. Gena Kashak Alan & Tamara Derenak Kaufax Tanya Kavalkovich Wynne Keatley Christine Kedzuf Charles C. & Carol Keller Candis Kelley Brian Kelly Robert W. Kelly Karen & Fred Fleet Brian & Traci Kengor Catherine Kenneweg

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Walter Kenneweg Janice Kennedy Margaret Kenney Rodney Kerekes David Kern Tammy Kern Kevin Ketterman Ned & Karen Ketyer Abraham & Susan Mondik Key Clayton Kilgore The Kimberling Family Christine Kindl Robert & Vicki King Ronald & Marjorie King Susan King William King Mr. & Mrs. James Kingsley Dorothy Kinkes Anna Kipp Matthew & Stephanie Kirchner Bridget Kirwan Andy Kish Gary & Amy Kissinger Kiwanis Club of Washington Karen & Keith Kalges Elizabeth Klasnik Martin & Yvonne Klein Daniel & Kathleen Kleinmann Henry & Summerlea Klinar Suzanne Ewing & Tripp Kline Paul & Linda Klinkner Jane Caldwell & Timothy Klitz Kent Knight Sherry Knight Bruce Leys & Ann Knuth Edward & Sherri Koch Susan Koehler Gina Kogler William & Clara Kohout Jr. Nancy Koletar Ken & Joyce Komoroski George & Henrietta Konnert Kevin & Jennifer Kopach

Our Donors – 2014 Alan & Andrea Koppel Patty & James Kopriva Jodie Korpus Jerry D. & Mary Gail Korsmeyer The Kotenoglou Family Cynthia B. Kotowski Emily & Ronald Kotula Vincent & Georgiann Kovacicek Gail Kowalczyk Mitch & Cheryl Kozikowski John A. Kozon John W. & Patricia Kozon Linda Krause George & Pam Krcelich Jacqueline Kreider Diane & Melvin Krek John & Brenda Kress Gary Krikorian Kylie Kritikos Jim & Kris Krivanek Matt & Katie Krocsko Elizabeth Emanuel Krolczyk Kristen Kropiewnicki Ken & Lyn Krynski Kughn & Associates Donald Kuhn Janice Kuhn Pam & Kevin Kuhn Kenneth J. Kulak William & Joan Kuntz Pamela & Terry Kushner James Kustron Carolyn Kyler & Jocelyn Sheppard Laboratory Presbyterian Church Patti Lacock LaFace & MCGovern Associates Jim & Terry Tommarello Barbara Laird Cathie Laird Lakeside Elementary Second Grade Team Lakeside Elementary-Friends & Coworkers Rosalyn & Bernard Lalli Brenda Lamb

David & Mary Lance The Landenwitsch Family Stewart & Joan Landskroner Dr. J.E. Lane Lisa Lane Ed & Mary Larson Terry Ann Lash Kenneth A. LaSota, Ph.D. Latrobe Elks Lodge #907 Daniel & Linda Lattanzi Carol & Don Lauck Priscilla Laughlin Shawndel Laughner Edward & Jean Laurick B. Stewart & Hanna Lavine Law Office of Brett A. Clancy Charles P. Lawton Lawrence R. Elliott Surveying Mary Lou Lazear Kathleen Leadbitter Richard & Karen Lease John & Gretchen Leathers Kathleen Leavitt James & Sheryl Leckie Kevin & Marisa Lee & Daughters Pier M. Lee George & Donna Leech Michael Lehman Heather Lemley Patricia Lemley Walter L. & Valerie LeMunyon Jeff & Linda Lengwin Laura M. Leonard Larry & Twila Lepro Jacqueline Lescott Frank & Jeanet Leurquin Geno & Cindy Levi Thomas Levine Christy Lewis Gary M. Lewis Dan & Tracie Liberatore Lee & Carolyn Libert Lon Allen Libert

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Our Donors – 2014 M.P. Lied Laura & Jeff Liggett Lighthouse Electric Company Jodi Lignelli Louis & Darlene Lignelli Bill & Diane Lindley Philip E. & Audrey Lindner

Al & Kim Lucchini David M. Lusk Luvbeef TYC Trust Edward Lybarger Andrew D. Lynn Walter D. MacFann Joan & Jean MacGregor

Lioness Club of McDonald Lions Club of McDonald Robert E. & Suzanne H. Lippencott Liss & Marion PC Employees Victoria D. List Little Great Race Janet Little Estelle Livingston Philip & Diane Lodge Paul & Carla Loe Lauren Logan Awilda Lomax Dwight Long Fred Lonnes Daniel & Randi Lopreto Walter M. & Barbara Lorence Lynne M. Loresch Loretta B. Kendall Dolores Loughry Richard & Judy Lounder Larry Lovejoy Amanda Loveland Reid & Shirley Lowe John & Cathy Lozosky Emily Lucas Michael J. & Anna G. Lucas

Christopher Machinak Venkat & Usha Machiraju Pasquale & Charlotte Macioce Leonard Mack Mike Mackin MacTaggart & Associates Alice Madigan Kathleen Madigan Leonard & Linda Magera Larry Maggi Mary & Salvatore Magnotta Susan Maguire Main Street Farmers Market John & Diane Majors The Malarkey Family Mike & Joyce Malast Dr. & Mary Michael Malayil Wendy Maletta Susan E. Malie Michele M. Mandell Kristine Manfredi Sandra Mann Sandy Mansmann Kelly Manso Gary & Paulette Stout Lorraine Connie Marchando

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Our Donors – 2014 Shirley Marcucci Alma Jean Marisa Hope Markiewicz Carol Marlin William & Mary Maro Rebecca Martelli Susan Martinelli & William Cameron Dr. & Mrs. Peter Martina Suzanne Martis The Martz Family Lori Marx Cynthia Marynak Judy Mathews Tom Matthews Larry & Gail Mayton Gary Mazzie Lori McCann Stephen F. McCarron Chuck & Barb McCarthy John L. & Kathleen McCarthy Marilyn McClain Michael & Mary McCollum Valerie McCormack William & Ann McCormick Kathleen Mccort McCracken Pharmacy Derrilyn McCrerey & the McCrerey Family Gwendolyn McCullough Bruce & Sharon McCullough Sara Jane McCullough Barron & Ann McCune James H. & Rachel McCune McCUTCHEON Enterprises McDonald Presbyterian Church James McDonald Traci McDonald McDowell Partnership Donald & Nancy McDowell Marie McFeely McGinnis Industries Julia Mcginnis William & Suzette McGowen Janice McGraw

Cheryl McGrevin John W. & Kerrin McIlvaine Marilyn McIlvaine Marlene McKay Margery McKinley Rick & Nancy McKnight Susan McLaughlin Bob & Lorry McMahon Susann McMichael Dick & Betty McMillan McMurray Lions Club Dennis & Debra McNamara Paul and Christine McNeely Morgan McWilliams Dennis & Lucretia McWreath Meadows Racetrack and Casino Debbie Medvid Megan Mehalko Tracey Melograne The Meola Family Mercer Bill & Monica Merrell Sandy Mertens Dr. Allen & Judith Merzi Greg Hall & Tysen Hall, Kendra Meyer Mary Meyer Leanne & Leo Mezerski Gail Mezynski Nancy Midla Jeff Mikula Ruth V. Miles Elaine Milhollan Michael Milinovich Barbara Miller James & Joyce Miller Charles & Leslie Miller Daniel & Leann Miller Kenneth & Becki Pew Miller R & Martha Miller Miller Robyn Miller Ruth Miller Randi Minerva Nancy Minor

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Our Donors – 2014 Sam & Beverly Minor Richard & Robin Minutello Amelia Mitchell Ronald A. Monack Ron Monack Jessica Monaco The Monahan Family Kathy Moninger-Ford Mon Valley Quilt Club Monongahela Valley Hospital Guy & Marie Montecalvo Moon Township Honda-Hyundai Alex & Nancy Moore Betsy Moore, BMoore Healthy Bonnie & Richard Moore Brandon Moore David W. & Shirley A. Moore R. Keith & Janet F. Moore Mr. & Mrs. D. Moran Morascyzk Stopperich & Associates Edward C. & Elaine Morascyzk Brett Moraski Susan Morgan Neal & Carol Morin Charles & Nancy Morreale Rev. Alan J. Morrison Len & Kim Morton Dean Mosites Thomas & Karen Mountain Dr. Sally Mounts Robert MtJoy Brittany Mucy Paula Mungai Dr. Jennifer Murphy Linda Jones Murphy Patricia Murphy The Murphy Family Dorothy Muzopappa Sandy Muzopappa Stanley B. & R. Maureen Myers Jeffrey Small & Barbara Nable Al Nalli Marianne Namachar

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Shannon Nardello Nick & Donna Nardine Jessica Neidermeyer Cindy L. Neky Michael & Jacquelyn Nelson Kenneth Neundorf New Dominion Birth Kingdom Ministries Jenny & Brant Newman Lonnie & Doris Nicholls Donna Nicholson Milana Nick C. Joyce Nicksick Rick Nietert Don Nixon Natalie Noel Janet Nolle Diane Nonack Debbie Noonan John L.S. & Rose Northrop Thomas & Peggy Northrop Northwest Savings Bank D.K. Norvell Nottingham Christian Center Sue Novick Steven & Barbara Nussbaum John & Lori Obel Terry & Tamara Oblock Francis OʹBrien Patrick & Chris OʹBrien Suzan O’Brien Observer Publishing Company Gerald OʹConnell Patricia OʹConnor Robert & Denise O’Connor Brendan OʹDonnell Jamie O’Donnell Janet Okarma James R. & Patricia OʹKelly Elizabeth Olah John & Myra Rusinko Oleynik Louis & Evelyn Oliverio Olivia Scott Foundation Margaret O’Polka

Our Donors – 2014 Christina Oravetz Patricia Orlowski Cathie Orndoff Jerry & Fran Osxford Gerry A. Ott Michael & Maureen A Ott Frederick Ottoson Outside the Box IT Meg Owens P.A. Erbe & Associates PA Mug Co. Michele Pagen Teresa Painter Andy & Jackie Palko Jennifer Palko Artis J. Palmo Dr. Richard J. & Patricia Panicco Heidi L. Pankopf Timothy G. Pappas E. Alex & Valerie Paris, III Philip W. Parkinson, Esq. Cristi Parks Albert Partozoti Trenna A. Passalacqua Pam & David Pasternak David Pastorkovich Subodh & Maya Patel Pathways of Southwestern PA

Chester & Donna Patrina Inez & Lala Patsch John & MaryAnn Patterson Karen Pattison-DeMarino Ashley Patton Jeff & Linda Paxton Payer Peacock Keller & Ecker Linda M. Pecharka Barbara Pecora Pediatric Therapy Specialists Kathy Peelor Harold Pellegreen Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Robert Perenic Ryan & Heidi Pergola Joe Perotti Kathi Perozzi Ryan Perrotte Bill & Erica Peruzzi Jacob & Carolyn Peternel Peters Township High School Robert & Patricia Peters Edward Petsko Kim & Grant Phillips Louise Phillips Maria T. Piatt Kathy Pienkowski Megan Pierson Chris & Christina Pihiou Gregory Pilarski Walter & Judy Pilof Dr. Nancy Pinardi Jim & Jan Pini Russell & Chris Piper Miles B. & Jane E. Pipik Paul Pipik Vivian Joyce Pishok Joseph Piszczor w/ Csenge Advisory Group Barry & Anna Marie Pitek Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Gordon Plancon Fred & Barb Planinsek

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Our Donors – 2014 Richard & Mary Jo Podgurski Mary Jo Podroskey Nancy Pokorski Tony Pol Nathan Policano & Family Marie E. Pollok Andrew & Deborah Polis Joseph & Kathleen Politan Madalyn Pollit Robert Darryl Ponton Sarah Porcaro Michael & Renetta Powell Bob & Barb Powischill Bill & Linda Prather Douglas & Laura Pratt Precision Marshall Steel Company Premier Technology Systems Zachary & Katherine Prescott Ron Prevost, Jr. Lloyd & Susan Price Matthew & Rebecca Price William & Susan Price PRO-AM Safety Kathleen Progar Prolicelli & Associates Carole Protin James & Nancy Proudfit Barbara Provenzano Mark & Frances Prus Mary Pruss PSU Washington County Cooperative Ext. John & Nancy Punola Puskar Law Firm PVSEC R.G. Johnson Company Suzanne Rackley Janet & Robert Racko Dru Ragland Pamela & Robert Rak Nancy S. Raley Bob & Linda Rall Range Resources Wayne Ranick

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Dave & Elizabeth Rankin Ethel Rankin John Rapacuk Molly Raske Anica Rawnsley Sharon Ray Thomas Raymond Jack & Kristi Rea Robert & Sandra Reck Jay & Lisa Reed Erik & Susan Reese Kevin & Louise Reese Scott & Darla Reese Joanne Reilly Daniel Reitz G. Andrew & Elizabeth Rembert Remmel Foundation David & Susan Rendulic Repco II Thomas Repole Laura L. Resciniti Celia J. Reynolds Rhodes Carpet & Installation Rice Electric Company Carol Rich Aleta Richmond Arlene Ricker Pat & Steve Ridge Georgia & Fritz Riedel Ken & Diane Rigby Cathy Riggle Donna Romanko Riggle Richard & Charlene Rinehart The Ritchie Family Jon & Alexis Rittenberger Rebecca Ritter Jessica Roberts Rick & Carol Jean Roberts Paul & Leni Roberts Ron & Mary Beth Robertson William & Connie Rockey Steve & Janet Rodesney Rodgers Insurance Group

Our Donors – 2014 Randall & Janie Rodriguez Colleen Rooney Lucy Rooth Susan & Dan Rosati Family rose plastic USA Sylvia Voluck Rosenberg Kristine Rosenwald Stella Rosko David & MaryAnn Ross Mark Ross Robert & Rose Ross Ino & Irene Rossi Dino W. & Guadalupe Rovito Marvin & Sandra Rubenstein David N. & Nancy Rubis Lorraine Ruday Ronald & Elsie Ruffing Charles & Irene Rupani Rita Rusak James T. & Laurie Radzumic Rushin Genevieve Russell Gerald & Sylvia Rutledge Alexandra Lee Rutledge-Falcione Lindsay Rutter Katie Rys Emilie C. Rzotkiewicz Danielle S. Eleanor Sabol J.S. & Polly Sack Roanld & Barbara G. Salomon Salvitti Family Foundation Glenn & Julia Sanders Sandmeyer Steel Co. Foundation Ronald & Elaine Sandmeyer Nancy & Mike Sapko William J. & Monica Saporito Roy & Linda Sarver Narasimhadevara Sastry Hila Saxer Scenery Hill Lions Club Ned Schano Leigh-Ann Scheponik Brian Schill

David & Marjorie Schirm Keith Schmitt Ron & Debbie Schneider Terry Schnur Charlotte S. Scholl Kelly Scholtisek Schott Equipment Sales Wally & Nadine Schrage Robert & Rosemarie Schuler Roseann Schultz Mary Ann Schwartz Joann Sciulli David & Shirlene Scott Marc K. & Ann Scott Nicole Scott Barbara ʺSueʺ Scott Christine & Kevin Scrivo Cherie & Michael Sears Michael S. Sears Edward Seftas James & Georgiann Sekela Debbie OʹDell Seneca Seng Enterprises Thomas & Mary Jane Sertik Jim Settembrino John P. & Elizabeth Sevec Nancy Sewak Cathy Shader Marianne Shaffer Sy Shaheen Shamrock Invitational Edward Sharek Cindy Shaw Jack Shaw Luther Sheets Gene & Consuello Sheller Gary Shepherd Lodge #406 Preston & Annette Shimer Harlan & Jacquelyn Shober Thomas & Amy Shope John & Anita Shoup Neil & Helen Shupak Robert & Maxine Shusman

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Our Donors – 2014 David & Toni Sidick Howard & Lori Siegal Alex & Lauri Siegel Adam Sikorski Michael A. & Susan Silvestri Gwendolyn Simmons Matthias E. & Mary Anne Simon Patricia Simonin Ed & Phyllis Simonini Ken, Joyce, & Meg Simpson Kelly Simpson Anju Singh Suryanarayana M. Siram Doug & Margie Six Richard & Judith Skrenta Dallas & Carol Slagle Slovenian Savings & Loan Scott & Sara Small M/M Smearman Brian & Sherri Smith The Smith Family Dean & Karen Smith Denise & Jim Smith James & Susan Smith Jessica Smith Richard & Karol Smith Robert & Peggy Smith Smoggers c/o Mrs. Doris Brevard Jocelyn Smydo Stephen & Jennifer Smythers Kenneth & Nancy Sninsky James & Cheryl Snyder Nancy Snyder Steve Soff Solava Paul & Shelley Songer Songer Steel Services Kurt & Jill Spear Harry & Joyce Spencer Azetta Spicer L. Anthony Spossey Kenneth & Rebecca Sprowls Gayle Stahlman

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Peter Stamoolis Anthony & Dianne Stankiewicz Abigail Stark Bob & Joy Stark James Stark Station Capital Kathy & Chuck Stecker Steel Nation Steel Building Isobel Steel Joette Miller & Michael Steele Larry & Susan Steffick Anita Steigerwald Bill & Marilyn Stein D. Gregory Steliotes Linda V. Stennett The Stephens Family Keith & Susan Stepp Steptoe & Johnson Mary Jane Stewart Harry Stiffler Lee Stivers Katie Stouden William & Carol Stough Sen. J. Barry & Lenore Stout Gary & Paulette Stout Jean Stout Philip Stout Steven & Lynne R. Stout

Our Donors – 2014 Thomas P. & Diann R. Stout William & Saundra Stout Sharon & Pete Stracci Melinda Keirs Strawn Matthew Stultz Traci Long Stunek Jeff Sudol Suhas & Sneha James & Sherrie Sulkowski Gregory & Peggy Susko Eric & Jill Sussman Martin & Elaine Sussman Claudia Sweger Margi & Matthew Swellie Mark Swift Matt & Kelley Swift Adam Swinchock Chuck & Lynn Sylvis Lori Szallar Kristy Szpara Leonard & Debbie Takach Denise Tannehill Ashley Tanner Mike & Robin Taranto Tarentum Elks Lodge #644 Kevin Kraeling & Kelli Tautin Dennis Taylor John & Dorothy Tecklenburg Julie Tedjeske Tom Teitt Jonathan Telban Dr. Geoffrey & Andrea Temple Susan Temple David & Brenda Tenison Testa Machine Company Barbara Testa Edie Thomas John Thomas Joseph Thomas Richard & Penny Ann Thomas Penny L. Thomas Ardith & Donald Thompson Kate Thompson

Kenneth Thompson Ralph & Karen Thompson Joyce & Dave Thornburg Jeff & Karen Thurner Donald & Geraldine Tiger Timo Industries Mark Timothy Titusville Elks Lodge #264 Robert Tobin Roberta Tobin Sandra L. Todaro Ronald & Alice Todorowski Rose & John Tomko Carol Tonsetic Jane Toth-Barton James & Patricia Toward Mary Towner Frank Tracanna, Jr. Transitional Employment Consultants Glen & Tanis Sue Travis Eric & Amy Trax Donna & Jeff Trbovich Anna Trettel Bradley Trew Jack & Betsie Trew Toni Trew Tri State Supply Company Paul Trimmer Deborah Tulak Betty Turcaso Bill & Kathy Turner Peggy & Ed Tush Helen Tworzydlo Mark Twyford Bernard & Kathleen Tychinski UHS of Pennsylvania Violet Machek Uliana Mary Ellen Ulicny Chad Underkoffler Union Grill United Way of Washington County UPMC Health System Andrew Uram

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Our Donors – 2014 Thomas J. & Lynn Uram Dr. Stephanie Urchick Robert A. Urso Valenko Incorp Ed Paula Vandermer Van Cowden Electric Martin & Kristin Van Strein Mark & Carrie Vanistendael Paula Vandermer John & Shirley Vasko Krishna & Aruna Vedula Donald & Kimberly Verardi Nancy Verderber Verizon Harry & Margaret Verlato Yvonne Verno Gregory Vernon Valerie S. Vernon Cindy Villella Laura Karl Vincenti Barb Viola Jeff, Angela, & Marie Vitale Richard & Erin Vitale Vic & Marsha Vitale Linda Vivian Kathleen Voigt Barbara Volle Ashley Vollmer Arnold & Christine Voluck Andrew & Rachael Wachter Edward & Andrea Wachter Judy Wagner Terry & Vicki Wagner Lynda Wahl William & Angelyn Wahl Bruce & Lori Wald Joseph H. J.L Waldrop Charles & Bunny Waleski Dorothy Walker Don Wall Jonathan Wallace David Wallach Shirley Waller

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Beth Walsh Andrew & Lori Walters Mellisa Walters Andrew & Aliesha Walz Gary & Judy Walz Ward Landcare David & Martha Ward Philips & Sandra Ward Rob & Sharon Ward Joe Warkany David K. Warne John & Mary Jo Wasco Norman Wash Washington Area Senior Citizen Center Washington Comm. Federal Credit Union Washington County Historical Society Washington Financial Bank Washington Financial Charitable Fdtn.

Washington Health System Washington Rotary Club Waste Management Waterdam Plaza Associates Margaret Watson Megan Waychoff Waynesburg University Reginald Weatherly Carrie Weaver Barbara When Beverly A. Weimer Gary & Maryann Weinstein Gerard & Nancy Weiss Dorothy Weldon Jay & Chris Weller The Wells Family Sarah Jane Wells Rebecca Welsh William & Barbara Welsh Ann & Ron Wertz WesBanco Bank Mary Ann Wesolowski Betsy & Bill West Westminster Presbyterian Church Mary R. Wheatley

Our Donors – 2014 Richard & Margaret White Brenda Whitlow Rebecca Whoolery Robert & Mary Wichterman O. Kurt & Kimberly A. Wietasch Thomas & Rebecca Wild Dr. Philip & Sarah Wildenhain Wilkins Elks Lodge #577 Doris, & Rhonda Leach Williams Greg & Kathleen Williams Heidi D. Williams Mona Rae Williams

Yandel Family M. Yanchak Melissa Yankchak Mindy Yates Bill & Cindy Yaworski William & Barbara Yerkey Blair & Barbara Yoders John & Ann Young Lucy Mirisciotti Young Robert Young Bob & Betty Yowan Joanne Yukevich

Timothy & Carol Williams Michael & Brenda B. Williamson Amanda Willkomm Calvin Coolidge Wilson Margaret W. Wilson Norma A. Wilson Robin Winston Robert J. & Janet Winters Patricia Wishnok Judith Wolgast Mary S. Woods B.D. Work Robert & Nancy Worstell Doug & Janis Wright F. Leo & Rosemary Wright Jacqueline Wright & Timothy Laick Leland Wykoff Clyde & Patricia Wyrick Megan Keller Wysocki

Sloane & Quinn Zdravecky Chuck & Susie Zebley Jennifer Zeffiro Carol Zeitler Jane Zelinsky Chrissy Zellie Thomas & Renee Zemany Zeuger Plumbing Company P.A. & T.B. Zeuger Mr. & Mrs. William Zilcosky Moss Zimmer Joseph Zipko Jeanne Zoellner Hank & Cathy Zuback Antonio Zuloaga ZVT Systems

Great care has been taken to insure the accuracy of our donor listing. However, if we have omitted or inaccurately listed any name, please accept our most sincere apologies. We ask also that you contact us so that we may correct the error for future publications.

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The Samuel T. Brownlee Society ‐ Annual Membership The Samuel T. Brownlee Society was created by the Foundation to secure the necessary resources to rehabilitate and preserve the Samuel T. Brownlee House, which is included on the National Register of Historic Places, and which was the Foundation’s first gift of real estate. The House was generously donated by William and Saundra Stout in December 2013. It was built in 1848 by Samuel T. Brownlee, the son of a Scottish immigrant, as a wedding gift to his wife, Catherine Clark. Annual membership starts at $100

Steward ‐ $5,000/Year Minimum Martha Berman

The Remmel Foundation

Nan J. Cameron

Richard & Margaret White

William M. & Carolyn Campbell Guardian ‐ $1,000/Year Minimum Richard & Edwina Cameron

Brian & Sherri Smith

Marian Campbell

James & Cheryl Snyder

Davin Interiors

Sen. J. Barry & Lenore Stout

James H. & Rachel McCune Historian ‐ $500/Year Minimum Janet Abernathy

Sam & Bev Minor

AIO/Dr. Lisa Cibik

Sandmeyer Steel Foundation

Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge

Ronald & Elaine Sandmeyer

John & Kathleen McCarthy

Gwendolyn Simmons

Friend ‐ $100/Year Minimum Robert & Lisa Stout Bashioum

Tom & Peggy Northrop

John & Debra Bristor

Mary Pruss

Judge John & Diann DiSalle

Rodgers Insurance Group

John R. Duskey

Jean Stout

Thomas & Myrna Hart

Gregory & Peggy Susko

Thomas & Karen Hoffman

Timo Industries

Marlene McKay

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The Samuel T. Brownlee Society ‐ Permanent Membership Permanent membership in the Samuel T. Brownlee Society will be granted to those donors whose cumulative gifts for the Brownlee House total at least $25,000. As the Samuel T. Brownlee Society is built, a naming opportunity for each permanent level will be provided to the first donor who contributes, or pledges to contribute, at that level. Once named, that named recognition level will exist in perpetuity. The permanent membership will be prominently displayed at the Brownlee House, as well as through the Foundation’s marketing materials and website.

There are 12 permanent giving levels, which range from $25,000 to $500,000.

William and Saundra Stout have contributed at the top level, and we have reserved that top naming level for them. Mr. & Mrs. Ralph B. Andy and Carol Berthold have each contributed $50,000, and Richard and Jean Phelan have contributed $25,000. Additionally, we were fortunate to receive a donation of skilled labor of approximately $60,000.

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Family of Founders The Family of Founders was created by the Board of Trustees to thank and recognize donors whose cumulative gifts for operations total at least $1,500 (administrative endowments and gifts for use today).

Founder’s Circle ‐ $50,000 Minimum Anonymous (Multiple)

CONSOL Energy

Claude W. Benedum Foundation

John & Rose Northrop

Chapman Corporation

Observer Publishing

Charles & Mary Coen Foundation

Washington Financial

Charles & Carol Keller Chairman’s Circle ‐ $25,000 Minimum Janet Abernathy

Richard King Mellon Foundation

Anonymous (Multiple)

PNC Foundation

John & Barbara Campbell

Tri State Supply

EQT Energy Trustee’s Circle ‐ $10,000 Minimum Allegheny Technologies

Highmark

Scott & Katherine Anderson

F. Joseph Marsh

Burke Racing Stables

National City Bank

Campbell Insurance Associates

Northwest Savings Bank

John & Romaine* Duskey

Richard & Margaret White

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Waste Management

Joseph & Shirley Hardy Director’s Circle ‐ $5,000 Minimum

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Bell Atlantic

James & Rachel McCune

Donald & Sally Cameron

F. Grant & Emily Minor

William & Carolyn Campbell

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Chesapeake Energy

Dr. E. Ronald & Constance* Salvitti

Kenneth & Susan Donahue

Athena Sarris

Richard H. Donnell Foundation

United Way of Washington County

First Commonwealth Bank

UPMC Health Systems

First Niagara Bank

Gary & Maryann Weinstein

Family of Founders Gifts to grant-making funds, sponsorship gifts, and event revenues, although very much appreciated, are not included in the Family of Founders.

Listing includes gifts received through December 31, 2014.

Friend’s Circle ‐ $1,500 Minimum 84 Lumber/Maggie Hardy Magerko Thomas & Peggy Northrop Alex E. Paris Contracting Patrick & Chris O’Brien Anonymous PNC Bank Bob Arnold Anica Rawnsley Atlas Railroad Construction John Robinson Bruce* & Camera Bartolotta Rossin Foundation Gene & Carlyn Belczyk Genevieve Russell Martha Berman Salvitti Family Foundation Besl Transfer Thomas & Mary Jane Sertik Nan Cameron Judge Paul* & Gwendolyn Simmons Richard & Edwina Cameron John Sisson Motors Mark & Nan Campbell Slovenian Savings & Loan Columbia Gas of PA Paul & Shelley Songer Community Bank Speakman, Reithmuller & Allison CORE Network Steel Nation Steel Buildings Tom & Molly Crooks William & Carol Stough Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton Leonard & Debbie Takach William* & Elizabeth Todd FTS International Frank Tracanna, Jr. Gateway Health Plan Jack & Betsie Trew Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Andrew & Julie* Uram George Hanna John & Shirley Vasko Alex & Tammy Hardy Carmina Vitullo Hawthorne Partners Louis* & Shirley Waller Highway Appliance Washington Lions Club William & Jane Hopwood Washington Tool & Machine Dr. Howard* & Mary Eleanor* Jack Washington Wild Things R. G. Johnson Company William Kline & Suzanne Ewing Weavertown Environmental Walter Long Manufacturing Lawrence & Kathleen Welsh Dr. William & Nora McMahon Dr. Philip & Sarah Wildenhain J. Russell & Marilyn Wylie David & Shirley Moore Frank* & Sharon Zerla Vernon & Alvina Neal Foundation *Deceased

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Legacy Celebration Donor Appreciation & Awards Ceremony Signature Sponsor

Philanthropy Sponsors First Commonwealth Bank Washington Financial Heritage Sponsors CONSOL Energy Monongahela Valley Hospital Waller Corporation Laurel Sponsors Community Bank First Federal Savings Bank Washington Health System

A Record‐Breaking Year for Our EITC & OSTC Programs The Foundation’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC) enable local corporations to engage in charitable giving in a very tax-wise manner. The incredible generosity of these 16 local businesses in 2014 resulted in more than $324,000 in contributions (the most received in a single year) to help enhance educational experiences for our community’s children.

EITC & OSTC Corporate Partners

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Allegheny Technologies

EQT Energy

UHS of PA

Burke Racing Stables

First Commonwealth Bank

Verizon

Bridges & Co.

First Niagara Bank

Washington Financial

CONSOL Energy

FTS International

Waste Management

Cowden Associates

Highmark

Dollar Bank

Northwest Savings Bank

Philanthropy Banquet Signature Sponsor

Philanthropy Sponsors

Heritage Sponsors AccuTrex Products

CONSOL Energy

Atlas Services

Mon Valley Hospital

Buck Consultants

Precision Marshall

Charleroi Federal

Washington Health System

Laurel Sponsors California University of PA

Salvitti Family Foundation

Coen Oil

Senator J. Barry Stout & Lenore Stout

Community Bank

William & Saundra Stout

Eckert Seamans

The Uram Family

First Commonwealth Bank

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Financial Information Total Assets in Thousands

Grant-Making in Thousands

Operating Expense Ratio (General & Administrative Expense / Net Assets)

Complete audited financial statements and Internal Revenue Service Form 990 are available upon request and via www.wccf.net

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A Day of Giving for Washington County Charities

September 9, 2015 www.wccfgives.org In just one day, you can make a difference!

Since our inaugural day of giving event in 2013, the WCCF has awarded a total of more than $1 million in grants to more than 100 participating 501(c)(3) charities that serve Washington County.

You can help us reach even greater heights this year!

Beginning at 8 a.m. on September 9, all gifts made to participating charities via w w w .w ccfgives.o rg and all designated WCCF Gives check contributions received by that day will be increased by part of a bonus pool, estimated to be $100,000.

The minimum contribution is only $25, but donors are welcome to give as much and to as many charities as they would like during WCCF Gives.

Share in the excitement of this special event by supporting your favorite local charities through WCCF Gives, Washington County’s official community-wide day of giving.

WCCF Gives is Sponsored by

Alex Paris Contracting

ANSYS

Mylan Charitable Fdtn

Observer‐Reporter

Range Resources

Washington Auto Mall

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