A partnership that expands on No Shave November hopes to raise more than $1 million for prostate cancer and men’s health.
Penn State Health and Mid Penn Bank announced the partnership and the bank’s commitment to lead a campaign over the next four years that will bring their fundraising total since 2020 to $1.1 million for prostate cancer and men’s health at an event at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Wednesday.
The organizations said the effort is an expansion of their No Shave November partnership. Each November since 2016, participants from both organizations have ditched their razors and grown their facial hair with the goal of raising cancer awareness and starting conversations about prostate health.
“We’re proud to deepen our long-time partnership with Penn State Health and the College of Medicine and contribute to our shared goal of improving men’s health,” Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory Ritrievi said.
Money raised supports the Department of Urology’s involvement in the Pennsylvania Urologic Regional Collaborative (PURC) which connects physician scientists at Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine focused on cancer care with community urology practices.
“We’re so grateful that Mid Penn Bank has joined us as a champion for men’s health,” said Dr. Jay Raman, interim chair of the Department of Urology at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. “Community partnerships are important in growing awareness, educating our communities and getting men the care they need.”
The collaborative is a physician-led, data sharing and improvement initiative aimed at advancing the quality of diagnosis and care for patients with prostate cancer, the organizations said.
This commitment also supports the research of physician-scientists in the Department of Urology that focuses on cancer care in the aging population, addresses cancer disparities in minority populations and increases genetic testing of cancer patients to better determine risk and personalize therapies.
In addition to supporting cancer research, the money helps provide free prostate cancer screenings for the community, supports mission-based work by the department to underserved areas regionally and nationally and makes available educational conferences for patients and health care professionals covering elements of cancer prevention and screening.
“Philanthropy is absolutely vital to medical research. This support helps dedicated researchers uncover groundbreaking, lifesaving treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases affecting men’s health,” said Dr. Kevin Black, interim dean of the College of Medicine.
In honor of Mid Penn Bank’s leadership and financial commitment to this fundraising effort, Penn State will name the second-floor outpatient clinic at Penn State Cancer Institute the Mid Penn Bank Outpatient Clinic.
Millersville University’s “Imagine the Possible” fundraising campaign reached a record-breaking $110,056,873, making it the most successful in the history of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, the university said.
Daniel A. Wubah
“As the first campaign in Millersville University history focused entirely on students, fundraising priority areas included scholarships, Student Learning Experiences, Marauder Athletics and Campus Revitalization,” said Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University. “Because of the phenomenal success of the ‘Imagine the Possible’ campaign, thousands of Millersville University students are achieving their dreams.”
The six-year fundraising campaign surpassed a $90 million goal in March 2022 and topped $100 million in January 2023. The total of $110M+ exceeds the overall campaign fundraising goal by more than 22%, Millersville University said in a press release.
“Donors to the campaign established 118 new scholarship endowments and 112 newly named annual scholarship awards. This, along with contributions to existing scholarships, totaled $31,051,928 with $9,440,416 in scholarship dollars awarded to Millersville University students during the six years of the campaign,” Wubah said.
“When the ‘Imagine the Possible’ campaign began with a three-year goal of $32 million in July 2017, attaining this remarkable fundraising success was beyond expectations,” he said. “It is through the tremendous generosity of the entire Millersville University community that the campaign was able to set a record for private support at Millersville University.”
“With the outpouring of support from many generous donors, whose gifts of all sizes contributed to the campaign’s amazing results, the “Imagine the Possible” campaign celebrated incredible campaign milestones,” said Victor Ramos, vice president for Advancement at Millersville. “The gifts will continue to make a legendary impact for future generations of students by providing transformative experiences.”
After three years of planning and fundraising, the first building in the Community Homes Canal Street Affordable Housing Project is under construction.
The Community Homes Committee said the first building, which will have one two-bedroom and two one-bedroom units, is expected to be ready for occupancy before the end of the year.
Community Homes CEO Charlie Rush inspects the progress on the interior of the first building in the affordable housing community – PHOTO/PROVIDED
Eight housing units are planned for the first phase of the project, with a total of 23 units, each of which will be handicapped accessible.
“These initial units represent Phase One of Three Phases to complete the project,” said Troy Peters, president and CEO of Jonestown Bank, who also co-chairs the fundraising committee for the project. “We need the community to be with us in supporting the next two phases as well. Knowing the giving spirit of the people of Lebanon County, we are confident of reaching our goal in the end.”
Community Homes Chair Glenn Wenger said, “This is a wonderful example of our community coming together to address a vital need for more affordable housing for citizens and families in need in our county. A resident will pay no more than 30 percent of income on a very comfortable new place to live.”
Community Homes has received support from Calvary Church, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, Lebanon Rescue Mission, and many local businesses and private donors, Wenger added.
“It is a bit too early to commit to occupancy, but we are getting there,” said Community Homes CEO Charlie Rush.
For more information, visit www. Communityhomespa.org or call 717-273-1711 x 100.
Millersville University’s campaign to raise money for student scholarships, student learning experiences, athletics and campus revitalization has exceeded $100 million, making it the largest fundraising effort in the university’s history.
Daniel Wubah
The “Imagine the Possible” fundraising campaign that began with the three-year goal of $32 million, has raised $101.4 million in less than six years.
“The campaign’s success has been made possible due to the overwhelming support from the generous Millersville University community of alumni, friends, current and former employees, students and parents, whose gifts have made a valuable contribution toward the campaign’s phenomenal progress,” said Daniel A. Wubah, president of Millersville University.
In March 2022, the campaign surpassed its overall fundraising goal of $90 million, with more than a year remaining before the campaign’s conclusion on June 30, 2023.
““Although this outstanding fundraising accomplishment marks an exceptional moment in the campaign, there is still a great need to continue to raise funds to support student success in the campaign’s final months,” Wubah said. “With the
Victor Ramos
ongoing fundraising efforts, the campaign has the potential to transcend expectations and generate essential funding to allow Millersville University students to excel and succeed.”
Campaign highlights include the creation of new scholarship endowments and awards and the record-breaking success of the annual One Day Give event.
Through a donation from Dr. Samuel and Dena Lombardo, Millersville University has the first named college, the Lombardo College of Business, which will be housed in the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Hall.
The campaign also established the Wehrheim School of Nursing and scholarships for nontraditional nursing students through an estate gift of $4.8 million from alumnus Liselotte R. Wehrheim and the first unrestricted athletic scholarship fund and the largest gift in Millersville Athletics history from alumnus Lois Morgan toward the renovation of Biemesderfer Stadium to become the Morgan Athletic Complex.
“As the campaign approaches its conclusion on June 30, 2023, the Millersville University community proudly celebrates the campaign success and the students whose accomplishments are “Exceeding the Imagination,” with immense gratitude for the thousands of donors who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students,” said Victor Ramos, vice president of Advancement.
Children throw confetti in the air to celebrate the expansion of Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development – photo by Cris Collingwood
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development (Schreiber) broke ground recently on a $10 million expansion of its Lancaster County facility in order to serve more children with special needs.
The 14,700-square-foot expansion to the facility at 625 Community Way, East Hempfield Township, will enable the center to provide a greater range of services to more children, ages birth to 21, with developmental and cognitive disabilities, said James BeBord, president, Schreiber.
During a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday, Schreiber announced that almost $6.5 million in private donations has been raised for the renovations. The ceremony marked the start of a public campaign to raise the rest of the funding.
The capital campaign, “Where Heroes are Made,” shines the light on the community, which is a hero to the facility, the therapists, who are heroes to the children, and the children who are the real heroes, DeBord said.
To honor the children and their spirit, the ceremonial groundbreaking was captured by the children launching confetti in the air instead of shoveling dirt. The joy on the children’s faces drew applause from the crowd of more than 150 patrons.
The funding will not only allow Schreiber to expand operations but will create an endowment fund to cover the losses Schreiber experiences every year, he said.
“Without Schreiber, there would be no place for these kids to go to live their dreams,” DeBord said, adding Schreiber is the only outpatient pediatric therapy service in Central Pennsylvania.
Schreiber operates at a loss every year because reimbursement for services pays 40 cents to 70 cents on the dollar, depending on the source, he said. “Most health care systems don’t cover outpatient treatment because of this.”
DeBord, who joined Schreiber 10 years ago when it was experiencing $2 million annual losses, said he set out to raise more funding through relationships with foundations and donors. The result has been a 500% increase in fundraising.
More importantly, he said, “We had a two-year waiting list for evaluations and that is just too late. Now the waiting list is two to three weeks.”
The expansion, which will increase the number of therapists and staff, expand treatment services and resources for behavioral, occupational, physical and speech-language therapies, will allow Schreiber to treat up to 500 more children each year. Currently, the center sees 4,000 children a year, he said.
Katie Martin, who was a poster child for Schreiber in 1986 and now works as a grant writer for the center, said, “This is the beginning of a new era.”
Martin, who lives with cerebral palsy, said she started going to Schreiber at 6 months of age and remained in therapy until she aged out at 21. She then worked as an intern for the center, helping with the first capital campaign.
“To see this grow is a good thing,” she said during the ceremony. “We will be able to help more children. The need is always there, and we need to accommodate that. We are a place of hope.”
During the festivities, the Lancaster County Commissioners presented a check for $620,000 from American Rescue Plan funds the county received.
Commissioner Joshua Parsons, in presenting the check, said, “We’re trying to protect the things we value that make the community what it is. This touches the lives of these children so thank you all for what you do.”
Megan Campbell Roland, a physical therapist with Schreiber for 25 years, said she is excited that the new gym space and new equipment will allow children to move more easily. A planned track on the ceiling will allow more children to learn to walk and fall.
That is important, she said, because “if a child can’t fall, they won’t walk.” She explained that if a child doesn’t know how to fall and get back up, fear holds them back.
“This is amazing,” she said of the outpouring of community support. “We can see how many people we touch in the community. We forget that day to day, but when we see this, we see the impact of changing people’s lives.”
The work is hard, “but these kids do the work. If this wasn’t worthwhile, I wouldn’t have been here for 25 years,” she said.
Children throw confetti in the air to celebrate the expansion of Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development – PHOTO/CRIS COLLINGWOOD
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development broke ground Friday on a $10 million expansion of its Lancaster County facility in order to serve more children with special needs.
The 14,700-square-foot expansion to the facility at 625 Community Way, East Hempfield Township, will enable the center to provide a greater range of services to more children, ages birth to 21, with developmental and cognitive disabilities, said James BeBord, president, Schreiber.
During a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday, Schreiber announced that almost $6.5 million in private donations has been raised for the renovations. The ceremony marked the start of a public campaign to raise the rest of the funding.
The capital campaign, “Where Heroes are Made,” shines the light on the community, which is a hero to the facility, the therapists, who are heroes to the children, and the children who are the real heroes, DeBord said.
Katie Martin, Schreiber grant writer and former client – PHOTO/CRIS COLLINGWOOD
To honor the children and their spirit, the ceremonial groundbreaking was captured by the children launching confetti in the air instead of shoveling dirt. The joy on the children’s faces drew applause from the crowd of more than 150 patrons.
The funding will not only allow Schreiber to expand operations but will create an endowment fund to cover the losses Schreiber experiences every year, he said.
“Without Schreiber, there would be no place for these kids to go to live their dreams,” DeBord said, adding Schreiber is the only outpatient pediatric therapy service in Central Pennsylvania.
Schreiber operates at a loss every year because reimbursement for services pays 40 cents to 70 cents on the dollar, depending on the source, he said. “Most health care systems don’t cover outpatient treatment because of this.”
DeBord, who joined Schreiber 10 years ago when it was experiencing $2 million annual losses, said he set out to raise more funding through relationships with foundations and donors. The result has been a 500% increase in fundraising.
More importantly, he said, “We had a two-year waiting list for evaluations and that is just too late. Now the waiting list is two to three weeks.”
The expansion, which will increase the number of therapists and staff, expand treatment services and resources for behavioral, occupational, physical and speech-language therapies, will allow Schreiber to treat up to 500 more children each year. Currently, the center sees 4,000 children a year, he said.
Katie Martin, who was a poster child for Schreiber in 1986 and now works as a grant writer for the center, said, “This is the beginning of a new era.”
Martin, who lives with cerebral palsy, said she started going to Schreiber at 6 months of age and remained in therapy until she aged out at 21. She then worked as an intern for the center, helping with the first capital campaign.
“To see this grow is a good thing,” she said during the ceremony. “We will be able to help more children. The need is always there, and we need to accommodate that. We are a place of hope.”
During the festivities, the Lancaster County Commissioners presented a check for $620,000 from American Rescue Plan funds the county received.
Commissioner Joshua Parsons, in presenting the check, said, “We’re trying to protect the things we value that make the community what it is. This touches the lives of these children so thank you all for what you do.”
Megan Campbell Roland, a physical therapist with Schreiber for 25 years, said she is excited that the new gym space and new equipment will allow children to move more easily. A planned track on the ceiling will allow more children to learn to walk and fall.
That is important, she said, because “if a child can’t fall, they won’t walk.” She explained that if a child doesn’t know how to fall and get back up, fear holds them back.
“This is amazing,” she said of the outpouring of community support. “We can see how many people we touch in the community. We forget that day to day, but when we see this, we see the impact of changing people’s lives.”
The work is hard, “but these kids do the work. If this wasn’t worthwhile, I wouldn’t have been here for 25 years,” she said.
A six-year fundraising campaign raised a record $316.96 million for Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.
“A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” ended June 30 and marked the most successful campaign and the most successful fundraising year in the institution’s history, it said. The funds will be used to fulfill its mission to improve health through patient care, education, research and community outreach.
“The spirit of generosity we’ve seen across our organization and our community is astounding,” said Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini. “Throughout the campaign, our donors helped us grow even during the darkest days of the pandemic. They helped us expand our Children’s Hospital, build a new interfaith chapel and establish Penn State Cancer Institute’s Cancer Assistance and Resource Education – or CARE – Center within Hershey Medical Center,” he said.
“Gifts supported lifesaving equipment at our community hospitals and covered the costs of a new ambulance and isolettes for Life Lion’s fleet,” he added. “Thanks to the support of so many, Penn State Health has a very bright future. This is good news for the many thousands of people we serve each year, and we are truly grateful.”
The campaign, which began in 2016, was focused on the three key imperatives of a 21st century public university: keeping the doors to higher education open to hardworking students regardless of financial well-being; creating transformative experiences that go beyond the classroom; and impacting the world by serving communities and fueling discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship, Massini said.
“Through their extraordinary support, our donors have recognized the tremendous potential that our faculty, students and staff have to enhance human health,” said Dr. Kevin Black, interim dean of Penn State College of Medicine. “In just six years, supporters have more than doubled our scholarship endowment and provided critical resources for recruiting and retaining leading faculty across many disciplines.”
The funds will reduce student debt, add new teaching tools and strategies, create stronger research collaborations, develop novel therapeutics and increase access to cross-cultural training and community outreach initiatives. “Words cannot express our deep appreciation for all the ways our alumni and friends have made the College of Medicine greater,” he said.
Within Penn State Health and the College of Medicine, top campaign gifts and priorities included:
More than $165 million raised for children’s health by Children’s Miracle Network, Four Diamonds and THON and through gifts made directly to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital
A $25 million gift from Highmark Inc. to advance research, education and care at Penn State Cancer Institute
More than $54 million for research through existing funds and 36 new endowments to support discovery in diverse fields or to advance medical innovation
“Over the last six years, I have been privileged to see the Penn State Health and College of Medicine community – faculty, physicians, students, administration and staff, alumni and friends – join together to overcome unprecedented challenges and achieve unparalleled success,” said Peter Tombros, volunteer campaign chair.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank PHOTO/SUBMITTED
The Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (PA FBLA) raised more than $25,500 for Feeding Pennsylvania.
The Harrisburg-based organization selects a statewide nonprofit each year to focus on fundraising, community service and education.
This year’s project, “Bank on tomorrow by feeding the need today,” PA FBLA will distribute the funds to Feeding Pennsylvania’s nine-member food banks who serve all 67 counties across the commonwealth through their 3,000 partner agencies, PA FBLA said.
“On behalf of our member food banks, Feeding Pennsylvania is incredibly grateful for the generous contribution from PA FBLA,” said Jane Clements, CEO of Feeding Pennsylvania. “We are so inspired by the incredible efforts from the students. Their time and dedication put forth throughout this year will help to provide more access to fresh, nutritious food to Pennsylvanians facing hunger.”
In addition to the funds raised, PA FBLA chapters across the state lead fundraising events, volunteered, shared on social media, and even participated in Feeding Pennsylvania’s annual advocacy campaign, “Hear the PA Crunch,” to help promote an end to hunger in their communities.
“Through this partnership, PA FBLA chapters have the ability to support this initiative, not only through donation, but through countless community service opportunities,” said Kristi Ryland, state adviser for PA FBLA. “We are thrilled to support Feeding Pennsylvania and be able to assist Pennsylvania individuals and families struggling with hunger.”
In addition to the $25,517.40 donation, contributions will continue to be accepted from chapters until June 20.
Très Bonne Année, a series of annual wine and food events in Harrisburg, has announced its 2022 events schedule.
Since it was founded nearly 20 years ago, Très Bonne Année has raised more than $5.6 million for Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. All funding raised through Très Bonne Année events is given towards learning experiences, STEM programs and camps and more.
This year’s events include a Spring Wine Tasting at the Hilton Harrisburg on June 11th, a Patrons Party at the Ashcombe Mansion on Sept. 11th, a Vintners Dinner at the Whitaker Center on Oct. 7th and a Grand Gala at the Whitaker Center on Oct. 8th.
This year, Très Bonne Année has announced new branding and mission under the theme of “Celebrate Life!”
“We are revitalizing our offerings for 2022 to ensure we connect the community and celebrate life as we spring back to our social lives,” said Très Bonne Année Board Member Kelly Hollinger.
The event series’ honorary guest for the year is Glen Head, New York-based Banfi Vinters.
Christina Mariani-May, president and CEO at Banfi Vinters, has been celebrated as one of the 50 most influential women in wine and spirits, according to a statement from Très Bonne Année.
Penn State students announce the final tally for THON 2022. PHOTO/PROVIDED
Penn State’s annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, commonly referred to as THON, broke its fundraising record this year by raising a total of $13.7 million in time for the student-run charity’s 50th anniversary.
The iconic fundraiser, founded in 1973, is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world and since its founding, THON has raised over $200 million for Hershey-based nonprofit Four Diamonds.
Through THON, Penn State students raise money during a year-long effort that culminates in a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. It is one of three programs that Four Diamonds relies on to support children and their families in the fight against childhood cancer through care, support and research.
In the last decade, Four Diamonds has grown exponentially by expanding its administration, updating how it communicates with students, finding ways to keep students invested in giving after they graduate and more.
That growth has resulted in the nonprofit bringing in 75% of its total fundraised money in the past 12 years—something that can be partially attributed to the leadership of Suzanne Graney, Four Diamond’s executive director since 2010.
Graney joined Four Diamonds with an established background in communications and marketing from a previous role as director of development and marketing at Harrisburg-based WITF. However, it was Graney’s experience as a volunteer in a youth leadership program that drew her to a position at Four Diamonds.
As a volunteer, Graney worked with young people to help them recognize and grasp their full potential, something that she does today with the student leader of THON.
“To get to see that spark of learning and growth through their time with Four Diamonds—whether it is through THON, Mini-THON or other opportunities, it’s rewarding to see how they are awakened to their skills,” said Graney.
Through THON, students learn best practices in fundraising, social media and digital fundraising along with lessons in leadership and teamwork—fostering future philanthropists.
Suzanne Graney. PHOTO/PROVIDED
Leading Four Diamonds
Leading an organization like Four Diamonds takes what Graney calls a combination of heart and smart.
“You can have a lot of heart and care and it is important to be rooted in the mission to truly care about the individuals who are making this work happen,” she said. “On the flip side, you have to approach it from a place of smart business principles. You have to have return on investment, and you have to manage the financial pieces of this well.”
Under Graney’s leadership, Four Diamonds has grown from three to 17 full-time staff members. Those staff changes have included the addition of a team dedicated to Mini-THON, a similar year-long fundraising effort modeled after THON but focused on K-12 students.
Another area of growth for the nonprofit has been how it communicates with the public, according to Graney. Four Diamonds has grown its social media presence, recognizing that it needs to meet students and donors at their preferred websites.
“We knew that Penn State University students were heavily on Twitter. We had to grow on Twitter as a response,” said Graney. “We know that our donors were on Facebook. So, we needed our stories on Facebook.”
In the spirit of meeting its community where it is, Four Diamonds announced a new program to stand beside THON and Mini-THON in July, called Play For The Kids.
Through Play For The Kids, Four Diamonds supporters can raise money by hosting a variety of events such as food eating contests or fitness challenges, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Graney said she sees the new program as a way to keep students and families invested in the THON and Mini-Thon mindset even after graduating college or high school.
“It is about bringing people together. Being part of a larger movement all focused on funding studies for childhood cancer,” she said. “It is an expansion of what we are doing and an opportunity for anyone at any age to be part of the solution.”
Penn State students take a selfie with the Nittany Lion at THON 2022. PHOTO/PROVIDED
Looking back and forward
Along with breaking THON’s record annual donations, 2022 THON acted as a celebration of 50 years of THON.
It was also Four Diamonds’ first year without its co-founder, Charles Millard, who died in late 2021 at the age of 93.
Millard co-founded Four Diamonds with his wife, Irma, after the loss of their son Christopher to cancer in 1972. Four Diamonds became the beneficiary of Penn State’s THON in 1977 after Millard made a connection with a student involved in the organization.
During his time with Four Diamonds, a common phrase of Millard’s was: “Maybe Einstein was right and we are all energy and that energy never dies, it just takes another form.”
The energy of THON’s hours long dance party is hard to describe, according to Graney, who said she kept thinking of that quote during the weekend.
“It’s filled with hope, positivity and goodwill,” she said. “You feel that the minute you enter that building and you feel it the entire time.”
The anniversary was also an opportunity to look forward for Four Diamonds.
Last November Penn State Health named Dr. Yatin Vyas as chair of its Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Miracle Network and Four Diamonds Endowed Chair and pediatrician-in-chief at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine.
In this new role, one of Vyas’ first steps will be to put together a new strategic plan for pediatric oncology and hematology. Graney said that this new strategic plan is an opportunity for the hospital and its researchers to tell Four Diamonds what it needs from them.
“Once we know what that direction is, we will get to work and do everything we can to provide them with what they need to care for kids as best they can in the most modern, up to date and leading edge ways possible,” she said.
Rachels Cafe and Creperie in Lancaster is making a special Girl Scouts crepe for the Extraordinary Give on Nov. 20. PHOTO PROVIDED
This Friday, Lancaster-based Rachel’s Cafe and Creperie will feature two temporary menu items to help raise money for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania.
On the same day as the Lancaster County Community Foundation hosts its annual Extraordinary Give, the local creperie will be donating 10% of its proceeds for the day to the Harrisburg-based Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA).
To sweeten the deal, the restaurant will be selling two limited menu items on Friday- a Nutella Peppermint Hot Chocolate garnished with Girl Scout peppermint bark and a dessert crepe featuring the nonprofit’s chocolate covered pretzels.
Rachel Adams, the creperie’s owner and a former Girl Scout herself, began a working relationship with the midstate branch of the international organization after selling crepes using Girl Scout Cookies in her crepe specials to support her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop.
“I wanted to help her troop out and make some amazing crepes so I ordered lots of cookies and came up with Crepe specials featuring Girl Scout Cookies,” Adams said. “We usually paired that with a fundraiser each year for a local troop. Most recently, they got in touch with me to start partnering with them for the Extra Give.”
This is the second year that the local business owner has partnered with the nonprofit to help it raise funds for the Extraordinary Give, something that has helped the local branch connect with the Lancaster community, which has a large number of girl and adult Girl Scout members, according to Janet Donovan, president and CEO of GSHPA.
“It’s important for us to be connected to the Lancaster community and to participate in the Extra Give as part of the community,” she said. “It’s a dual pronged piece for us to show how Girl Scouts supports the community and it’s also about creating a fundraising opportunity for us.”
Donovan added that Adams is a good fit for such a partnership, noting that the Girl Scout Cookie program teaches entrepreneurial skills like financial literacy and marketing.
“If Rachel was a Girl Scout, that means that she participated in the Girl Scout Cookie program and now here she is her own entrepreneur,” Donovan said. “What a great model for our girls and of course her support means everything to us.”
The Extraordinary Give is a day-long event where anyone can donate money to one of 500 organizations across Lancaster County. The nonprofit organizations win awards depending on the amount of donations they receive.
Adams recommends that other businesses work with nonprofits they support during the give, saying that it’s a “win-win for everyone.”
“We all need to help each other, especially now and what better way than to help raise awareness for local nonprofits and get them the extra attention they deserve?” she said.
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