In June 2015, the York Suburban Education Foundation board passed a motion to authorize the creation of a student board known as the Impact Foundation (IF). IF operates as a committee of YSEF and as part of the York Suburban High School internship program. In August of 2015, IF held their first board meeting.
The mission of the Impact Foundation will be consistent with the overall mission of YSEF, but is specifically focused on continuing York Suburban’s commitment toward educational excellence by educating and engaging students in meeting the needs of their own school community through philanthropic compassion as part of the York Suburban culture.
IF has conducted needs assessments in each of the six district buildings to determine where help is most needed. IF used this information to inform the development of their first project which is constructing Impact Closets in each school building. Each closet will be stocked with basic supplies (toiletries, snacks, clothing and other necessities) to meet basic student needs and remove barriers to learning.
The students of the Impact Foundation would personally like to thank their advisors and mentors: Joshua Carney (YSEF Board Member and IF Committee Chairman), Dr. Denise Fuhrman (YSHS Assistant Principal and IF Internship Advisor) and Sarah Reinecker (YSEF Board President).
The Impact Foundation is excited to continue to collaborate with their community and existing efforts within York Suburban. Students interested in becoming involved should contact Dr. Fuhrman by April 15.
IF Student Board L to R: Bailey Cross (Secretary), Ali Alwood, Gabe Fryar, Molly Day, Casey Dierdorff, Zach Weinstein (VP), Joe Young (Treasurer). Front: Jamie Myers (President), Emily Hamme.