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We celebrate our partners and the impact that their hard work continues to have in communities where High does business.

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January 21, 2026

From Left to Right: Darryl Gordon, Robin Stauffer, Aaron Swinton, Dr. Clark McSparren, and Vanessa Philbert

High Foundation Announces Essence of Humanity Award Recipients

The Essence of Humanity Award recognizes individuals and caregivers who, beyond the requirements of their work, demonstrate remarkable courage, love, and persistence when dealing with the adversities of life.

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January 15, 2026

High Foundation supports the launch of Lancaster Housing Works

Lancaster Housing Works Acquires First Property with Support from High Foundation

New nonprofit closes on 60-unit property in Ephrata, PA as it aims to create 300+ new affordable workforce housing units in Lancaster County.

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January 13, 2026

High Foundation sponsors design and implementation of Light Up Lancaster

High Foundation Supports Light Up Lancaster to Illuminate Lancaster City

The Lancaster City Alliance and the Lancaster Downtown Investment District announce the first phase of Light Up Lancaster.

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December 05, 2025

Wyatt Behringer, Communications and Development Manager at High Foundation

Wyatt Behringer Joins High Foundation

Wyatt Behringer has joined the High Foundation as the Communications and Development Manager, effective December 1, 2025.

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October 27, 2025

Janice L. Snyder (left) and Vanessa E. Philbert (right) join High Foundation Board of Trustees

High Foundation Announces Election of New Board Members

High Foundation recently announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees.

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October 24, 2025

S. Dale High and Robin Stauffer at Elizabethtown College’s newly renovated High Auditorium for Collaborative Learning

Elizabethtown College Dedicates High Auditorium for Collaborative Learning

Elizabethtown College recently held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 16 to officially open the newly renovated High Auditorium for Collaborative Learning.

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October 24, 2025

Members of the High Family and High Foundation gather at the High Family Nature Preserve, in partnership with the Lancaster Conservancy

Lancaster Conservancy Dedicates High Family Nature Preserve to the High Family

On September 19, we proudly celebrated the dedication of the High Family Nature Preserve—112 acres of protected land open for exploration and connection with nature.

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August 13, 2025

Approval of 99-Year Ground Lease for Partners for Environmental Stewardship Paves Way for Environmental Center and 70-Acre Urban Nature Preserve on Sunnyside Peninsula

Momentum Builds for Landmark Environmental Center in Lancaster City

Last night, Lancaster City Council unanimously approved a 99-year ground lease agreement with Partners for Environmental Stewardship, granting the organization use of approximately nine acres on Sunnyside Peninsula for a future environmental center.

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June 17, 2025

Award recipients Lilian Mahonski, Matthew Crider, and Kaycee Sontheimer with High Foundation Board Members

High Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners

High Foundation is pleased to announce their 2025 High Scholarship Award recipients,  Lilian Mahonski of Springboro, OH, Matthew Crider of Lancaster, PA, and Kaycee Sontheimer of Williamsport, PA, children of coworkers of the High companies. These students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.

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April 25, 2025

East Lampeter Township officials agreed to convert property at 2555 Old Philadelphia Pike into affordable housing

High Foundation Champions Affordable Housing in Lancaster County

Powered by High Foundation's publishing, the Coalition for Sustainable Housing is championing creative housing solutions for the Lancaster community.

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