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With a heart of service and a spirit of collaboration, High Foundation builds bridges to opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities, striving for an equitable world of beauty, prosperity, and peace.

Our Stories of Impact 2026 video highlights dedicated grantees whose work strengthens communities, creates opportunities, and makes a lasting difference across Lancaster.

This year’s video profiles Union Community Care, Lancaster County Career & Technology Foundation, LancasterHistory, and Tenfold.

@unioncommunitycare @lancctc @lancohistory @tenfoldorg by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @bbbssun

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, based in Sarasota, FL, focuses on creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

As schooling and jobs transition toward online platforms, High Foundation believes access to reliable technology is crucial.

“We are incredibly grateful to High Foundation for investing in both our organization’s capacity and the young people we serve. Access to technology is no longer optional — it is essential. This grant ensures that our youth have the tools they need to succeed academically, prepare for college and careers, and build confidence in an increasingly digital world.” - Kamala Martinez, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.
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Based in Lancaster, PA, High Foundation supports organizations in communities where the High companies provide economic investment and employment. by @highfoundation

What an inspiring evening celebrating the power of partnership. Thank you to our grantees for joining us at High Foundation's Annual Grantee Celebration as we recognized the collective impact made throughout 2025–2026.

Your dedication, innovation, and commitment to serving others help build bridges to opportunity and strengthen communities every day. We are honored to partner with organizations creating meaningful change across our region and beyond.

#lancasterpa #highfoundation #bridgetoopportunity #lancastercountypa #communityimpact by @highfoundation

High Foundation is pleased to celebrate four new recipients of the Essence of Humanity Award, 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.

Two awards were recently presented at the United in Impact event hosted by United Way of Lancaster County, recognizing Dave Costarella and David Nagel. Two additional awards were presented at Tenfold's annual banquet, honoring Jim Shultz and Lori Pagan.

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. These everyday heroes exemplify a caring spirit and provide inspiration and encouragement to those around them, giving themselves daily to make the world a better place.

Read more about Dave, David, Jim and Lori at highfoundation.org/news

@uwlanc | @tenfoldorg | #lancasterpa #lancastercountypa by @highfoundation

Meet Dana Hanchin, President & CEO of HDC MidAtlantic 🏚️

Inspired by her family’s strong work ethic and Western Pennsylvania roots, Dana leads a team whose mission is to create thriving neighborhoods and sustainable living opportunities throughout our region.

With 150 employees, 65 affordable housing communities, and over 4,500 residents to serve across a three-state footprint, Dana is focused on ensuring both HDC employees and the residents feel seen, valued, and heard in the decisions that affect them.

Head over to figlancaster.com to read the full story.

This Reach High spotlight is proudly sponsored by @highfoundation, dedicated to being a Bridge to Opportunity in Lancaster. by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @mfelancaster

Music for Everyone exists to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community well-being tool to transform lives, schools, and communities in Lancaster County, PA.

Music instruction is provided to hundreds of students each year through in-school and after-school programs, supply hundreds of instruments to local school districts, and serve over 200 students at our summer camp.

Impact is reflected in students like Cindy, who attended our programs from elementary through high school and now teaches in local schools, and Hudson, a middle school composer whose work was performed for more than 200 people at camp.

“With the support of High Foundation, MFE will provide access to music throughout the school year and summer camps at no cost to families. We believe that participating in music programs helps students learn important skills that will set them up for future success.” -Deb Rohrer, Executive Director

#communityimpact #businessforgood #musicforeveryone #lancasterpa #lancastercountypa #performingarts by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @lighthousevoc

Lighthouse Vocational Services promotes growth, opportunity, and hope for persons with disabilities. Lighthouse accomplishes its mission by providing high-quality, person-centered programming including vocational services, educational enrichment, and community integration experiences.

High Foundation recently helped expand their vehicle fleet.

“We are thankful for the impact of two new vehicles on our Community Partnerships program! They provide reliable transportation for volunteering with our 36 nonprofit partners. Having these vehicles helps individuals integrate into the community as they learn the joy of volunteering. The expansion of our vehicle fleet allows us to increase the number of participants who spend 25% of their time in the community.”

High Foundation is happy to support the amazing effort of those at Lighthouse Vocational Services.

#communityimpact #businessforgood #lancasterpa #lancastercountypa by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @lancasterconservancy

Lancaster Conservancy’s mission is to provide wild and forested lands and clean waterways for our community, forever.

High Foundation was proud to help support the Conservancy’s acquisition of Eagle View Nature Preserve. The new preserve will protect this critical piece of habitat along the Susquehanna while providing public access to nature and an unparalleled view of the river.

“From our first visit to Eagle View we knew it was special. From the sweeping views of the Susquehanna River and Lancaster and York counties to the well-maintained hardwood forest, this is a stretch of the river that must be protected forever. We are grateful for High Foundation’s support as we work to protect this incredible area.” - Fritz Schroeder, President & CEO, Lancaster Conservancy

📷: Andrea Campbell & Hylon Plumb for Lancaster Conservancy by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @gigisplayhouselancaster

GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster is a Down Syndrome Achievement Center that opened in Lancaster County 6 years ago that delivers free purposeful programming to those of all ages with Down syndrome, babies through adults.

"We are honored that the High Foundation is a continued donor to GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster. We were extremely blessed to have High Foundation join us for our Believe in Our Build Campaign to help us renovate and furnish our new larger Playhouse in 2024, which allowed us to welcome new families." - Alisha Fitzwater, Programs & Volunteer Manager

At High Foundation, we believe in Gigi’s Playhouse’s mission to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all.

#communityimpact #lancasterpa #lancastercountypa #businessforgood by @highfoundation

Save the date for ExtraGive 2026!

Lancaster County’s largest day of online giving is BACK! Mark your calendars for November 20. Thanks to our sponsors, we’re ringing in 15 years of ExtraGive... let’s make it truly extraordinary.

#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @familyfirsthealth

In October 2025, Family First Pharmacy expanded their mission, providing patients with a convenient way to get their prescriptions. Part of the pharmacy’s success is the Parata Robot, funded by High Foundation. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the robot filled more than 1,525 vials and, to date, has dispensed over 150,000 doses, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and patient care.

"High Foundation’s investment in our pharmacy robot has had a meaningful impact on our ability to serve patients efficiently and safely. Since its implementation, the robot has supported workflow efficiency, dispensing accuracy, and our growing prescription volume. This technology allows our pharmacy team to spend more time focusing on patient care while maintaining reliable, precise medication dispensing."

High Foundation is proud to help in maximizing accessibility of patient care with Family First Health. by @highfoundation

Grantee Spotlight: @bigwaterslandtrust

Big Waters Land Trust prioritizes environmental protection and clean water access to all.

From invasive species control to prescribed fire management, these essential tools support the long-term health of wetlands, forests, ranchlands, and coastal habitats that protect water resources, wildlife, and public access to nature.

“We are grateful to High Foundation for awarding a $10,000 grant to support Stewardship in Action: Equipment for Conservation at Big Waters Land Trust.”

High Foundation is pleased to support great stewardship as this funding will help strengthen the infrastructure to restore and manage Florida’s natural lands.

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Based in Lancaster, PA, High Foundation supports organizations in communities where the High companies provide economic investment and employment.

#communityimpact #sarasotafl #environment #conservation by @highfoundation