Community Heirloom 2015

The Community Heirloom 2015 Annual Report

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.................................................

38 Our Donors..................................................................................... 40 The Samuel T. Brownlee Society................................................. 64 Family of Founders........................................................................

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Legacy Celebration Sponsors.......................................................

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Philanthropy Banquet Sponsors..................................................

69 Financial Information................................................................... 70 WCCF Gives 2015.......................................................................... 71

Betsie Trew, President & CEO Washington County Community Foundation, Inc. 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

Lynne R. Stout, Secretary Atlas Services Corporation Sandra K. Guthrie, Treasurer Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates

William M. Campbell, Past Chairman Camalloy*

Andrew M. McIlvaine Coen Oil Company

Joan A. Chapman Chapman Corporation

Thomas P. Northrop Observer Publishing Company

Dr. Jarol G. DeVoge Intermediate Unit 1*

E. Alex Paris, III Alex E. Paris Contracting

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

Kurt R. Salvatori CONSOL Energy

Tammy L. Hardy Hardy Enterprises

Brian J. Smith Washington Financial Bank

Thomas F. Hoffman CONSOL Energy*

Dorothy F. Tecklenburg Communications Consultant

Geraldine M. Jones California University of PA

Leo J. Trich, Jr. Ballpark Scholarships

William M. Kline, III Three Rivers Auction Company*

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

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A Trustee Remembered Like many members of the community, the WCCF Trustees and staff were saddened by the August 2015 passing of Dr. Thomas Hart, who served on our Board since 2009. A retired biology professor from Washington & Jefferson College, Dr. Hart had many fantastic experiences conducting scientific research all across the globe and was very interested in local history. His passion for sharing his time, talent, and treasures was evidenced by his steadfast commitment to several local charities, including ours. We are forever grateful for his service.

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Chairman’s Message No matter if you are sharing your time, your talent, or your treasures, the motivation to do so is often derived from a single source: love. The idea that philanthropy, in its many forms, is an act of giving that is “straight from the heart” was the inspiration behind the Community Foundation’s 10th time-limited marketing theme, the Heart o f Giving, which launched at the beginning of 2015.

This past year was a very special time for the WCCF as it marked our 20th year of promoting and facilitating local philanthropy. What began as a tiny acorn of a charity with only $5,000 in assets has matured into a thriving oak with approximately $18,000,000 in assets -- all because of the incredible love and support the Foundation has received from this community.

Much progress has been made since those early days, but Foundation leadership recognizes that in order to have a lasting position as the heart, or center, of local charitable giving, the WCCF must plan for the future. We look forward to soon publicizing and implementing our first Strategic Plan, an initiative that began several years ago under the leadership of Immediate Past Chairman William Campbell. Utilizing a comprehensive, multi-phase process, the Board sought input from diverse community representatives to ensure that local needs will be met in the best way possible.

Another highlight from 2015 was the day we planted roots in our permanent home, the Samuel T. Brownlee House in Eighty Four, PA. The Brownlee House is a spectacular structure on the National Register of Historic Places that was generously donated by Bill and Sandy Stout in 2013. If you have not seen it yet, we hope you will visit soon or follow its rehabilitation on w ccf.net. In addition to housing the Foundation’s offices, we look forward to having this stately building serve as a charity training facility and a heritage museum that can be enjoyed by many.

Additionally, this year we took great pride in the launch of our Heart o f Giving Charity Storybook project, a one-of-a-kind website that is a collection of impact stories about the wonderful charities that serve Washington County. We encourage you to visit sto rybo o k .w ccf.net to read about the fantastic work that is being done locally.

If you are one of the many donors who has opened your heart to the WCCF during the last 20 years, we sincerely thank you! Your support has fueled our growth, enabling us to serve individuals, businesses, and charities in the Washington County area as a fundraiser, grant-maker, donor service organization, and community leader.

Through successful projects such as WCCF Gives, various gifting opportunities to our three pooled funds, (the Acorn Fund, Arts Fund, and Mother’s Fund) and multiple permanent and temporary fund options, we hope to illustrate that we are here to help anyone with a kind spirit and a generous heart to engage in charitable giving.

Warm regards, Deborah E. Takach, Chairman of the Board

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Grants Awarded GRANTS Abernathy Fund for Conservation -$2,000 to Washington & Jefferson College to monitor water quality at Abernathy Field Station -$1,000 to Wash. Hospital Fdtn. for WRC Wellness Center Walking Trail

Berman Family Fund $765 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for the bereavement program

Carol Berthold Charitable Fund -$5,000 to McDonald Presbyterian Church for operating fund -$1,000 to McDonald Volunteer Fire Department for general support of Dr. Ernest L. Abernathy Fund charitable operations $2,000 to WCCF/unrestricted -$1,000 to Greater Washington Pierce R. Anderson Memorial Fund County Food Bank for capital -$2,000 to Washington Area Humane campaign Society/unrestricted -$600 to Heritage Public Library/ -$2,000 to Greater Washington unrestricted County Food Bank/unrestricted -$300 to Old Schoolhouse Players/ -$1,000 to WCCF for the Brownlee unrestricted House Building Fund -$300 to Primrose School & Museum/ Dr. Angelo & Barbara Armenti Fund unrestricted $167 for Fdtn. for California -$500 to Hiram College for the Hiram University of PA for scholarship fund Fund Arts Fund -$300 to Emmaus Ministries/ -$10,000 to Little Lake Theatre unrestricted Company for theatre education and California United Methodist Church outreach $724 to California United Methodist -$1,000 to Trinity Area School District Church/unrestricted for Trinity Hall Museum Richard & Edwina Cameron Fund Scott Ashmore Legacy Fund $3,000 to Washington & Jefferson $529 to Trinity School District for College for Richard & Edwina hunter’s safety program Cameron Scholarship Fund Bassi Family Fund Richard & Edwina Cameron Fund II $5,000 to Bentleyville Public Library -$7,000 to Washington & Jefferson for Bentworth Community Center College for Richard & Edwina Building Project Cameron Scholarship Bentworth Alumni/ -$6,000 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./ Brad Smith Memorial Fund unrestricted $156 to Bentleyville Public Library/ -$1,000 to Denison University/ unrestricted unrestricted

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Grants Awarded Canonsburg Community Fund $100 to Metro Pittsburgh Youth for Christ/Campus Life for Canonsburg Armory Youth Center

Eleanor M. Campbell Fund $430 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for nursing education

Chartiers‐Houston Com. Library Fd $574 to the library/unrestricted

Christian Gathering Church Fund $662 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted Citizens Library Fund $133 to the library/unrestricted

Larry Campbell Fund $412 to AMC Cold River Camp for Larry’s Lair Catholic Endowment for Educational Development (CEED) $3,377 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School for support of the school and the TCE Program of Immaculate Conception Church Center Presbyterian Church Fund $601 to Center Presbyterian Church/ unrestricted Chambers‐Phelan Fund $500 to Liberty United Methodist Church/unrestricted

Betty R. & Clarke M. Carlisle Fund ‐$439 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Fdtn./unrestricted -$879 to First Christian Church/ unrestricted -$439 to Immaculate Conception Church/unrestricted Community Action Southwest Fund -$145 to CAS/unrestricted -$346 to CAS/unrestricted

Community Endowment for Peters Township $2,000 to Junior Achievement of Western PA for Peters Township Entrepreneurship Initiative

Charleroi Area Historical Society Fd $222 to the society/unrestricted

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Grants Awarded

Friends of Dr. Thomas Conner Fund $181 to Washington School District/ unrestricted

-$4,000 to YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for South Hills YMCA Youth Swim Team

Cornerstone Care Health Services Fd John & Thelma Curtis Fund $131 to Cornerstone Healthcare -$5,000 to the Patriot Project/ Services/unrestricted unrestricted

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Crooks Family Charitable Fund II -$1,000 to Dollar Energy Fund/ unrestricted -$1,000 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted -$500 to American Cancer Society/ unrestricted -$500 to American Heart Association/unrestricted -$10,000 to United Way of Allegheny County for designated charity gifts -$1,000 to the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$500 to Animal Friends/unrestricted -$500 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Western PA & WV Chapter/ unrestricted

Sgt. Russell L. Crupe Fund -$300 to Citizens Library Assoc. of Washington PA/unrestricted -$300 to Avella Area Public Library/ unrestricted

Armand C. Dellovade Charitable Fund $550 to Bradford House Historical Assoc. for Anniversary Publication

Ed DeVoge Fund $813 to Little Lake Theatre Company/unrestricted Diabetes Education Fund $602 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for diabetes education at W.R.C. Wellness Center

Grants Awarded EIO Fund (EITC grants to public school districts) -$27,500 to Burgettstown Area Schol District for technology program -$12,000 to Canon-McMillan School District for technology program -$15,000 to Charleroi Area School District for technology program -$25,000 to Chartiers-Houston School District for technology program

-$110 to National MS Society, Georgia Chapter for Walk MS/Todd Hardy Hart History Fund $421 to Bradford House Historical Association/unrestricted Lori Hill Orchestral Fund $400 to Trinity School District for orchestral program

Harold & Enes Hockett Fund -$8,000 to the PA Association of Judge David L. Gilmore Memorial Fd Numismatists for community $400 to Church of the Covenant/ education programs unrestricted -$8,000 to WCCF for the Brownlee Craig Gnagey Memorial Fund House Building Fund $750 to Washington Hospital Fdtn.

-$5,000 to the Patriot Project/ for Teen Outreach ECHO—Trinity & unrestricted Washington School Districts Miss Judy Hopson Arts Fund John Bentley Greenlee & $256 to Washington Community Arts Mary Gates Greenlee Fund & Cultural Center/unrestricted $479 to Bentleyville Public Library/ Horne Family Fund unrestricted -$1,500 to Bradford House Historical Friends of Joan Griffin Fund Assoc. for Anniversary Publication $500 to Prexie Pride Fdtn. for youth -$500 to Washington County basketball equipment and uniforms Historical Society/unrestricted Hamilton Family Fund Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding $200 to Washington City Mission/ Public Educator Award unrestricted $1,000 to Trinity Area School District

Dorothy P. Hardy Charitable Fd II -$1,000 to Canine Companions for Independence for Dogfest Walk ‘n Roll -$1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/unrestricted -$100 to National MS Society, Western PA Chapter for Bike MS/ Dennis Brua

for High School English Department

Robert Jaeger Fund $248 to SPHS CARE Center/ unrestricted Rama Karamcheti Fund for Citizens Library $1,000 to the library/unrestricted (Continued on page 10)

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Grants Awarded Charles & Carol Keller Fund $3,000 to WCCF/unrestricted

Harold & Hazel Lauerman Fund $4,470 to Donora Public Library/ unrestricted Leadership Wash. Fund $274 to Leadership Wash. Co./ unrestricted

Dawn Lindsay Education Fund $160 to Presbyterian SeniorCare for nursing education McBride‐McMaster Fund -$5,000 to PA Trolley Museum for restoration of Wexford Trolley Station

McCune Family Fund -$2,000 to Bentleyville Public Library for Bentworth Community Center Project -$400 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted -$1,200 to Bradford House Historical Association for Anniversary Publication

McDonald Presbyterian Church Fund $1,586 to McDonald Presbyterian Church/unrestricted Bill & Suzette McGowan Fund $500 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted Friends of Thomas R. Milhollan Fd $905 to Alzheimer’s Association/ unrestricted

Thomas H. Milhollan Memorial Fd $300 to Bradford House Historical Assoc. for Anniversary Publication 10

Malcolm L. Morgan Community Fd $600 to Bradford House Historical Assoc. for Anniversary Publication

James C. Miller Fund $150 to Washington Hospital Fdtn. for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Motherʹs Fund -$10,000 to Metro Pittsburgh Youth for Christ/Campus Life for Canonsburg Armory Youth Center -$3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh for mentoring youth in Washington County -$3,000 to Washington Christian Outreach for backpacks, school supplies, coats, and shoes for youth

Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps Fund $2,000 to Washington Drug & Alcohol Commission for 13th Annual Prevention Fair No Longer Me Fund -$15,749 to SWPA Area Agency on Aging/unrestricted -$3,937 to Alzheimer’s Association/ unrestricted

Northrop Family Fund $300 to Bradford House Historical Assoc. for Anniversary Publication Joseph F. Perkins Fund $100 to Wash. Hospital Fdtn. for Teen Outreach ECHO in Burgettstown School District

Grants Awarded Stanley & Mary Pruss Charitable Fd -$300 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School/unrestricted -$300 to Domestic Violence Services of SWPA/unrestricted

Judge Samuel L. Rodgers Fund $250 to Wash. Hospital Fdtn. for Learning Letters & Sounds to Read Program W. Scott Russell Fund $629 to First Presbyterian Church 1793/unrestricted support Russell Family Fund $506 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./ unrestricted Salvitti Family Fund $3,200 to Bradford House Historical Assoc. for Anniversary Publication

Frank Sarris Charitable Fund $1,000 to Canonsburg, Cecil, N. Strabane Public Library Assoc./ unrestricted

Foley A. Selvaggi Memorial Fund $600 to Citizens Library/unrestricted

South Hills YMCA Swim Team Fund $243 to YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, South Hills YMCA for swim team J. Barry Stout Charitable Fund -$5,000 to Bentleyville Area Historical Society for Bentleyville Bicentennial Celebration -$10,000 to Bentleyville Public Library for Bentworth Community Center Building Project T. Philip Stout Memorial Fund -$350 to Bentleyville Public Library/ unrestricted -$350 to Little Lake Theatre Company/unrestricted

William & Saundra Stout Charitable Fund II -$7,500 to Pittsburgh Opera/ unrestricted -$10,000 to Magee Women’s Research Institute & Fdtn. for Cancer Genetics Program -$5,000 to Bentleyville Public Library for Bentworth Community Center Building Project

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Grants Awarded William T. Todd II Memorial Fund $202 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted

Transitional Employment Consultants Fund ‐$128 to TEC/unrestricted

Vitullo Family Fund $150 to Metro Pittsburgh Youth for Christ/Campus Life for Canonsburg Armory Youth Center Louis E. & Shirley J. Waller Fund $265 to Nazareth Baptist Church/ unrestricted

Dr. Charles & Rita Tripoli Fund $511 to Catholic Charities Free Health Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award Care Center/unrestricted United Way Community Endowment $1,000 to the International Order of the Rainbow Girls, Martha Assembly $916 to United Way/unrestricted No. 11 for adaptive bikes for children Varinoski Family Catholic Fund Wash. Area Humane Society Fund -$4 to Immaculate Conception $111 to Washington Area Humane Church for cemetery fund Society/unrestricted -$413 to John F. Kennedy Catholic

School/unrestricted -$413 to St. Paul Seminary/ unrestricted -$413 to Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God/unrestricted -$413 to St. Hillary Parish/ unrestricted

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Wash. Community Arts & Cultural Center Fund $158 to Washington Community Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted

Grants Awarded

Wash. Co. 4‐H Preservation Fund -$290 to Washington County Cooperative Extension for Washington County 4-H -$360 to Washington County Cooperative Extension for Washington County 4-H

O.W. Wilkerson Memorial Fund $1,000 to Claysville Christian church for McGuffey Communities that Care

J. Edgar & Ruth E. Williams Fund -$220 to City of Monongahela for beautification -$220 to First United Methodist Wash. Co. Health Partners Fund Church/unrestricted $126 to Washington County Health -$220 to Mon Valley YMCA/ Partners/unrestricted unrestricted -$220 to Monongahela Area Library/ Wash. Co. Youth Conservation unrestricted Camp Fund -$220 to Monongahela Valley $125 to Washington Hospital Fdtn.

Hospital/unrestricted for WRC Wellness Center Kids -$220 to Monongahela Volunteer Fire Summer Camp Department/unrestricted Wash. Hospital Community Endow.

-$220 to New Eagle Volunteer Fire $185 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./ Department/unrestricted unrestricted -$220 to Tri-County Ambulance/ Wash. Women’s Shelter Fund unrestricted $333 to Domestic Violence Services of -$220 to Washington City Mission/ SWPA/unrestricted unrestricted Weaver Miller Fund -$220 to Washington Area Humane $139 to New Hope Church/ Society/unrestricted unrestricted (Continued on page 14)

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Grants Awarded Women of Philanthropy -$2,000 to Greater Washington County Food Bank for monthly food distribution -$1,000 to Advisory Board on Autism & Related Disorders for Turning Points Discussion Workshop -$1,000 to Beverly’s Birthdays for Washington County Birthday Cheer -$1,000 to Girl Scouts of Western PA for GS Leadership Experience Programming - Washington County -$1,000 to Variety the Children’s Charity for mobility and communication programs

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 Bradford House Historical Assoc. for educational traveling trunk -$1,000 to Wash. Co. Watershed Alliance for watershed passport program -$1,000 to Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living for TRIPIL Wellness Program -$1,000 to Family Promise of SWPA for Wash. Co. case management

Roy R. Gillespie Fund $1,000 to Washington Communities Human Services for Self-Sufficiency Emergency Fund

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

J. Russell Wylie Family Fund $1,000 to Junior Achievement of Western PA for JA Washington Junior/Senior High Impact Initiative

-$73 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ Website Donations -$25 to National Duncan Glass Society/Website Donations -$50 to Washington Area Humane Acorn Fund Society/Website Donations -$10,000 to CASA for Kids/ -$50 to Adaptive Sports/Website unrestricted Donations -$500 to Bradford House Historical Assoc./unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash -$25 to Friends of the Peters Township Public Library/Website Contest Donations -$500 to Charleroi Area Historical Society/unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash -$97 to Main Street Farmers Market/ Website Donations Contest -$49 to Monongahela Public Library/ -$500 to Literacy Council of SWPA/ unrestricted, Click s fo r Cash Contest Website Donations -$75 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ -$500 to Washington County Gay Straight Alliance/unrestricted, Click s Website Donations -$124 to Washington Symphonic for Cash Contest -$1,000 to Citizens Library Assoc. of Orchestra/Website Donations Washington PA/unrestricted, Click s -$25 to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue/ Website Donations for Cash Contest -$25 to Children’s School of Acorn Fund (Pass‐Through) Washington/Website Donations -$970 to Faith Christian Institute of

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Grants Awarded -$100 to Friends of the Peters Township Public Library/Website Donations -$24 to Heritage Public Library/ Website Donations -$24 to PA Elks Major Projects/ Website Donations -$50 to Peters Township Education Foundation/Website Donations -$50 to Special Olympics, Wash. Co. Special Olympics/Website Donations -$600 to Washington Symphonic Orchestra/Website Donations -$100 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ Website Donations -$100 to Women of SWPA/Website Donations -$150 to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue/ Website Donations -$100 to Chartiers-Houston Community Library/Website Donations -$50 to Citizens Library Assoc. of Washington PA/Website Donations

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-$25 to Coalition for Christian Outreach, Washington Campus/ Website Donations -$100 to Greater Washington County Food Bank/Website Donations -$150 to Little Lake Theatre Company/Website Donations -$55 to Low Cost Spay Neuter Wash.Co./Website Donations -$1,000 to PA Elks Major Projects/ Website Donations -$100 to PA Trolley Museum/Website Donations -$50 to Pet Search/Website Donations -$100 to Presbyterian SeniorCare/ Website Donations -$25 to Primrose School & Museum/ Website Donations -$100 to Salvation Army, Washington Corps/Website Donations -$100 to United Way of Washington County/Website Donations -$100 to Washington Area Humane Society/Website Donations -$350 to Washington City Mission/ Website Donations

Grants Awarded -$100 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ Website Donations

-$3,000 to California Area Public Library/unrestricted -$1,876 to California Area School WCCF GIVES GRANTS District Fdtn./unrestricted More than $735,000 in grants was -$4,082 to Calvary Chapel of awarded to more than 100 local Fredericktown for Calvary Chapel charities through this year’s Christian School community-wide day of giving event.

-$595 Canon., Cecil, N. Strabane -$1,114 to A.D. White Research Public Library Assoc./unrestricted Society/unrestricted -$2,510 to CARE Center/unrestricted -$404 to Allegheny Land Trust/ -$28,097 to CASA for Kids/ unrestricted unrestricted -$385 to Amateur Astronomers Assoc. -$3,556 to Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh/unrestricted of Pittsburgh for Washington County -$2,383 to the American Cancer Outreach Society/unrestricted -$1,830 to Center in the Woods/ -$9,761 to American National Red unrestricted Cross/unrestricted -$45 to Charleroi Area Historical -$11,547 to Angel Ridge Animal Society/unrestricted Rescue/unrestricted -$2,264 to Chartiers-Houston -$849 to Arc Human Services/ Community Library/unrestricted unrestricted -$724 to Child Evangelism Outreach/ -$1,086 Avella Area Community unrestricted Assoc./unrestricted -$7,329 to Children’s School of -$560 to Avella Area Public Library/ Washington/unrestricted unrestricted -$13,802 to Citizens Library -$2,148 to Bentleyville Public Library/ Association/unrestricted unrestricted -$9,661 to Coalition for Christian -$4,667 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Outreach/unrestricted Greater Pittsburgh/unrestricted -$3,245 to Community Action -$3,947 to Bradford House Historical Southwest/unrestricted Assoc./unrestricted -$127 to Cornerstone Care/ -$45 to Burgettstown Area unrestricted Community Dev. Corp./unrestricted -$11,328 to Domestic Violence -$1,224 to Burgettstown Community Services of SWPA/unrestricted Library/unrestricted -$516 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh/ -$629 to California Area Historical unrestricted Society/unrestricted

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Grants Awarded

-$145 to Faith Christian School/ unrestricted -$3,563 to Family Promise of SWPA/ unrestricted -$5,707 to Fdtn. for California University of PA/unrestricted -$3,814 to Fredericktown Area Public Library/unrestricted -$7,512 to Friends of the Peters Township Public Library/unrestricted -$791 to Genesis of Pittsburgh/ unrestricted -$127 to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania/unrestricted -$30,971 to Greater Wash. Co. Food Bank/unrestricted -$2,771 to Heritage Public Library/ unrestricted -$4,019 to Highland Ridge Community Development Corp./ unrestricted -$2,675 to Historical Society of Western PA for Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village -$784 to Independence Conservancy/ unrestricted 18

-$2,251 to In-Stride with Therapeutic Riding/unrestricted -$1,768 to John K. Tener Public Library/unrestricted -$325 to Junior Achievement of Western PA/unrestricted -$3,168 to Laurel Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America/unrestricted -$7,259 to Leadership Wash. Co./ unrestricted -$56,796 to Lemoyne Community Center/unrestricted -$18,079 to Literacy Council of SWPA/unrestricted -$14,606 to Little Lake Theatre Company/unrestricted -$2,498 to Low Cost Spay Neuter Washington County (Fix ’ur Cat)/ unrestricted -$3,102 to Main Street Farmers Market/unrestricted -$850 to Marianna Community Public Library/unrestricted -$965 to Marine Toys for Tots Fdtn. for Washington-Greene Co. Toys for Tots

Grants Awarded -$13,544 to Meals on Wheels of Peters Township/unrestricted -$1,108 to Mental Health Association of Wash. Co./unrestricted -$4,918 to Mon Valley YMCA/ unrestricted -$7,936 to Monongahela Area Library/unrestricted -$1,646 to Monongahela Valley Hospital/unrestricted -$4,096 to National Duncan Glass Society/unrestricted -$2,361 to Old Schoolhouse Players/ unrestricted -$1,342 to Olivia Scott Fdtn./ unrestricted -$1,762 to Options Resource Center for Pregnancy & Sexual Health, Education & Counseling/unrestricted -$993 to Pathways Fdtn. of SWPA/ unrestricted -$31,049 to Pennsylvania Elks Major Projects/unrestricted -$572 to Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team for Washington County Animal Response Team -$46,428 to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum/unrestricted -$614 to Persad Center/unrestricted -$2,859 to Pet Search/unrestricted -$6,410 to Peters Township Education Fdtn./unrestricted -$890 to PONY Baseball/Softball/ unrestricted -$4,291 to Presbyterian SeniorCare/ unrestricted -$9,505 to Primrose School & Museum/unrestricted

-$2,009 to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania for Wash. Co. Special Olympics -$2,129 to the Brownson House/ unrestricted -$1,819 to the Pennsylvania State University for Wash. Co. 4-H Forever Endowment -$6,364 to the Salvation Army/ Washington Corps -$441 to Thomas Enzerra Autism Project/unrestricted -$560 to Tickets for Kids Charities®/ unrestricted

In 2015, the WCCF launched its Heart of Giving Charity Storybook project, a unique website that fea‐ tures powerful impact stories about the charities serving the Washington County community.

Visit storybook.wccf.net, and let us know which stories have touched your heart!

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Grants Awarded -$3,937 to Transitional Employment Consultants/unrestricted -$36,012 to United Way of Wash. Co./ unrestricted -$228 to University of Pittsburgh/ Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence -$238 to Variety the Children’s Charity/unrestricted -$5,882 to Village of FPC/unrestricted -$14,090 to Washington & Jefferson College/unrestricted -$23,660 to Washington Area Humane Society/unrestricted -$1,311 to Washington Area Senior Citizens Center/unrestricted -$85,758 to Washington City Mission/ unrestricted -$403 to Washington Community Arts & Cultural Center/unrestricted -$2,633 to Washington Community Theatre/unrestricted -$2,185 to Wash. Co. Bar Fdtn./ unrestricted

-$14,163 to Wash. Co. Gay Straight Alliance/unrestricted -$3,009 to Wash. Co. Health Partners/ unrestricted -$6,619 to Wash. Co. Historical Society/unrestricted -$1,706 to Wash. Co. History & Landmarks Fdtn./unrestricted -$1,971 to Wash. Co Watershed Alliance/unrestricted -$1,343 to Washington Festival Chorale/unrestricted -$24,402 to Washington Hospital Fdtn./unrestricted -$18,712 to Washington Symphony Orchestra/unrestricted -$1,946 to Washington-Greene County Blind Assoc./unrestricted -$14,621 to Watchful Shepherd USA/ unrestricted -$72 to Wesley Spectrum Services/ unrestricted -$4,837 to WOMEN of SWPA/ unrestricted

Some fund names have been abbreviated for spacing.

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Scholarships Awarded Barry Clark Barto Scholarship $500 to Kylee McConnell Bella Capelli’s Academy Black Family Fund ‐$1,000 to Brianne Morgan, CAL U/ Washington Hospital School of Nursing -$1,000 to William Van Norman, Waynesburg University

Buckholt Science Scholarship Fund $500 to Georgia Sim, West Virginia Wesleyan College

-$2,000 to Kaylin Ferguson, Vet Tech Institute -$2,000 to Luke Makrinos, PA College of Technology -$2,000 to Kylee McConnell, Bella Capelli’s Academy -$2,000 to Makenzie Sheppard, West Penn Hospital School of Nursing -$2,000 to Glory Warnock, California University of PA

John & Sophie Choratch Scholarship -$5,000 to Mikayla DeMarino, Indiana University of PA Burgettstown Student Council Fund -$5,000 to Kristen Ellis, $500 to Caley Ritts, LaRoche College Malone University -$5,000 to Chrysta Rands, Burgettstown Lions Club Scholarship Community College of Allegheny Co. ‐$250 to Robert Derosky, -$5,000 to Chad Waggoner, Pennsylvania State University Bethany College -$750 to Caley Ritts, -$5,000 to Rachel Wilkinson, Slippery Malone University Rock University CAS/Dr. Kim Stacher Scholarship Christman Family Scholarship $1,000 to Aaron Previsky, ‐$4,000 to Aliyah Moye, Seton Hill University Kent State University Chapman Family Scholarship Arthur V. Ciervo Scholarship Fund ‐$4,000 to Charles Crowe, $500 to Brittany Piper, California Liberty University University of PA -$4,000 to John-Glen Davis, Margaret Pitek Ciervo Scholarship Waynesburg University $500 to Alexandra Dziak, University -$4,000 to Abigail Shipley, of Pittsburgh California University of PA Joseph P. Femiani Memorial Fund -$4,000 to Haleigh Simpson, West $1,000 to James Gummersbach, Virginia University University of Virginia -$3,000 to Madison Walker, the Culinary Institute of America D. Jack & Geraldine L. Gaido Fund -$2,000 to Austin Butka, $4,000 to Austin Plunkett, University Penn Commercial of North Carolina -$2,000 to Tiffany Cook, (Continued on page 22) Bradford School 21

Scholarships Awarded Heart of Giving Scholarship ‐ First Commonwealth $1,000 to Jessica Bular, Seton Hill University

Heart of Giving Scholarship ‐ Chavla Family Scholarship $1,000 to Zoe Nicastro, Glenville State College David O. & Sara F. Johnson Family Education Fund $1,000 to Kyla Ranko, Robert Morris University

Ryan Johnston & Vaughn Johnston Scholarship $1,000 to David North, University of Chicago

Kearns Family Scholarship $1,000 to Paige Smith, West Virginia University Linda LeFever Scholarship Fund $1,000 to Julie Williams, Carnegie Mellon University

Charles Pappas, Sr. Scholarship $1,500 to Samuel Hockenberry, Westminster College

Dave Pew Memorial Scholarship $500 to Emma Planitzer, Indiana University of PA Megan J. Phillis Scholarship/ Academic Excellence $500 to Robert Derosky, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Paul Pipik Fund/Health Sciences $850 to Ryan Beyer, California University of PA

Elizabeth Plumer Memorial Scholarship $1,000 to Madison Aloia, Indiana University of PA Ringgold Alumni Scholarship Fund $250 to Alex Nageli, Viriginia Tech Rebecca Sarah Rogers Scholarship $1,000 to Cassidy Hiles, University of Mount Union

Alice Boone Main Memorial Fund $500 to Branigan McGowan, West Liberty University Hunter Lafe McAdoo Scholarship $1,000 to Brooke Dorsey, West Liberty University

Scholarship Fund for the Arts $500 to Thomas Matyas, California University of PA Olivia Scott Scholarship Fund -$1,000 to Samantha Berry, Pennsylvania State University Ronald T. Miller, II Scholarship Fund -$1,000 to Marissa Durbin, University $1,000 to Samantha Chaudhari, of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Sprowls College & Post‐Graduate Sam & Bev Minor Fund Scholarship Fund $1,000 to Michael Christopher, $1,000 to Matthew McDonald, Penn State Fayette Westminster College

Kirk C. Moninger Fund $400 to Megan Simpson, Westminster College 22

Scholarships Awarded

Clyde J. Tracanna/Washington Rotary Club Fund -$1,000 to Emeline Ferguson, Grove City College -$1,000 to Adam Hasson, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College -$1,000 to Jenna Shallcross, Grove City College

Washington County Visiting Nurses’ Association Scholarship -$3,000 to Mariah Ketter, Waynesburg University -$3,000 to Haley Schmidt, Edinboro University

Washington Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship -$1,500 to Garrett Guthrie, Waynesburg University -$1,500 to Lauren Hess, Lebanon Valley College -$1,500 to Nicholas Larimer, Grove City College EPK Fund (EITC Pre‐K Scholarships) -$850 to Calvary Chapel Christian School

-$2,550 to Central Christian Academy -$2,975 to Madonna Catholic Regional -$28,475 to Mon Valley YMCA -$2,550 to Village of FPC

EOS Fund (OSTC K‐12 Scholarships) -$7,400 to Bishop Canevin High School -$1,080 to Faith Christian School -$28,325 to First Love Christian Academy -$4,000 to Madonna Catholic Regional ESO Fund (EITC K‐12 Scholarships) -$400 to Bishop Canevin High School -$3,600 to Calvary Chapel Christian School -$12,800 to Central Christian Academy -$5,200 to Faith Christian School -$5,200 to First Love Christian Academy -$10,000 to John F. Kennedy Catholic School -$7,200 to Madonna Catholic Regional -$800 to Open Door Christian School -$2,198 to St. Patrick’s Catholic School 23

Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service

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here are standards of excellence, and then there are the standards of Alex Paris. One is remarkably higher than the other.

To Alex, anything worth doing is worth doing right, and it is a philosophy that permeates his many activities – especially his service.

A lifelong resident of Washington County, Alex graduated from Avella High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Liberty University. Representing the third generation at the helm of the family business, Alex Paris Contracting, Alex has earned a reputation for his business acumen and commitment to quality. He has served as the Vice Chairman of the National Utility Contractors Association and is a Former President of the PA Utility Contractors Association. In both 2001 and 2009, he was named Contractor of the Year by the PA Utility Contractors Association.

Those who know Alex will agree that he is generous in many ways – especially with his time, his knowledge and expertise, and his charitable giving.

Left top: Alex makes an extra effort to be available when the Foundation welcomes community leaders and donors to the Brownlee House. In this photo, he spends a few minutes discussing the rehabilitation project with Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan.

Left bottom: As the Brownlee House Project Manager, Alex also helps to keep Trustees apprised of the house’s progress. His expertise has been a true asset.

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Alex Paris During the award presentation at We look forward to hosting our the WCCF’s Legacy Celebratio n, first open house so that all can see how award namesake Richard White, rethe “Alex Paris standard” has helped marked, “When you are considering to restore this beautiful building to its individuals in this community who are former glory. extraordinarily giving, it should be no Alex and his wife Valerie have been surprise when the name Alex Paris very generous to the WCCF, making comes to mind. Elected to the WCCF contributions to the Acorn Fund and Board of Trustees in 2010, Alex has other diverse initiatives. Through his served on numerous committees incompany, he has been a proud annual cluding Executive, Development, and WCCF Gives sponsor since this program’s Personnel. Despite his busy schedule, inception and is a member of the Fam i‐ he makes every effort to be present at ly of Founders, which helps to ensure the as many Foundation meetings and Foundation has the operational supevents as possible . port it needs in . .” order to grow.

He went on to In addition to “In all honesty, I’ve really say, “When it all that he does for grown a lot from being came time to asthe WCCF, Alex involved with the sign the role of has also made time Community Foundation.

Project Manager to serve on the It’s a great organization . . . Boards of the for the Brownlee Washington HosHouse rehabilitaI am amazed by the pital Foundation, tion project, it was people it touches . . . “ Athletics Inc. of clear that no one ‐Alex Paris Avella, and the was better suited West Liberty Unito serve in this capacity than Alex, who did not hesi- versity Foundation.

Upon accepting the award, Alex tate to undertake this important job. stated, “In all honesty, I’ve really Not only has he helped in coordinating with contractors on the work that grown a lot from being involved with has needed to be completed but he has the Community Foundation. It’s a assisted in important development great organization . . . I am amazed by meetings with prospective donors to the people it touches . . . The other secure needed resources.” thing I am amazed by is the group of This past April, the Foundation outstanding individuals who are inrelocated its offices to the historic Sam- volved with it . . . So, I thank you for uel T. Brownlee House in Eighty Four, the award, but I really thank you for which was donated to the WCCF by the opportunity.”

William and Saundra Stout in 2013.

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

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hile their products may be known for being rough, tough, and durable out in the field, SunnySide Supply has a definite soft spot -- helping people in need.

This fully integrated supply company that predominately serves the oil and gas industry has been a distributor of general and industrial safety supplies for more than 30 years. And during that time, owners Paul and Nanette Battista have been committed to a “hands-on approach to service and giving.”

“Our community involvement is almost second nature,” Paul remarked.

For instance, in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Paul and Nanette decided to do something special – host a Carhartt fashion show fundraiser for the local chapter of Autism Speaks. The charity was chosen as a way to show their support for a customer who had an Autistic child.

Another of their favorite charitable activities was inspired by a different child – their own. When the couple’s daughter was a high school junior, she expressed an interest in attending Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, a summer camp that teaches students from all across the Commonwealth real-world business skills (which encompass everything from research and development to marketing and inventory management).

Upon her return, she insisted that her dad consider serving as a “company advisor.” Although the role required an intense 80-hour commitment during

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SunnySide Supply the week, Paul was hooked and spent great thing for our kids to be able to one week for the next five years volun- share in this experience of community service.” teering for the program.

“What has made this country really strong is “We aim to instill pride, a good work ethic, the free enterprise sysand volunteerism into to all that we do. We tem . . . Business in not would like SunnySide to be known for just about numbers, and taking care of the community.” this experience shows ‐Paul Battista kids the other career opportunities that are Other local organizations Sunnyavailable,” he remarked. Today, the Side has helped in different ways over company annually sponsors two the years include Washington City PFEW scholarships for Fort Cherry Mission, FFA, 4-H, Arc Human SerHigh School students.

Paul has also dedicated his time vices, Washington Jazz Society, and and talents to serving as Board Chair- the Multiple Sclerosis Society. man of the Mt. Pleasant Township Mu- But the company’s good works nicipal Authority, spending countless have not been limited to causes in their volunteer hours working to bring sew- own backyard. When parts of our age lines to the community. Although country have been devastated by hurricanes and tropical storms, SunnySide it doesn’t sound glamorous, it is an important $19 million project that will has stepped into action – helping to provide a much-needed service to get vital supplies from point A to point many people.

B as well as making financial contribu In her free time, Nanette is on the tions.

Loan Review Committee of the Wash- Due to the increased activity in the ington County Council on Economic oil and gas sector, the company had a Development, a non-profit that is dedi- particularly good year in 2012 and made two separate donations to the cated to strengthening the local busiAmerican Red Cross to help the vicness community.

So, when the Chair of the Hickory tims of Hurricane Sandy. “We saw Apple Festival needed someone to be such a need and had the financial reresponsible for the event’s “bank,” the sources to be able to offer that supBattistas were quickly identified as the port,” Paul stated. family for the job. “It was wonderful to “We aim to instill pride, a good be considered trustworthy enough to worth ethic, and volunteerism into all be asked,” Nan commented. that we do. We would like SunnySide Paul added, “There was a void, and to be known for taking care of the they needed someone to step up. It’s a community.”

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

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here is no denying that we are instilled with a desire to protect the things that we love – our families and friends, our homes, and even our most precious possessions. And there is one local company that has demonstrated a special dedication to protecting our community and some of the things that it holds most dear.

NSA Security Forces is a full-service private security firm with over 30 years in combined law enforcement experience. The company employs over 100 fully-trained security officers and offers a wide range of services for industrial/commercial sites, special events, traffic control, and schools.

Founder and President Russell Crupe, who spent 20 years as a corrections officer and 30 years as a state constable, attests the creation of the business was all about being in the “right place at the right time,” and that feeling of good fortune is what has helped to inspire the company’s commitment to charitable giving and service.

“I felt that God put me into business, so I needed to give back,” he attests.

Since safety and security are the company’s main focus, it should come as no surprise that many of the organizations NSA likes to sup“I felt that God put me into business, port are those that are responsiso I needed to give back.” ble for safeguarding our re‐Russell Crupe gion’s history and heritage.

The David Bradford House and the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, Washington County Antique & Bottle Club, the National Duncan Glass Society, West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Carnegie Museums, and the Heinz History Center are just a few that have benefitted from the company’s generosity.

“NSA Security Forces stepped forward from the start to support the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, contributing greatly to its success,” remarked William (Tripp) Kline, III, Whiskey Rebellion Festival Co-Chairman. “Russ and his NSA Security employees also work tirelessly to ensure the safety of all our festival guests.”

Additionally, the company has been committed to supporting youth activities and sports like the Bass Club of Washington, PA’s Bass Buddy Tournament, Trinity hockey, and PONY Baseball.

But NSA’s commitment to the community is not limited to providing monetary or in-kind support.

Leading by example, Russ is also passionate about sharing his time with his favorite charitable causes. He is the President and a 40-year member of the Washington County Antique Bottle & Glass Club, Board Director of the Nation28

NSA NSASecurity SecurityServices Forces al Duncan Glass Society, President of the Local Chapter (Chapter 1) of the National Duncan Glass Society, Founder and President of the Wheeling Area Glass Society, as well as Museum President of the West Virginia Museum of American Glass.

And just one week after the Foundation’s Philanthropy Banq uet, he was found at the Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, running its preThanksgiving Day Dinner.

Some might say that his personal commitment to service has helped to inspire those with whom he works.

Russ and his wife, Heidi, established the Sgt. Russell L. Crupe Jr. Fund at the WCCF in memory of their son to support the Avella Area Public Library and Citizens Library. Many NSA employees are actively involved with the annual softball tournament that benefits the fund – not because it’s a company activity (it isn’t) but because they want to have a hand in helping a good cause.

A cash bash and walk for Multiple Sclerosis are also being planned by members of the NSA team.

Sometimes, it is the little things that will make a big impact, and Russ is a firm believer that it is not about how much you can give, but rather the willingness to do something good for the benefit of others.

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Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

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hrough its sophisticated simulation software, ANSYS enables its customers to analyze the performance of various products prior to production, helping to reduce costs and to achieve optimal results. But no such simulation or analysis was performed by ANSYS itself as it embarked on its corporate philanthropy program. In fact, the company did not set out to create a corporate philanthropy program.

“It happened organically,” said James Cashman, ANSYS Chief Executive Officer. “At ANSYS our employees know that our worst day is better than some people’s best day and so we just want to do something to help.”

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the top down, he said. Rather, a committee of employees representing a cross-section of the company, decide collectively what to support, and all ANSYS employees are able to suggest charitable projects to the Committee.

Those projects that appeal most to this Southpointe-based corporation are those that enable an ANSYS gift to leverage other philanthropy, and that provide volunteer opportunities for ANSYS employees.

One such leveraging effort was the $10,000 gift to the Washington City Mission, made shortly after the Mission’s building in Washington sustained substantial damage in a June fire. “When we made that gift to the Mission, we encouraged other companies to make a similar gift to help,”

ANSYS remembered Mr. Cashman. According educational programs and competito Dr. Sally Mounts, Development Di- tions, including the Girls Rock Science rector of the Washington City Mission, program at the Carnegie Science Centhe ANSYS gift was the first major gift ter, the BEST (Boosting Engineering, received after the fire and the ANSYS Science, and Technology) robotics challenge was instrumental in helping competition and the FIRST (For Inspito secure several other corporate gifts ration and Recognition of Science and of $10,000, as well as many other gifts Technology) robotics competition.

To encourage employee involvement of lesser amounts.

Another leveraging effort was the with charities, ANSYS matches a portion of an employee’s gift to a qualified ANSYS Tickets for Charity program that enabled local charities to receive charity, and provides flexible scheduling for employees to volunteer. With 100% of their ticket sales for the offices worldwide, ANSYS employees MYLAN Classic, which was held in Washington County from 2010 to 2013. volunteer for a wide variety of charitaOver this span, ANSYS donated tens ble activities, from packing food boxes of thousands of dollars to the bonus at food banks, to serving meals to the pool, which enabled local charities to homeless and coordinating fundraisraise $1,800,000 for their causes. The ing walks and clothing drives. James bonus pool was disbursed to the chari- Cashman eagerly shared many stories ties based upon the percentage of tick- of how ANSYS employees are making a difference around the globe. But no ets sold.

In addition to taking the lead on a story gave him greater joy than that of challenge to support local charities, the house that ANSYS sponsored for a ANSYS also responds to challenges Washington County Habitat for Hufrom others. After learning of the manity family.

Working alongside its future ownWashington County Community Foundation’s successful day of giving, er, a single mother of three children, Cashman and other ANSYS employees WCCF Gives, ANSYS contributed $10,000 in each of the past two years to measured, sawed, hammered, and painted, until the house became a realthe day of giving bonus pool, which resulted in grants of $1,370,000 to local ity. When it was time for the family to charities. move in, ANSYS employees organized To encourage young people to be- a house-warming party with food and come involved with simulation techgifts. A photo of the home owner and nology, the company provides a stuher children is prominently displayed in Cashman’s office. “They have bedent version of its software, ANSYS Student, free of charge. It also partici- come a part of the ANSYS family and pates in many STEM (science, technol- we keep in touch,” said Cashman.

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Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award

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n old radio sits on the chalkboard tray in Thomas Trettel’s classroom.

Not because it is relevant to his lessons in American Literature, but because it is a catalyst for conversation with his students.

This 38-year veteran educator, who has taught students of all abilities from grades 7 to 12, knows how important it is to connect with the kids, especially those who may not see the value of education.

“I always try to be the most excited person in the room . . . If the kids think that you think what you are doing is really, really important, they will think it is really important,” he remarked.

The Charleroi native graduated from California State Teachers College (now California University of Pennsylvania) in 1977. At the time, he was hoping to be a journalist, but since the college offered no journalism program, he opted for an English degree and “drifted” into education.

His first day of student teaching cemented his fate. Tom was in a class by himself in Monessen High School, standing before a group of kids who weren’t much younger than he was. Terrified of how he was going to fill the period, he simply started talking. By the end of the day, he came home and told his parents: “This is what I want to do.”

Tom taught in both Avella School District and Parkersburg, West Virginia,

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respond when they are. before being hired by Trinity School One parent wrote, “My son was not District in 1983.

He spent 15 years at Trinity Middle academically motivated; however, Mr. Trettel saw his potential. Due to Mr. School and then moved to Trinity High School, working mostly with alternative education program participants (at-risk “My son was not academically youth, special education stumotivated; however, Mr. Trettel saw dents, and those in the judicial his potential . . . Upon graduation, my system).

Helping his classes to relate son stated that Mr. Trettel was one of two teachers in his mind that was course material to real-world applications, such as employtruly in the teaching profession ment, has been key. Sometimes for the right reasons.” he would have students com‐Parent of One of Mr. Trettel’s Students plete job applications so that they could be reviewed and corrected by a business professional. He also used to help place stu- Trettel’s interest in my son’s success, dents in jobs if they met certain criteria my son wanted to reach Mr. Trettel’s in their academic courses. expectations of him. Upon graduation, On a personal level, Tom likes to my son stated that Mr. Trettel was one of two teachers in his mind that was keep things “old school” – No Facebook. No Twitter. No cell phone. Alt- truly in the teaching profession for the hough he does use some technology in right reasons.” the classroom, he attests, “With litera- Retiring at the end of this school year, Tom is happy to leave Trinity on ture, it’s still about the book.” a high note, but having left such an Many candid and insightful moments in his classes were the result of impression on so many individuals, he honest conversations about literature. will surely be missed by his coFor instance, Tom Sawyer’s Huck Finn workers and students alike.

“That means more to me than anywas given as a recent assignment.

Those familiar with the text will be thing – that the people in this building, aware it includes language considered parents, and students all helped to controversial by today’s standards, so nominate me for this award,” he reTom always prefaces works such as marked. these with discussion. He continues to “Teachings is the best job anybody be surprised by how much these can have, at least for me it is . . . the young people appreciate being treated kids have kept me young.” like adults, and how positively they

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Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award

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otorcyclists may have a rep- sure the event is a success – both finanutation for being tough, but cially and logistically. A core group of there are many riders in this communi- dedicated individuals begin planning ty with a soft spot for helping charimonths in advance. And on the day of ties. And when it comes to helping the event, there are many who give of charities, Dave Richards is known as their time to ensure that all runs safely, the leader of the pack. including police and fire departments Through his involvement with the who help to control traffic.

Blue Knights (a non-profit fraternal The organizers’ goal is continue to organization consisting of active and support all the charities who have reretired law enforcement officers who ceived a check in the past (all are 501 enjoy riding motorcycles) and Wash(c)(3)s that provide a community, ington Lodge No. 164 Free & Accepted child, or family-oriented program).

Masons, Dave has spent over a decade Because there are so many different as the lead organizer of the Blue Ride, worthwhile causes involved, sponsors a popular local motorcycle event that and riders have little difficulty finding benefits local charities. To date, the one near and dear to their hearts.

Blue Ride has raised more than Charities helped by the 2014 Blue Ride: $347,000.  2000 Turkeys  Make-A-Wish It all began in 2003 with an idea.  Allegheny Camp Cadet  Masonic Charities While Dave was serving as President  American Cancer Society  Masonic Children’s Learning Center of the Blue Knights, the group decided (Relay For Life)  Angel Ridge Animal Rescue  Masonic Temple Preservation Association they wanted to do something big for  Big Brothers & Big Sisters  Meals on Wheels (Chartiers (Laurel Region) benefit of the community. Co-hosting a  Blue Knights Bog Fund Hill United Presbyterian Church) (Injury Relief Fund) motorcycle run for charity with Wash Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.  Canonsburg-Houston ington Lodge No. 164 F&AM seemed  Ronald McDonald House Ministerial Assoc.

(Thanksgiving Dinners) Pittsburgh to be a logical choice.  CASA for Kids  Salvation Army (Washington) In 2004, the inaugural event includ-  Catholic Charities of  Salvation Army of Greene Greene Co. ed 185 bikes, nearly doubling their  CMA Car Cruise for Ameri- Co.  Syria Shrine Hospital Cancer Society expectations. By 2009, there were ap-  can Community Action SW  Tri State Ftdn. for Safety & Education (Child Safety proximately 700 bikes registered for  Community Scholarship Seats & Bike Helmets) Fund of CM the event. Today, on average, the Blue  Covenant Church (Holy  Troop B Camp Cadet  Washington Area Toys for Family Institute) Ride draws nearly 1,000 participants Tots  Domestic Violence Services and riders from all across the East  Washington Care Center of SWPA  East Franklin TEC School  Washington Christian Coast – even Canada!

(Greene County) Winter Outreach Program Coat Program  Washington City Mission Dave said, “The ride would never  Fayette County Food Bank  Washington Co. Young come off without the sponsors who  Free Wheelchair Mission Marines Warriors donate, the riders who come out, and  Gifts for Kids in Fayette Co.  Wounded (Washington County Area)  Greene Co. CYS Foster the community that gets involved.” It  Wreaths Across America Parents Fund  Greene Co. Humane Society takes a huge network of people to en Lemoyne Center

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Dave Richards

Taking Blue Ride committee members to the check presentations is a top priority for Dave. For example, while delivering Washington Christian Outreach’s check, those in attendance saw hungry people who would receive a decent meal because of their hard work. “That’s what makes the whole experience worthwhile,” he recalls.

While Dave is happy to share information on how to organize a successful ride, you shouldn’t count on him to plan yours. The Blue Ride has always been his primary focus. So the only question that remains is: “Will he do it again next year?”

“I look at it and say, that $30,000 or $40,000 dollars a year, all those charities aren’t going to get that money if we don’t hold the Blue Ride. That’s what gives you the drive to do it,.”

Helping people just seems to come naturally to Dave, who is a Sergeant in the North Strabane Police Department with a 30-year career in law enforcement. In addition to his participation in the Blue Knights and Washington Lodge No. 164 F&AM, he is President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 22, and a member of Elks Lodge No. 776, Scottish Rite (Pittsburgh and Coudersport), Syria Shrine Pittsburgh, Tall Cedars Forest No. 149, the Pin Club Masonic Ceremonial Unit, and the Masonic Temple Association.

“When you’re busy, it’s easy to say ‘I don’t have time for that,’ but I have always made the effort to help when someone asks for help, even if it is just returning a call,” he remarked. “If you are able to help someone, you do. You make that effort.”

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2015 Philanthropists of the Year

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e all love a happy ending, especially one that reverberates throughout a community.

For many years, Ed Bedwell suffered from heart disease, until a life -saving heart transplant gave him his life back, and bestowed upon Nancy Bedwell many more vibrant years with her husband. The Bedwells have always supported local charities, but understandably they are particularly grateful to the American Heart Association. Because they experienced firsthand how important the services of the AHA were to patients, they have volunteered their time and expertise to the organization, as well as given generously of their financial resources. Ed served as the President of the local chapter and Nancy chaired its major

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fundraiser, the annual Heart Ball.

Although the 2015 Philanthropists of the Year were not born and raised in Washington County as many previous honorees were, the Bedwells have made their home in Washington County for more than two decades, and have focused their generosity on projects which benefit the Washington County community.

“We live and do business in this community and we believe in keeping our giving local,” said Ed, whose business, Beverage Distribution Incorporated, has provided beverages and prizes for various fundraising activities, for qualified charities as well as individuals and families in need.

Nancy, a Trustee of the Hauber Foundation headquartered in Pitts-

Ed & Nancy Bedwell Bedwell burgh, works to ensure that each year Washington County charities are the recipients of some of the grants from the Foundation, which was created by her parents, William and Jean Hauber of Upper St. Clair.

Just a few of the local charities that have benefitted from the Bedwells’ generosity include the Brownson House, David Bradford House, CASA for Kids, Domestic Violence Services of SWPA, Main Street Farmers Market, Salvation Army - Washington Corps, United Way of Washington County, Washington County Community Foundation, Washington City Mission, Washington County Food Bank, Washington County Historical Society, Washington County Jazz Society, Washington Hospital Foundation, Whiskey Rebellion Festival, and the Washington Rotary Club.

Ed and Nancy encourage volunteerism as a way to learn about community needs and the charities working to address those needs.

“Volunteerism is a great way to learn about charities,” said Nancy, who has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She fondly reminisced about the many musical performances she and her “Little” attended over the years.

“We still stay in touch, mostly through texts, and we try to get together at least once a year,” remarked Nancy, who proudly announced that her “Little” just graduated from nursing school.

Ed was born in Chicago and gradu-

ated from the University of Wisconsin with a business degree. Various positions in the beverage industry necessitated several relocations, including one to Upper St. Clair, where he purchased a home next to Nancy’s parents.

After graduating from Ohio University with a teaching degree, Nancy taught school for five years in Ohio before returning to her parents’ home, where she met Ed. Their hearts became one and they have been married now for twenty-five years.

As successful business people, they favor charities that are well-managed.

Before selecting charities to receive their support, Nancy will often research those charities through an online website that provides ratings of a charity’s financial health, accountability and transparency.

They are as focused in their philanthropic endeavors as they are in their business endeavors Together, they have opened their hearts and their South Franklin farm to many stray or abused animals – dogs, cats, horses and various other critters.

The farm work and the business both require a strong work ethic, and both Ed and Nancy believe that characteristic can enable people to overcome obstacles in their lives. They like to direct their charitable giving to help people who also display strong work ethics and are working hard to improve their lives. According to Ed, “We want to help people lead better lives, not enable them to continue destructive behavior.”

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James H. McCune Acorn Society Class of 2015 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 “It doesn’t matter how big or how small the contribution they all make a difference.”

- Vicki King, Customer Solution Specialist, Washington Financial

“The Washington County Community Foundation helps to provide a ring‐fence around the most vulnerable among us to protect them from the ravishes of poverty, illiteracy, & domestic violence.”

- Gary E. Stout, ESQ

“Northwest has a deep rooted commitment to giving back to the community.

The WCCF has been the perfect partner in fulfilling this mission. The WCCF connects us with those in need and ensures that our contributions have the greatest impacts on our community.”

- Chris Claspy, VP, Washington County Area Manager, Northwest Savings Bank

“The WCCF continues to provide a great value to our community by not only providing a vehicle to channel charitable dollars but more importantly, by promoting a spirit of philanthropy among all associated within it.”

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- Patrick O’Brien, Sr. EVP & COO, Community Bank

William T. Allison, Jr.

Allan C. Lucchini

Kenneth L. Baker*

F. Joseph Marsh

Paul N. Barna* **

Barron P. McCune, Jr.

Neil D. Bassi

James H. McCune

R. Carlyn Belczyk

David W. Moore

John A. Campbell

Edward C. Morascyzk

Mark A. Campbell

R. Maureen Myers

Christopher Claspy

Lonnie C. Nicholls

Robert T. Cupp, Jr.

Patrick G. O’Brien

Judge John F. DiSalle

Debbie O’Dell Seneca

Judge Richard DiSalle

William D. Phillips*

Dennis E. Dutton

James Proudfit

Suzanne Ewing

Mary Pruss

Harold Fergus

John A. Rodgers

Jane Fergus

Mary Jane Greenlee Sertik

Judge Thomas D. Gladden

Kimberly Shoup

Charles R. Guthrie

Brian J. Smith

Sandra K. Guthrie

William G. Stough

L. Dawn Haber

Gary E. Stout

Robert Hillberry

Joseph Stromei

Cary Jones

Deborah E. Takach

Charles C. Keller*

John C. Tecklenburg, II

Loretta B. Kendall

Thomas J. Uram*

Susan Mondik Key

Kristian E. White

Vicki King

Richard L. White

William King

Mark G. Winiecki

Cynthia B. Kotowski

* Legacy Member

Warren E. Lemley, Jr.

** Deceased

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Our Donors – 2015 - A -

18 Karat 84 Lumber A & S Landscaping A.C. Dellovade Aaron Accounting PC Chris, Tara, & Cameryn Abbott Janet S. Abernathy Mr. & Mrs. Keith Abrams Dorothy M. Acciai AccuTrex Products Ace Lightning Protection Mark & Lori A. Acree Edward J. Adamchik David & Linda Adams Sylvia Adams Lois Adams King Bob & Phyllis Adkins Carol & Jon Adler Judith Adler-McNutt Betty & Guy Albero Alex E. Paris Contracting Chris & Greg Alexander Laura Alexander Allegheny Foundation Diane (Greco) Allen Karen Allen Barbara & David Allen William & Colleen Allison Robert J. & Toni J. Allridge Susan Alrutz Karen Altman Sulo Alto James & Elizabeth Amato Diane L. Ambrose American Machining Doug & Shanti Amos Jim & Vickie Amos Rob and Jamie Anders

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Michael Anderson & Kelly Dollins T. H. Anderson Barry Anderson Paula & Jim Anderson Scott & Katherine Anderson Kathy and Phil Esno Ginger Andredas Marion Andresky Charles & Carol Andrew Mary Jo Andrews Erin Andy Carol Andy Angelo Falconi Finance & Rental Don Angelone Julie Angotti Anonymous (Multiple) ANSYS Diane R. Antila Roger & Donna Antis Sylvia Aperfine Lisa Argent Dale and Connie Armitage John & Vera Arva Lance Ashbrook Atlas Services Corp.

Keith Aylsworth

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B.P.O.E. #931/Home Service B.R.C. Lions Club Melyn & Anthony Bachinski Nancy Backenstoss Don Bailey Carol R. Baits Ken Baker Kathryn Bakos Joe & Becky Balint P. Bamberger Dr. Rita Baranwal

Our Donors – 2015 Raymond & Barbara Keith & Joanne Barber Diana Barber Mary Ann Barbosky Nancy Barley Jim & Kathy Barnes John P. Barney & JBS Cranes & Accessories Diane Barnhart E.J. Barnickel Lori Barr Mr. & Mrs. John M Barron Dane Bartkus Christopher & Lynn Bartkus Joanne Barto Camera Bartolotta William & Theresa Bartolotta Nile & Carole Barton Tom & Peggy Bashline Joseph Basile Neil & Donna Bassi Paul & Nanette Battista Neil & Traci Bayer Eileen Bazzoli A. Kay Beck Scott Becker Lou Becker Alice M. Becker Lois Jean Bedillion Ed & Nancy Bedwell Beedenbender Judy & Marty Beichner Shelly Belcher Carlyn Belczyk Bill & Dawn Bell John Bell Jennifer Belmore Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #1074 Linda G. Benini

Bill & Claudia Bennett Bentleyville Lioness Club Alan Benyak Bergʹs Cabinetmaking & Stained Glass Martha Y. Berman Priscilla J. Bernard Lynn Berry Carol L. Berthold Anita Betschart Sheila Bias Darcy E. Bickerton Clark Bickerton Paul L. Bickerton Elaine Bigler Darlene Bigler Edward & Charlane Bikar Leah Billie Jackie Birckbichler Daniel F. Bistarkey Jon & Kathy Bittner B.J. Jay & Elizabeth Black Julia Black Thomas Black Blane & Kim Black Bill & Sheila Black David & Kathryn Black Elizabeth Bladel Edward Blank Bernadette Blon Jim & Susan Blue Bobʹs Tavern Erin Bock Diane Bock Dennis Bockus Bodnar Family Joe & Carolyn Bogo Herbert Bohling Mary Jean Bonar David Boni

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Our Donors – 2015 Beverly Bonnell Patricia & Joseph Boros Kelly Borra Kelly Borsani Cynthia & Donald Boss Doug Bostich Charles Bowers Jeffrey & Rebecca Bowman William Boydston Alyson Boyer Barrett L. Bozovich Agent BPOE #455 Monongahela Elks Braddock Elks #883 Bradley Physical Therapy Hazel Bradshaw Jessica Braughler David & Dorothy Brecht Troy & Liz Breese Donald & Beth Breiding John & Maureen Breitigan Bill & Carole Breitweiser Steve Breuner Mark & Linda Brezinski Brian Weisman (Jasonʹs Brass Poles) Lisa Briegel Terry & Bridget Broaddrick Lesley Andy Brock P. Douglas & Lesly Brock Christina Brogna Bromelkamp Ruth B. Brosky The Browells Amy J. Brown John & Mary Brown Barbara A. Brown Renee Brown John Brown Jude Brown Margaret Brown Mr. & Mrs. Ellsworth Browning

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Sally Browning, Rob Dattis, Mike Petix, & James Weisser Teri Curry & Kim Brumbaugh Vicki Bryan Cheryl Bryan Jim & Coral Bryja Richard & Rosemary Bucchianeri David Buchta & Harmon Ziegler Buck Consultants-Xerox Paul & Helen Buckholt Lisa J. Buday Attorney at Law Budd Baer Georgia Faye & Charles L. Bulger Bulseco Family Sheila Burcin Connie Burd John & Esther Burkett Darcie Burkhholder Jen Burkholder Grendolyn Burney Kate & Bracken Burns Kelli Burns Hentrietta M. & William P. Burns Parker Burroughs Susanne Bushman Donna Bussey Elisa Butler Byers Family Helen Byers

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Mary Cadez Lugene Calderone Connie Caldwell California University of Pennsylvania Kim Callaghan Nan J. Cameron Peter & Kathleen Cameron Richard & Edwina Cameron

Our Donors – 2015 Patrick D. Cameron Carolyn D. Campbell Marian Campbell William M. & Carolyn Campbell Wes & Daralyn Campbell Lynn Campbell James & Jackie Campbell Christie & Keith Campbell William J. Campbell James & Carol Campbell Campbell Insurance Associates John & Judith Campsey Joshua & Chelsea Camson Judith F. Caplan Anthony & Karen Cardone Care Charles & Paula Carey Michael & Madeline Carlson Linda Carpenter David J. Carpenter Rita Carr Ron Carrola Scott & Joan Carter Carter Family Casey Castle Tower Apartments G. Thomas & Judith Ann Caudill Brian & Brenda Celani Bill & Flozanne Ceriani Cervenak Family cfsbank Michael & Natalie Chaido David & Joyce Chambers Jonathan & Cara Chambers Tanya Chaney Channel Craft & Distribution Mr. Robert J. & Mrs. Vaughn P. Chapman Chapman Corporation Lisa & Tom Chappel Paul & Norma Chasko

Theresa Cheplic Reverends Walter & Patricia Cherry The Cherrys Chester Family Carl & Marge Chiarenza Theresa Child Childrenʹs School Class of 1989 Carol Chiodo Eric M. Chipps Chloeʹs Adornments Chokel Family CHROME Federal Credit Union Dr. Lisa M. Cibik Dorene Ciletti Wayne M. Cimino Bill & Kathy Cissna Karen M. Clark Pat Clarke Nancy Clarke Nancy Close A.M. Clyne & B.S. Tupi Cʹmon Jesus Linda Cobb & Richard Cobb Carol Coccia Andrew Coch Coen Oil Company/BP Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman Thomas M. Colella Matt & Tami Coleman Gary & Sharon Coleman Lynn Collelo Steve & Stephaine Collins Linda Collis Faust Jonathan Coltogirone S&A Colusci Commercial Residential Properties Community Action Southwest Community Bank Community Bank-Carmichaels Margaret Conaway

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Our Donors – 2015 Joseph & Karen Conklin Donald Conn Construction Tool Service Tom & Sherry Cooper The Copeland Family Gordon & Lois Core Faith Cornell Doug & Lucy Corwin Madeline R. Corwin Debra F. Costello Bruce & Nora Cotugno Erica Couch Courtney Courie J.W. Courter Therese Courtney Mary & Ken Courtney Covenant Life Fellowship E. Richard & Angela M. Covert L. Cowden Thomas & Mildred Cowden Richard Cowden Robert & Joyce Coyle John & Mary Creighton Patricia Crispin Bruce Crocker Jan Crockett Tom & Molly Crooks Roberta Cross & John Nesbit Karen & Susan Cross Charles Crouse & Sharon Russell Mary L. Crozier Elizabeth M. Crumrine Russell & Heidi Crupe CSC Insurance Options Ethel Cummins Denise Cummins Vicky Cunningham Rosemary Curran Maryanne Curran Current Events Club

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Sharon E. Curry Nancy M. Cyanovich John & Teresa Cypher

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D.F. Jacobs Consulting Madeline Dalesio Joan Daley Peggy Daniels Carly Dankov Travis A. Danley Jennifer Dann Frank T. Danyo Zachary & Vanessa Davis Joel & Carol Davis Dot Davis & David Lynch Gary & Mary Ann Davis Sandra Day David Day Diane Day Raymond Day Jon Day John & Kathy DeBlassio Earl L. Decker Tracy & Gary DeCock Mary Pat DeConciliis Art DeConciliis Deconcilis Eye & Vision Center Marie DeFrances Harry & Margaret Deitzer Martin DeLattre Barbara Deliere Esther Delsandro Deluca Family Karen DeMarino Demmler Machinery Shelley Depew Jon and Marjorie DePoe Gary & Patricia Deschamps

Our Donors – 2015 Design Alliance Architects Jarol G. DeVoge James & Regina Dhayer Gustave & Emma Diamond Mr. & Mrs. Robert DiAndreth Antoinette DiAngelo RJ Diaz Shayna Dibling Jerry & Beverly Dick Laurelle and David Dicks Brian & Theda Diethorn Robert and Harriet Dilly Catherine DiMatteo Kathleen Dinger Judge John & Diane DiSalle Hikia Dixon George T. & Mary I. Dobich Debbie Dolanch Dollar Bank Joan Dombrowski Michele Dominick Lori Dominick James Don Kenneth & Susan Donahue Bill & Donna Doney Jamie Donne Vicki Donne Donne Family Colleen Mary Donoghue Shirley & Edward Doran Cynthia Dorazio Candice Douglas Stephen R. Dowd Kris Drach Allan & Joyce Dreeland Larry J. & Karen C. Drill Jo Ellen Dryburg Richard & Nancy Dryden Jim Duane Amy J. Dunay

Timothy & Theresa Dunlap Howdy & Joy Dunmire Gregory & Amanda Dunn Leslie Dunn Greg & Susan Dunn Valerie Duplaga Mary Duranti John R. Duskey Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton Dennis & Terri Dydiw Patricia Dyer Bob and Donna Dyer Kathryn Dzatko Kathy Dzikowski

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Jerry Easterla/Jerry Laitiner Eatʹn Park Hospitality Group Robert Eckenrode Eckert Family Barbara Edgar Wendy & Ken Edgar Mary Ellen & Genevieve Egbert Elect Gene Vittone DA Andy, Patty, & Anna Elko Artie & Jo Ann Ellis Arthur S. Ellis Ellis Connection, Joyce Ellis Elizabeth Emanuel Krolczyk Judge Katherine Emery & Judge Gary Gilman Ellen P. Emory Barbara Engle Betty Lou Engle Joan Enz-Doerschner Mark J. Enzerra Erie Community Credit Union Erie Insurance Group Erie Insurance IT Production Process

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Our Donors – 2015 Dorothy Ernst Jean Eros May Kathy & Phil Esno Frank Esposito Estate of Susan Sawyer Gloria Evans Linda & Lawrence Evans Niki Ewing-Davis Eye Candy Optical Center

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Faith & Dan Mike Falcione & Lee Rutledge-Falcione Al & Elaine Falcione Paul Falconi Falconi Toyota Motors Falleroni Dental Margaret Farabee Gary & Kathleen Farner Terry & Tina Faust Michael & Stephanie Faust Peggi Fawcett Dave & Kathleen Fawcett James L. Fawcett, Jr. Fawley Family Mr. & Mrs. Scott Fazzone Albert G. Feczko Fr. William P. Feeney Claudine A. Femiani Joseph & Janet Femiani Jane & Harold Fergus Glynnis Fernandez John Ferreira John H. & Linda J. Fetchen Charlotte M. Fields Fields Electrical Sales E. Filander Sabrina Filipek Don Philip & Janet Finet

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Janis Finn First Commonwealth Bank First Presbyterian Church 1793 Rev. Dr. Roger & Kitty Fischer Michael W. Fisher Fisher Construction Sunny & Rob Fitchett Eugene & Nancy Flament Karen & Fred Fleet Tiffany Jean Fleet Noreen R. Fleming Mike & Sally Flinn Hilda Flores Joseph P. Flynn Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Flynn Larry Fobiano Sara Folsom Jessica Folsom Debbie Folsom Laura Foltz Jeff Fondelier Carol A. Foor Esther Ford Nanc & Daniel Ford Judy Forsythe Fortnightly Kathy Foster Paul & Donna Fox Michael F. Fragello James & Lois Frambes Jerry & Fran Jessica Franchi Jane Frankel Franklin Elks Lodge #110 Amy Franz Jerry & Beverly Frazee Morgan & Nancy Frazier Margaret E. Frazier Joe Frederick Scott & Virginia Frederick

Our Donors – 2015 Diane D. French Jeannine French Teresa Freyer John & Rachel (Lozosky) Friedmann Rose M. Friend Friends of Tom Hart Friends with Diana Irey Vaughn Ken & Nancy Frock Elaine Frost Mrs. Fran Frye Frye Construction Frye Funeral Home James & Barbara Fuller Dina Fulmer Ruth M. Furno Stephen & Margaret Fusco

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Dave G. Chris & Monique Gaido Ronald A. & Pamela A. Galiano Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Gallagher Martha Gandley Katie Gannon Sandi Gans Buzz Gardner Melody & Ralph Gardner Bob Garrity Dean & Susan Gartland Luke Gatten Donna Gaughan Anna Gazi General Alloys Geo V. Hamilton Nancy Geraci Kathleen Gersna Daniel Ghilani Martha Ghilani Janice Gibbs

Roger Gibson John S. & Rose Marie Gibson Marianne Gideon Rhonda Gifford Robert E. Gilbert Edward W. & Lana R. Gilbert Robert & Melba Gillingham Janice L. Gilmore Judge Thomas D. & Rachel H. Gladden Beau & Kristen Glemba Sandy Godfrey, Dana Flaherty, Jayme Milani, Kim Jackson & Katie Leonard Godlan Sheila J. Gombita Jozica & Robert Gorman James L. & Sharon Gormly Fred & Deborah Gossic Sharon & Robert Goulding William & Darlene Grabill Mary Beth Graf Frank M. & Elinor R. Graham Kathy Grant Paul & Mary Lynn Gras Bill & Darlene Gray Graybar Electric Tom & Patricia Grden Daniel Grealish Leslie A. Green Green Blades Lawn Care Marilyn & Ronald Greenway Greenwood McDonald Supply Joe Gregorini Lee Gregory Beth & Jeff Gretz Jared, Brittany, & Noah Griffith Doris L. Grim Peggy Grimes Patrick Grimm Gro Enterprises

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Our Donors – 2015 Vince & Mary Grogan Mary Ann Gross Mary E. Gross Amy & Donald Grove Robert & Barbara Grove Hanna Gruen Betty Guerrieri James W. Guest Mary Lou Gulden Angel Gulick Todd & Lori Gummersbach Bobby & Virginia Gunn Barb Gunther Harvey Francesca Gurecka Elizabeth Gurosko Robert & Jayne Guthrie Randy & Sandy Guthrie Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates Rebecca L. Gutosky John & Paula Gutosky Nina Gysegem

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John Hagan Michele Haggerty Philip Hainaut James W. Haines Jr. Helen Haines Dan & Sue Halulko Joel Clyde Hamilton David H. Hamley Joseph Hamm Diana & Ed Hammill Susan R. Hanawalt K.L. Hanawalt Vera W. Hancher Jolene Hanig-Jones Bonnie Hanlon Karen Hanlon

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The Hannah Family Martha L. Hansotte Trust Cindy Hanzes Harbaugh Group Donald & Mary Harbert Alex & Tammy Hardy Joseph & Shirley Hardy Bob & Tori Haring-Smith Linda Harris Autumn & Alice Harris Michael A. & Susan R. Harris Clark Harrison James & Barbara Harrison Robert & Patricia Harrison Myrna Hart Robert Hart Pamela & Edmund Hartshorn Thomas Hasbrouck Karen Hassinger MariAnn Hathaway Denee Hayes Peggy L. Hays David Healey Ryan & Lizz Heimann Dr. & Mrs. Scott M. Helfrich Jeff Helsel Joy M. Helsel Dr. & Mrs. Jay D. Helsel Carrilee & John Hemington Bill & Carole Hemphill Steve & Linda Henderson Mary C. Henricks Linda Henry & Bella Ann Charles E. Henry Peggy Herforth George & Kathleen Herman James Herrington Jim Herron Rebecca Herron & Jane Zaremba Kent Hess

Our Donors – 2015 Christopher J. & Colleen Z. Hess Paul Hettler & Brian Harrigan SP Hewie Dell H. Hickle Hickory High School Class of 1957 Highmark Jonathan G. & Lisa Higie William & Linda Hill James & Alice Hill Bob & Sally Hillberry Edna Hillberry Ami Andy Hillebrand Sue & Dan Himmel Shannon Hines Chris Hitchens HITE Company Carly Hitzfeld Bill-Dianne Hitzfeld Lois Hluhan Nancy Hobbs Robert Hodgson Thomas F. & Karen Hoffman Susan & John Hogan Mark Holan James & Mary Holleran Iris & Bob Holleran Bob & Judy Hollick Edward Holmes Julie Holmes John & Cheryl Hopper Hopta Enterprises Wendy A. Hopwood Mickey & Sue Hornack Scott Horne Roberta Horwitz & Samuel Jackendoff Mary Ellen Howard Howard Hanna Real Estate Greg & Mary Hoyer The Hrabik Family John & Andre Hruby

Michelle Huber Mindy Hudson Mabel Huffman Leo Hughes Judith Hughes Cynthia Hughes Rebekah Hukill Bob Humanchuk Humphreys Family Edward & Janet Hunger Michael Hunnell Tia K. Hunt John & Julia Hunter Darlene Hunter John F. & Julia A. Hunter Hunter Lafe McAdoo Scholarship Fund Lisa & Donald Hutchin Jean Hutchinson Michael & Laura Hutchinson Sasha Hvizda Murray

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Judi Ickes IFTS IGS Industries Yugo & Charmaine Ikach Intertech Security Group IOTA Club Faye L. Irey Diana Irey Vaughan Isaiah

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Kim Jackson Carol A. Jackson Russell E. Jackson Margaret Jackson Keith & Susan James

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Our Donors – 2015 Janney Montgomery Scott Lonnie Jantsch Brian Jeffe Jefferson Auto Dan Jenkins Evan Jennings Jessica Rebecca & Satish Jethani Warren & Carolyn Johnson Lorraine Johnson Lynne Johnson Josephine L. Johnson Wayne Johnson Vicki Johnson Maureen Johnson Robert S. Johnson Carolyn Johnson Johnson Family Farm Johnstown Elks Lodge #175 Dr. George J. & Mary Alice Jones Jeffrey & Geraldine Jones Cary D. Jones Mr. & Mrs. H.F. Jones Ted & Sue Jones Susan Jones Dennis B. Jones The Jones Family Mike Joos Bob & Mary Jordan Bob & Peggy Joseph JRG Advisors Allan T. Junker Ronald & Lois Junko Jursa Family

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Charles & Kathy Kacvinsky Beth Kahkonen Ronald D. Kalnicky

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Donald & Bernie Kaminski Jeanne & Mike Kangas Kathleen Kanotz Aditya Karamcheti Deepak & Manjula Karamcheti Baby Kardos Robert & Phil Ann Karl Gena Kashak Rayond & Anna Marie Kassab Dave & Ruth Kassekert Kathie & Fred Peter Katz Michael Kehrein Janice Keifer Charles C. & Carol Keller Randall & Samantha Keller Leslie T. Keller Loretta R. Kendall Brian & Traci Kengor Janice Kennedy Ethel Kennedy Catherine Reed Kenneweg Rodney Kerekes John Kerestan William Keslar Carolee & Dan Ketelaar Jim & Melissa Ketter Karen Ketyer Abraham & Susan Mondik Key Arthur Keys & Jasna Basaric-Keys Keystone Crane & Hoist Co. Keystone Motorcycle Press Clay Kilgore Lisa B. Kilmer Joan & William Kilpatrick Jack Kime Robert & Karen Kinder Alex & Debra Kindler Francis & Toni King Robert & Vicki King

Our Donors – 2015 William King Susan King Ron & Marjorie King James & Julie Kingsley Angela M. Kinney Jeannine W. & Lawrence C. Kinskey Barbara Kirby Russ & Margie Kirby Kenneth & Bonnie Kirby Mary Ellen Kirby Sandra Kirkman Bridget Kirwan Gary & Amy Kissinger Kittanning Elks Lodge #203 Karen Klages Earl & Debbie Kleckner Lois & Charles Klein Jan & Bill Klemick Stevie & Dick Kline Tripp Kline & Suzanne Ewing Jane Caldwell, Tim Klitz, & Erin Klitz Renee Kloet Karen Klosky Kent Knight Inez Knight Bewick The Knight Family Sherry Knight Charlotte Komar Ken & Joyce Komoroski Marie & Daniel Koon Jennifer & Kevin Kopach Joan Kopcak Holly Kopko Andrea & Alan Koppel Joseph & Lisa Korban Peter Korica Jodie Korpus Kathryn Koskoski Cynthia Kotowski

Peter J. & Stephanie E. Kotsenas Patricia Kozon Richard L. Kraeer Mike & Esther Krajacic David & Stacy Kramer Kratz Family Leonard Kraus George & Pam Krcelich Jacqueline Kreider Diane & Melvin Krek Stanley & Linda Kreminsky John & Brenda Kae Kress III Chuck Kreuzer Gary & Debbie Krikorian Jim & Kris Krivanek Kughn & Associates Donald Kuhn Steve & Janice Kuhn Debra Kuis Kenneth Kundla David Kurtis Deke Kushinsky Terry & Pamela Kushner James J. Kustron Kvaerner NAC

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Frederick & Mary Labutta Isabella & Logan Lacaria Deloris Lacey LaFace & MCGovern Associates Cathie Laird Rosalyn Lalli Kate Lambert The Landenwitsch Family Dr. Janet E. Lane Lisa Lane Kevin & Stephanie Lang

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Our Donors – 2015 Joan Langan The Lang Family Grace Lani Aaron & Autumn Lantz Frederick & Jacqueline Lapisardi Margot Latchem Mary Latsnic Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Lattanzi Jan & Paul Lauer The Lauver Family The Law Office of Brett A. Clancy Charles & Heather Lawton Mary Lou & Nelson Lazear Leanne Jodi & Steve Lech James & Sheryl Leckie Shawn Lee Pier M. Lee Kevin & Marisa Lee George & Donna Leech Legacy Church International Bob Leggett Linda Leggett Louise Lendway Jeff & Linda Lengwin Larry R. & Twila Betzner Lepro Chris Lerner Jacqueline A. Lescott Scott & Megan Leslie Peter Letourneau Frank Leurquin Danette & Travis Levers Geno & Cindy Levi Obed Lewis Hazel M. Lewis Judith Lewis Lewis Butch Hastings Mack Lewnes April & Irene Leyda Dan & Tracie Liberatore

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Josephine Liberatore M. Patricia Lied Laura & Jeff Liggett Jodi K. Lignelli Philip E. & Audrey M. Lindner Brian & Ellysia Linhart Lions Club of McMurray Janet Little Little Great Race Pat and Mike Livingston Estelle Livingston Craig Diane Lockwood Lauren Logan Tony & Barbara Lombardi Lone Oak Farm Dwight E. Long Frank Long Jeanne Lopilato Walter M. & Barbara Lorence Lynne M. Loresch Dolores C. Loughry Richard & Judy Lounder Lawrence G. Lovejoy David Lowe Mary Elaine Lozosky Larry Lucas Mike & Anna Lucas Robert & Ellen Michael Luce Barbara Luckhardt Donna Luczko Fred & Patricia Ludwig Gary & Jessica Luisi Dale & Jean Lyons John & Sally Lype

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Hub & Janet MacDonald Vickey Macerelli Walter D. MacFann

Our Donors – 2015 Violet Machek Uliana Jamie Mack Kathleen Madigan Larry Maggi Salvatore & Mary Magnotta Rich Mahoney Shirley Mahoney Pych Laura A. Maines Thomas & Deborah Mainwaring Mary Lou & Jim Makiel Joyce Malast Bob & Julie Malena Dona J. Malesic Greg Malisky Amy T. Malone Timothy Maloy Joe & Cindy Mancinelli Kathleen Mancinelli Ms. Sandy Mann Victoria Mannion Sandra L. Mansmann Felix J. & Carolyn L. Manzini Lawrence & Karen Maple Milan & Gloria Marinkovich Alma Jean Marisa Hope Markiewicz Karen Marshall Susan J. Marshall Diana Martik Dr. Richard Martin Samantha Martin Deborah Martin Lori Marx Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship of Monongahela Mascaro Family Foundation Anthony & Alexis Massari Stephanie & Brian Masters Charles Masters Mark & Gail Matera

Judy Mathews Cheryl Matsko Tony Mauro Claire & Jeff May Barb Mayer Susan Mazur Cherie Mazutis Rebecca McAdoo John L. McCarthy Linda McCartney Sharon McClure The McCoy Family McCoy Land Energy Resources Jon & Lucreta McCrory Rebecca McCullough Mrs. Roy McCullough Sara L. McCullough Pat & Ann McCune James H. & Rachel McCune Frances McCune McCune Foundation Traci McDonald James McDonald McDonald Presbyterian Church Karen & Bruce McDowell Fred & Marcia McEwen Patricia McGinley McGinnis Industries Bill & Suzette McGowen Cheryl McGrevin Andrew & Jill McIlvaine C.S. McKee Kim McKenzie Deborah B. McKinney Bob & Lorry McMahon Joni McMillen Ruth McMillen McMurray Nursery Jospeh & Diane McNally Suzanne C. McNally

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Our Donors – 2015 Robert & Gretchen McNaughton Paul & Christine McNeely Patrick McRee Dennis & Lu McWreath Meadows Racetrack & Casino Jack & Gretchen Means Joanne Melone Members of Uniontown B.P.O. Elks Lodge #370 Mercer Ralston & Marta R. Merchant Bill & Monica Merrell Sandra L. Mertens Ada Mervin Laverne Z. & Samuel V. Messina Meyer Family Gail Mezynski Victoria Michaels Donna Middleton Nancy Midla Jeff Mikula Ruth V. Miles Michael Milinovich Charles & Leslie Miller Kenneth & Becki Pew Miller Carrie Miller Jim & Joyce Miller Aaron Miller Adam, Julie, Nora, & Warren Miller John W. Miller Edward Miller Jim & Cheryl Miller Nancy Miller Joette Miller & Mike Steele Heidi Miller-Ford Walter & Deborah Mills Dorothy A. Milovac Dorothy Miltenberger Ming Yip Accupuncture F. Grant & Emily Minor

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Sam & Beverly Minor Richard Minutello & Robin Gordin-Minutello Amelia Mitchell Kim & Eric Mitchell Ken & Debbie Moir Ron Monack Monongahela Valley Hospital Marcy Montgomery Moon Township Honda-Hyundai Mooncrest Community Baptist Church David & Shirley Moore Donald & Betty Moore Richard & Bonnie Moore Edward C. & Elaine Morascyzk Brett Moraski Susan L. Morgan Charles & Nancy Morreale George Morris Barbara & Boyd Morris Bertha Morris Charles & Denise Morrison John & Mary Beth Morton Bette Morton Len & Kim Morton Stephen & Cynthia Moskal David & Claudia Moskal Minerva Mosley Sharon M. Moulds Dr. Sally A. Mounts Terry & Sherry Moyer Bob & Sunny MtJoy Roxy MtJoy Brittany Mucy Tim & Mary Muffly Mark & Suzanne Muraca Marsha Murman R. C. Murphy Pat Murphy Sandy Muzopappa

Our Donors – 2015 Dorothy Muzopappa Joseph & Dawn Myers Mylan Charitable Foundation

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Joann Nadalin Celeste & Richard Nalwasky Shannon Nardello Nick & Donna Nardine Joann Naser Nation Funeral Home Nazareth Baptist Church Chuck & Nancy Neff Jessica Neidermeyer Gina Nestor Kenneth W. Neundorf Richard & Janet Nevin Daniel Newland Jennifer Newman Lonnie & Doris Nicholls Cynthia & Kent Nichols Ronald L. Nicholson, Class 1962 Mike & Sue Nickel Susan Nicklos Rick Nietert Douglas & Barbara Noll Janet Nolle Diane Nonack Deborah Noonan John & Rose Northrop William B. & Sally Northrop Tom & Peggy Northrop Rev. Dr. D.W. & Hope Norton Robecca Novotne-Castner NSA Security Forces Belinda Wynn Nygren

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Robert T OʹConnor Patty OʹKelly Peter & Margaret OʹPolka John & Lori Obel Terry & Tamara Oblock Patrick & Christine OʹBrien James & Lois Obringer Observer Publishing Patricia OConnor Oil City Elks #344 Janet Okarma Myra & John Oleynik Oliva Family Louis & Evelyn Oliverio Cherie Olsavicky John F. Olshefski Melanie Joy OʹMalley Robert L. OʹNeil Betty Osburn Jean & Herman Osso Frederick Ottoson Meg Owens Paul & Joan Owens

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Teresa Painter Pamela Paletta Marsha & Bill Palfreyman Jacqueline E. Palko Jennifer Palko Aubriena & Jayden Pallesco Dr. Artis J. Palmo Heidi L. Pankopf Dorine Panseri Richard & Pamela Pantaleo Paolicelli & Associates Timothy G. Pappas

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Our Donors – 2015 E. Alex & Valerie Paris, III William Park Cristi Parks Betty Paro Albert W. Partozoti & Ramona M. Galbraith M. Jane & Frank Pascarella Pam & David Pasternak David Pastorkovich Maryann & John Patterson Ashley Patton Kathleen Paul A. Dan Paul James & Sandra Pavcic Peacock Keller & Ecker Kathy Peelor Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Peoples The Ryan Pergola Family Nancy Perhosky & Roseann Wiley Joe Perotti Kathi Perozzi Myumi Pesta Chris & Leslie Peters Raymond & Diane Peterson Davis Peticolas Elvira Petrarca Michelle Philips J.P. Phillips Byron & Sara Phillips Phillips & Faldowski Joe & Paula Phillis Phoenix Business Technologies Jane Piatt Kathy Pienkowski Bonnie L. Pierce Janet Pierce Eleanor Mackie Pigman Christina Jane Pihiou Gregory Pilarski

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Dr. Nancy Pinardi Jim & Jan Pini Pioneer Trails Cluster Miles B. & Jane E. Pipik Joe & Kate Piszczor Mary Jo Podgurski Joni L. Podrasky Joseph C. & Kathleen C. Politan Jeffrey & Leanne Pomponio R. Darryl Ponton Charleszine Ponton Alan & Kris Popey Sara Porcaro Marilynn Porter Donald & Wanda Porter Bob & Barb Powischill Precision Marshall Steel Ron & Mary Prevost Rebecca Price Bill & Susan Price Susan & Lloyd Price Susan Priest Janet Pritchard PRO-AM Safety Mrs. Kathleen Progar Carole Protin Jim & Nancy Proudfit Mr. & Mrs. Mark Prus

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Dona Queiser

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R.G. Johnson Suzanne Rackley M. Robert & Janet Racko Sophie Racunas Betty H. Rainier

Our Donors – 2015 Bob & Pam Rak Julie Rak Crede Dean & Jill Raleigh Bob & Linda Rall Ed, Estella, Kimmy, & Kristy Ramolt John & Barbara Ramsey Jay & Janie Ramsey Joseph & Donna Ramusivich Charles & Susan Randolph Range Resources Ethel S. Rankin Donald & Ruth Raspet Anica Rawnsley Marie & Terry Rayman Mary Ann Raymer Barbara Raymond David & Sibyl Ream Rebecca Rogers Scholarship Fund Sandra J. Redd Jeannie & Nonie Redd Tina A. Reece-Boby Jay & Lisa Reed Laurie Reich Polly Reid Joanne Reilly Zita L. Reis Daniel M. Reitz Rita Reo, Jeremy Reo Nason Repco II Sheila Repole Kenton Rexford Mary Lou Reynolds Loretta Rice Rice Electric Allen Rich Richard King Mellon Foundation Dave Richards Ken & Dianne Rigby Cathy Riggle Thomas Rile

Billy Riley Carol & Louis Riley Richard & Marie Ripepi The Ritchie Family Michelle & Ed Ritter Scott & Julie Ritzheimer Barbara Roberts Rick & Carol Jean Roberts Ron & Mary Beth Robertson Lee A. Robinson Nettie Robinson Janie Rodriguez Randy Rodriguez Rev. & Mrs. Nathaniel C. Roe Penny Roemer Janet Rohanna Michael Roman Frank C. Roney, Jr. & Virginia Roney Rachel Marie Roney Susan & Dan Rosati Family rose plastic USA Kris Rosenwald Stella Rosko Stacey Rosleck Stanley & Tanis B. Rososinski Andrew Ross Ilene and Jimmy Ross David & Mary Ross Conrad & Gerrie Rossetti Cynthia A. Rossi Joseph Rostcheck Rotary Club of Washington Kathy I. Roth Roumbaksi Family Katie Roupe Jon & Beth Roux Dino & Lupe Rovito Kerri Rowan Lorraine Ruday Ronald & Elsie Ruffing

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Our Donors – 2015 Charles & Irene Rupani Laurie Rushin Genevieve Russell Janet Russell Sharon Russell Genevieve A. Russell Gerald D. Rutledge Thomas J. & Johnetta Ryan Emilie and Matt Rzotkiewicz

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Kelly S. Kathleen Sabol Eleanor J. Sabol Sheryl Sacco Ken Sacks Jaqueline & John Sala Kurt & Tamara Salvatori Jack Samuels Judith Sanders Glenn & Julia Sanders Virginia Santelli Mike & Nancy Sapko Monica Saporito Athena Sarris Roy & Linda Sarver David & Sarah Savarino Hila Saxer Jacqueline Scarborough Scenery Hill Lions Club William H. & Mary Jane Schafer Leigh-Ann Scheponik Anthony Schill Carole Marie Schmid Karl & Cathy Schmieder Edward Schneiber Terry Schnur Ellie Schoenberger

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Holly Schultz Sara & Billy Schumacher Diane Schutt Cynthia Schweinsberg M. Schweinsberg Joann Sciulli Marc K. & Ann Scott Rev. Lee R. Scott Mike & Melody Scott B. Scott Sharon Scott William Scully Cherie Sears Gary Seelye Erika M. Seibel Phil & Lisa Selker Don & Jan Senovich Ruthann Seraly Scott & Terry Serena Mary Jane Greenlee Sertik & Tom Sertik Seubert & Associates Elizabeth Sevec Cathy S. Shader Adam Shaffer & Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer Shaffer Family Shamrock Invitational Anu Shanmuganathan Esther Sharkeyʹs Family Alexander & Carol Shashura Gary Shaw Linda P. Shaw Dylan Shaw W. Sheers Luther Sheets Gregory Sheldon Gene & Consuello Sheller Carolyn Kyler & Jocelyn Sheppard Maria Shields Dana Shiller & Thomas Marshall Commissioner Harlan Shober

Our Donors – 2015 Tom & Amy Shope John & Anita Shoup Roseann Shultz John G. & Denise Rose Shusta Adam Sikorski Malisa R. Silassy Michael A. Silvestri Jack Simich Gwendolyn G. Simmons Mary Anne & Matt Simon Robert Simonin Ed & Phyllis Simonini Meg, Ken, & Joyce Simpson Steve & Shannon Sims Patricia Sitar The Sites Family Boyd & Millie Skaine Donna Skrbin Dallas & Carol Slagle Scott & Jennifer Slagle Slovenian Savings & Loan Smiley Horseshoeing Todd & Valerie Smith Jim and Denise Smith Anna Janette Smith Aven & Pam Smith Brian & Sherri Smith Robert M. Smith & Peggy D. Smith Elaine M. Smith Beverly Smith David A. Smith & Janice A. Smith SMS Partners Rosa Beth Snyder-Boyd Steve Soff Barbara & John E. Solensky The Somers Family Paul & Shelley Songer Albert & Marianne Sopko South Franklin Township Supervisors Southwestern Pennsylvania Eye Center

Southwire SP Floors Lynn SpadineTaylor The Spaziani Family Kurt, Jill & Lindy Spear Cheryl Speer Bill & Cindy Speer Ed & Nancy Speer Robert & Melanie Spence Dillon Spencer Christine M. Sperling Stephanie & P.S. Spesak Clayton & Marion Sphar Judith & Jeffrey Spiegel Sonny Spossey Springleaf Foundation Gayle Stahlman Lorraine Standard Vince & Faye Starinsky Wendy Stark Jim Stark Station Auto Parts Steel Nation - Mark Caskey Harry & Margaret Steele Laurel Steele Jeanette & John Steffick Robert Sten Linda V. Stennett Curt Stephens Susan Stepp William & Nanette Stevens Karen Stevenson Mark & Judy Stewart Everett & Mary Stickles Lee Stivers Mary Stockman Gary Stokum Dave & Jean Stombaugh Lauren Stopperich Katie Stouden

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Our Donors – 2015 William & Carol Stough Diann R. Stout Gary & Paulette Stout Steven & Lynne R. Stout William & Saundra Stout Annette & Jim Stover Erica & Joe Stracci Strazisar Family Thelma Strosser Melissa Struzzi Englesberg Matthew Stultz & Kayleigh Verno Traci Stunek Anne Stutzman Bernard & Patricia Suchoza Tammy & Sean Sullivan Sun Chevrolet Sunny Side Supply Timothy Susick Jetta Svaranowic Sweat Law Offices Donna Sweet Claudia Sweger Kelley Swift Mark Swift Matthew Swift Lynn & Chuck Sylvis Lori Szallar

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T.G.I. Fridayʹs #1509 Diana L. Taiclet Leonard & Debbie Takach Denise Tannehill Earl & Dareleen Tanner Ashley Tanner Jim Tanner Irma Tatano Dennis H. Taylor John & Dorothy Tecklenburg

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Temple of God Church David & Brenda Tenison Jim & Gloria Tershel Barbara Testa Texas Roadhouse Holdings Therm-O-Rock East Barb & Dave Thomanek Edie & Brian Thomas John Thomas Dick & Penny Thomas John & Gloria Thompson Chris Thompson Ardith & Don Thompson Charles & Marsha Thompson Ronald & Debra Tiano Nancy & John Till Titusville Elks Lodge #264 Robert J. Tobin Roberta Tobin Sandra K. Todaro Rose Tomko John Tomko Matt & Stephanie Tomlinson Andrea Tomsic Victor G. Tonas Carol Tonsetic Debra Tonti Lynn & Robert Toretti E. A. Torhan Darlene Torris Mike, Sue, & Jeff Toth Jane Toth-Barton Mary Towner Frank Tracanna, Jr. Transitional Employment Consultants Gail E. Travis The Tray Family Donna & Jeff Trbovich Tom & Laurie Trettel Anna Trettel

Our Donors – 2015 Bradley Trew Jack & Betsie Trew Toni Trew Dean B. Trew Tri State Supply Leo J. & Adele Kathleen Trich Guy Tucci Robert C. Tucker Jeanne Tucker Tucker Arensburg Bill & Kathy Turner Ed & Peggy Tush Mrs. Helen M. Tworzydlo Kathleen Tychinski Tyco Simplex Grinnell

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UHS of Deleware Jennifer Garrett & Chris Umbel Katie Unger-Chipps Union Grill UniqueSource Products & Services United Way of Washington County Edwin & Maurine Unrath Andrew Uram Thomas J. & Lynn Uram Shawn R. & Susan E. Urbine Robert A. Urso

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Joseph A. Valent Van Cowden Electric John Van Cleve Dr. Kimberly & Mr. Brett Vanderlaan Ronald & Paula Vandermer Cathy & Ed Vargo G. Vasunda Krishna & Aruna Vedula

Randy Venanzi Barbara & Jospeh Veraldi Nancy Verderber Margaret Verlato Dolores Vermeulen Eckels & Marlene Vermeulen Stone Valerie S. Vernon Edward & Ruth Vero Darlene Vince Bob & Becky Vinton Vic & Marsha Vitale Jeff, Angela, Maria, & Lucia Vitale Lorraine Vitchoff, Ed.D. Gene & Jane Ann Vittone Kati Viviano Kathleen K. Voigt Carl Volkwein Lynette Vybiral

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W. G. Tomko & Sons Andrew & Rachael Wachter Edward & Andrea Wachter Donald & Arleen Wagner Stacey Wahl William & Angelyn Wahl Dorothy S. Walker David & Holly Wall Carole & David Wallach Lou Waller Waller Corporation Beth Walsh Jack Walsh Lawrence Walsh Gloria Walsh Walter Long Manufacturing Missy Walters Andrew & Lori Walters Andrew & Aliesha Walz

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Our Donors – 2015 Gary & Judy Walz Tammy Warchol Ward Landcare Joe Warkany David K. Warne Washington & Jefferson College Washington Area Teachers Federal Credit Union Washington Broadcasting Washington County Chamber of Commerce Washington County Community Foundation Washington County Senior Action Council Washington Financial Bank Washington Financial Charitable Fdtn.

Washington Health System Washington Investors Corp.

Washington-Greene Association of Relators Waterdam Plaza Rebecca Watkins & Jesse Pettit Richard A. Watkins Becci Watson Margaret Watson Bethany Watt Megan Waychoff Reginald Weatherly Rick & Carrie Weaver Walter & Patricia Weaver David & Krysta Webb Elaine Webster Dave & Ginger weeber Beverly Weimer Gary & Maryann Weinstein John & Sally Welch Kathleen A. Welch John Weldon Lois Weldon

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Jay & Chris Weller Sarah Wells The Wells Family Lawrence and Kathleen Welsh Rebecca Welsh Mike & Chris Welsh Mrs. Elsie Werkmeister Knappenberger WesBanco Bank Betsy & Bill West John & Mary Ellen West West Shore Lodge The Weyandt Family Richard & Margaret White Gary & Cookie White Wil White Dale & Brenda Whitlow Rebecca Whoolery Caitlin & Drew Wichterman Katie Wichterman Robert & Mary Wichterman Catherine Wickerham, Michael Heinrich Kurt & Kim Wietasch Becky & Tom Wild Dr. Philip & Dr. Sarah Wildenhain Katrina Wilk Donna & Joe Willebrand Sandra E. Willett Marsha B. Williams Mona Rae Williams Theresa Williams Kathleen Williams Lesley Williamson Michael & Brenda Williamson Carol Willison Amanda Willkomm Patricia Wilson Louise D. Wines Lorinda Winfield Glenn & Virginia Wingertsahn Robin Winston

Our Donors – 2015 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Winters Donald Withrow Theodore & Sharyn Wittik Wlkins Elks Lodge 577 Marion Woelk Margie Wood Dan & Pam Woods Robert & Nancy T. Worstell Jackie Wright Robert Wright Jesse Hereda & Daniel Wu Leland R. Wykoff Clyde & Pat Wyrick Megan Keller Wysocki

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F. M. Yandel Dana Yanni Richard W. & Linda M. Yanock Bill and Mindy Yates Bill & Cindy Yaworski Ye Olde Kopper Kettle Susan Yeager Jeannina Yeager Sister Rita M. Yeasted, SFCC Anthony & Janet Yeracais Barbara Yoders Justina Yost Skip Young Robert & Elizabeth Yowan Betty & Bob Yowan JoAnne Yukevich

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Donald Zahand Giovanna Zanardelli Bob & Barbara Zanolli Jennifer Zdravecky Carol A. Zeitler Jane Zelinksy John & Stacy Dunks Zeno P.A. & T.B. Zeuger Paul F. Zibritosky Dorothy K. Zikos Bill and Rachel Zilcosky Rita Zimmerman Thomas & Marissa Zimmerman Joe & Nancy Zipko Jeanne Zoellner Cathy Zuback Hank Zuback Victor & Margaret Zuraw Ryan & Maria Zuzek 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 to secure the necessary resources to reha‐ bilitate 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 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. The gifts listed below were re‐ ceived from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.

Steward ‐ $5,000/Year Minimum Allegheny Foundation

James H. & Rachel McCune

Coen Oil/BP

Steven & Lynne Stout

Dr. Thomas* & Myrna Hart Guardian ‐ $1,000/Year Minimum Mrs. Roy McCullough

Pat & Chris O’Brien

Pat & Ann McCune

Kurt & Tamara Salvatori

Ed & Elaine Morascyzk

Richard & Margaret White

Historian ‐ $500/Year Minimum Carol Berthold

William Kline & Suzanne Ewing

Randy & Sandy Guthrie

Leonard & Deborah Takach

Friend ‐ $100/Year Minimum Judge Tom & Rachel Gladden

Susan Priest

Cathie Laird

John & Dorothy Tecklenburg

*Deceased

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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 donations of skilled labor totaling approximately $100,000.

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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) Claude W. Benedum Foundation Chapman Corporation Charles & Mary Coen Foundation Charles & Carol Keller

CONSOL Energy John & Rose Northrop Observer Publishing Washington Financial

Chairman’s Circle ‐ $25,000 Minimum Janet Abernathy Anonymous (Multiple) John & Barbara Campbell EQT Energy

Richard King Mellon Foundation PNC Foundation Tri State Supply

Trustee’s Circle ‐ $10,000 Minimum Allegheny Technologies Scott & Katherine Anderson Burke Racing Stables Campbell Insurance Associates William & Carolyn Campbell John & Romaine* Duskey Enterprise Rent-A-Car Joseph & Shirley Hardy

Highmark F. Joseph Marsh National City Bank Northwest Savings Bank rose plastic Richard & Margaret White Waste Management

Director’s Circle ‐ $5,000 Minimum Anonymous Bell Atlantic Martha Berman Donald & Sally Cameron Nan Cameron Chesapeake Energy Kenneth & Susan Donahue Richard H. Donnell Foundation First Commonwealth Bank First Niagara Bank James & Rachel McCune

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F. Grant & Emily Minor Dr. E. Ronald & Constance* Salvitti Athena Sarris Slovenian Savings & Loan SMS Partners William & Carol Stough United Way of Washington County UPMC Health Systems Walter Long Manufacturing 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, 2015.

Friend’s Circle ‐ $1,500 Minimum 84 Lumber/Maggie Hardy Magerko Alex E. Paris Contracting Bob Arnold Atlas Railroad Construction Bruce* & Camera Bartolotta Gene & Carlyn Belczyk Besl Transfer Richard & Edwina Cameron Marian Campbell Mark & Nan Campbell Columbia Gas of PA Community Bank CORE Network Tom & Molly Crooks Jarol DeVoge Dollar Bank Dennis & Mary Lea Dutton FTS International Gateway Health Plan Guthrie, Belczyk & Associates George Hanna Alex & Tammy Hardy Hawthorne Partners Highway Appliance William & Jane Hopwood Dr. Howard* & Mary Eleanor* Jack R. G. Johnson Company Dr. George & Alice Jones William Kline & Suzanne Ewing Dr. William & Nora* McMahon David & Shirley Moore Vernon & Alvina Neal Foundation Thomas & Peggy Northrop Patrick & Chris O’Brien

PNC Bank Anica Rawnsley John Robinson Rossin Foundation Genevieve Russell Salvitti Family Foundation Thomas & Mary Jane Sertik Judge Paul* & Gwendolyn Simmons John Sisson Motors Paul & Shelley Songer Speakman, Reithmuller & Allison Steel Nation Steel Buildings Leonard & Debbie Takach William* & Elizabeth Todd Frank Tracanna, Jr. Jack & Betsie Trew UHS of Delaware Andrew & Julie* Uram John & Shirley Vasko Verizon Carmina Vitullo Louis* & Shirley Waller Washington Lions Club Washington Tool & Machine Washington Wild Things Weavertown Environmental Lawrence & Kathleen Welsh Dr. Philip & Sarah Wildenhain J. Russell & Marilyn Wylie Frank* & Sharon Zerla

*Deceased

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Legacy Celebration Donor Appreciation & Awards Ceremony Signature Sponsor

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

Our EITC & OSTC Programs The Community 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 11 local businesses in 2015 resulted in more than $87,000 in contributions to help enhance educational experiences for our community’s children.

EITC & OSTC Corporate Partners

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BHC Holdings

C. S. McKee

UHS of Pennsylvania

Bridges & Co.

Dollar Bank

Verizon

Burke Racing Stables

First Commonwealth

Waste Management

Cowden & Assoc.

McCutcheon Enterprises

Philanthropy Banquet Signature Sponsor

& Beverage Distribution Incorporated

Philanthropy Sponsors

Heritage Sponsors AccuTrex Products

Mon Valley Hospital

Atlas Services

Peacock Keller

cfsbank

Laurel Sponsors

A.C. Dellovade

First Commonwealth Bank

ANSYS

NSA Security Services

Community Bank

SunnySide Supply

Dr. Lisa Cibik & Bernie Kobosky

The Uram Family

CONSOL Energy

Washington Health System

Suzanne Ewing & Tripp Kline

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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 13, 2016 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 more than $1.7 million in WCCF Gives grants to more than 100 participating 501(c)(3) charities that serve the Washington County area.

Share in the excitement of this special event by supporting your favorite local charities through WCCF Gives!

WCCF Gives is Sponsored by

Alex Paris Contracting

ANSYS

Observer‐Reporter

Washington Auto Mall

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1253 Route 519 P.O. Box 308 Eighty Four, PA 15330 724-222-6330 * info@wccf.net * www.wccf.net

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