In 2010, S. Dale High and his family formed a charitable organization dedicated to eliminating poverty and revitalizing the Lancaster community. High Foundation is a new chapter in High Family philanthropy, succeeding an organization of a similar name founded in 1980.

A visionary by nature, S. Dale High’s commitment to improving his community served as a driving force for his success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

The primary goal of the Foundation is to bridge the gap from poverty to sustainability. Through grant programs, the Foundation engages with community groups and other stakeholders with a common interest in eliminating poverty and increasing vibrancy in the Lancaster community and beyond.

What We Can Improve Together.

In 2016, High Foundation donated $50,000 to renovate the Teen Area at the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster.

The nonprofit organization’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to become productive, caring, responsible adults.

Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center met its goal of $250,000 this year to expand and add an infant room, with some of the funds coming from High Foundation. Schreiber can now accommodate 20 more infants with disabilities.

High Foundation made a pledge to Lancaster Central Market’s Raise the Roof campaign this year, which raised over $1.5 million to replace its roof, saving the market from damage and preserving its history.

The Long's Park Amphitheatre Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide cultural programming such as the Long’s Park Labor Day Arts Festival, Summer Music Series and the ArtsFest, funded in part by High Foundation.

ASSETS is a non-profit organization providing training, one-on-one coaching, and financing to entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their businesses. They are supported by High Foundation, as they are improving social change and economic development through entrepreneurship.

The Extraordinary Give Event

High Foundation is proud to announce that it is once again a Presenting Sponsor in the annual Extraordinary Give event.

The 24-hour Extraordinary Give is Lancaster County's largest single day of giving. Together with the Lancaster County Community Foundation and Rogers & Associates, High Foundation will help make this year's event one of the most successful.

The Extraordinary Give began more than five years ago as a way to energize awareness and giving in the Lancaster community.

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