The Foundation was founded in 1996 with the sole purpose of supporting the mission
and endeavors of Scotland School for Veterans’ Children. To this end, the Foundation is
the “philanthropic arm” of Scotland School. The Foundation is a stand-alone, self-supporting
operation without any funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Upon the Foundation's
inception, funds were raised to equip the Colin L. Powell Culinary Arts Center
with state-of-the-art equipment.

There are many costs associated with operating Scotland School that do not directly fall within the
Commonwealth's appropriation for classroom instruction, food, clothing, and housing.
The Foundation works to provide funds for student field trips, student-life
and campus activities, community service and leadership
development that will ultimately enhance the student experience
and overall quality of life at the school.  The Foundation also
works to support improvements to the campus’ physical
plant and equipment upgrades that are not covered
by State funds.

 The Foundation raises funds through a myriad of activities
to include: Our Annual Fund and Campaign, Grants, Direct Mail,
Planned Giving and Special Events (such as our annual
Tree of Lights Campaign and our John McAllister Memorial Golf Tournament).

Our Mission
The Foundation for Scotland School for Veterans' Children develops philanthropic resources which enhance the quality of life for the students at Scotland School.

Our Vision
To develop an endowment, which is capable of meeting the needs of Scotland School for Veterans’ Children in perpetuity.

Our Values
Advance educational achievement
Promote good citizenship
Strengthen veteran families

Directors
 
Isiah Anderson, Jr.
President – Three Cord Youth Services
SSVC Alumnus
 
Joseph Connovitch
Senior Associate – Triad Strategies
 
Michael Essis
Co-Owner – Essis & Sons Carpet One
 
Ronald Grandel, MA
Superintendent SSVC
 
Paul Hastings
Chairman – Pennsylvania State Veterans Commission

Virginia James
President – SSVC Parents Association
 
Dr. Richard (Dick) Lesher, Ph. D.
(Ret.) President – Chamber of Commerce
of America

Patricia Shively
SSVC House Parent/AFSCME Rep.
 
Jean Hartman Vargas
SSVC Instructor/Faculty Union Rep.
 
Albert Thomas
Past State Commander VFW, Dept. of PA
 
John Thomas
(Ret.) Dep. Secy.  – PA Dept. Labor and Industry
 
Dr. Herbert Turner, Ph. D.
President - Analytica
SSVC Alumnus
 
  Alan Williamson
(Ret.) Dep. Secy.  – PA Dept. Labor and Industry

Emeritus Directors
 
Donald Aungst
(Ret.) VP Resource Development – Capital University
 
Andrew Gartenberg
Owner – Gartenberg Jewelry
 
Michael Hurt
Chairman and CEO – Altra Industrial Motion
 
Major General (Ret.) James MacVay
Former Adjutant General – PA Dept. Military and Veteran Affairs
 
Brigadier General (Ret.) John Patten
Former Deputy Adjutant General – PA Dept.
Military and Veteran Affairs

Staff
 
C. Frank Frame,
Interim Executive Director
 
Michele Binkley
Development Associate