About the Penn HOSA Foundation

Recognizing the need to offer financial support to students entering academic institutions in the pursuit of a career in the health field, the Penn HOSA Foundation was established in 1997. The twelve (12) Board members volunteer their time to raise funds for this cause. As a result of their efforts over one-half million dollars in scholarship money has been awarded to PENN HOSA secondary and post- secondary members since the Foundation’s inception.

The Foundation members seek financial support for the continuation of the scholarships from businesses, foundations, and individuals. Due to the generosity of past donors the Foundation awarded $70,500.00 in scholarships in 2013. Scholarship amounts range from $1,500.00 - $3,000.00. The Penn HOSA Foundation also affiliates with the Foundation for Enhancing Communities. As a result of this eligible recipients that are receiving state grants and going to in-state schools may have their financial support doubled through the PATH Program match administered by PHEAA.

Several of our local PENN HOSA chapters have made donations to this Foundation to demonstrate their belief in and support of the work being done by its members. PENN HOSA thanks every local chapter for their generosity.

The Foundation's goal is to have 100% of our local PENN HOSA chapters contribute to the Foundation. To this end, we are asking our chapters to please consider making a donation.

The process is very simple:

1. Discuss this at one of your chapter meetings

2. Allow the members to decide on the amount...any monetary donation will be greatly

accepted and appreciated

3. Complete the donor gift form included following this message

4. Mail the donation and form to Helen Heidelbaugh (address included on the donor gift form)

Many of our advisors/chapters have experienced the excitement of recipients from their chapters as they are informed of the scholarship they won. Let's make a concerted effort to help the Foundation continue to make this a reality for future members by making a donation at this time.

All chapters who return the form by February 14, 2014 will:

  • have their name printed in the PENN HOSA SLC program book
  • receive acknowledgement at our Recognition Session held the second night of the State Leadership Conference

Thank you for working with PENN HOSA-Future Health Professionals and

the Penn HOSA Foundation!

The Penn HOSA Foundation

Promoting Healthcare Careers ~ Investing in the Future

GIFT FORM

I wish to contribute a gift of $______as follows:

Enclosed $______

Please note that the donation must be received by February 14, 2014 in order to be listed in the HOSA Conference booklet.

“I cannot begin to express how grateful I am. This scholarship will help to make my dream of becoming a nurse possible. I’m excited to begin my future education and I know I will be an even greater health care worker because of HOSA.” A. Fisher, 2011 Scholarship recipient

Name ______

Address ______

City State Zip______

Office Phone Home Phone ______

Date______

For recognition purposes, please list name exactly as follows: (Please Print)

Gifts to the Penn HOSA Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Please make checks payable to the:

Penn HOSA Foundation

c/o Helen F. Heidelbaugh, Executive Director

200 North Third Street; 8th Floor: P.O. Box 678

Harrisburg, PA17108-0678

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Thank You!