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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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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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April 04, 2025

Declaration House, 240 Main St., Denver, Pa

High Foundation Helps Lead Workshop to Address Lancaster’s Housing Needs

The High Foundation, Franklin & Marshall College’s Center for Politics and Public Affairs, and research nonprofit Hourglass shared the results of the workshop. According to the report, more than half of the participants agreed housing is the top issue facing their municipality.

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April 04, 2025

Vacant stores in the Shops at Rockvale in East Lampeter Township are being demolished to make way for a redevelopment project that will eventually add 504 apartments.

Q&A with Local Leader Addresses Lancaster’s Housing Needs

Housing availability is one of the most pressing issues facing communities in Lancaster. Tara Hitchens from East Lampeter Township shares insights from the workshop lead by High Foundation, Franklin & Marshall College’s Center for Politics and Public Affairs, and research nonprofit Hourglass.

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January 29, 2025

Left to right: Darryl Gordon, Vice President, High Companies; Ron⁠ Martin, 2025 Award Recipient; Robin Stauffer, Executive Director, High Foundation; Derrick Burch, 2025 Award Recipient

Honoring Those Who Inspire the Best in All of Us

2025 Essence of Humanity Award Winners Announced

Each year, High Foundation recognizes people in our community who give of themselves selflessly—role models of the human spirit who work tirelessly to overcome adversity and affect positive change.

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January 28, 2025

A waiting area inside Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health's new Behavioral Health Center, located on the Lime St. entrance in Lancaster City

High Foundation Celebrates New Behavioral Health Center at LGH

People in need of immediate help with mental health issues have a new option for treatment starting Tuesday with the opening of the Behavioral Health Center at Lancaster General Hospital.

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November 01, 2024

High Foundation board and representatives at Elizabethtown College's High Library

High Foundation’s Impact Celebrated at Elizabethtown College

The High Foundation’s generous philanthropy through a decades-long partnership with Elizabethtown College can be seen across campus on namesake buildings and spaces, as well as through the vital programming and initiatives that benefit both Blue Jay students and the surrounding community.

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October 11, 2024

Diana Martin, Director of High Impact

High Foundation Set to Welcome New Leader

Hourglass Foundation Executive Director Diana Martin is stepping down from her role Nov. 1 to become director of high impact at the High Foundation.

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June 20, 2024

S. Dale High and the Leadership Award from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

S. Dale High awarded Leadership Award

S. Dale High, Chair of High Foundation and Chair Emeritus of High Companies, received the Leadership Award from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.

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June 01, 2024

Award recipients Chase Orinski (L) and Lincoln Dillman (R) with High Foundation Board Members

High Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Winners

High Foundation is pleased to announce their 2024 High Scholarship Award recipients, Chase Orinski of Bethlehem, PA, and Lincoln Dillman of Lancaster, PA. The students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.

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