From Left to Right: Jose Lopez, Loida Esbri, Juan Rivas, and Christina Snyder
Loida Esbri and Juan Rivas Receive Essence of Humanity Award
2026 Essence of Humanity Award Winners Announced
High Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Essence of Humanity Awards, a recognition honoring individuals and caregivers who, beyond the requirements of their work, demonstrate remarkable courage, love, and persistence in the face of life's adversities.
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Robin D. Stauffer, President & CEO of High Foundation
Robin D. Stauffer Appointed President & CEO of High Foundation
High Foundation is pleased to announce that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, Robin D. Stauffer was appointed President & CEO of High Foundation.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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