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2018 HACF GRANT RECIPIENTS

Representatives of area organizations receiving grants from the Highland Area Community Foundation included the following:


Seated l to r: Linda Collman of Hard Road Theatre Productions, Angela Kim of Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, Jennifer Lee of Hospice of Southern Illinois, Susan Hooker of Highland Area Christian Service Ministry, Lynnette Schuepbach of Highland Arts Council, Marge Detmer of Heartland Community Chorus, Dana Favre of Highland Elementary School-3rd Grade, Judy Hartlieb of Highland Garden Club, and Kathy Sherman of St. Paul Catholic School.


Standing l to r: Carol Porter of TheBANK of Edwardsville, Banquet Sponsor; Brenda Hebrank of Missionary Society of St. Therese, Ryan Poss of Highland Splash Swim Club, Mark Rosen of City of Highland Parks & Recreation, Mike Mercer of Boy Scout Troop #1043, Mike Sutton of Highland Community Unit School District #5, Tim Rusteberg of Highland Fire Department/EMS Division, Greg Allen of Highland Band Parents Association, Josh Haberer of Meals on Wheels, Rick Embry of The Highland Home, Jay Simpson of St. Jacob Elementary School, Teri Mustain of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Donnie Gunter III of Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club, Kristie Simmons of HHS Science Department, Wayne Henze of Highland Knights of Columbus Council #1580, Dave Miscik of HHS Math Department, Missey Loyet of EvUCC L.U.N.C.H. Bunch, Diane Boeser of Relevant Pregnancy Options Center, Jon Greve of TheBANK of Edwardsville, Banquet Sponsor; and Don Johannes, HACF Grants Chairman.


Also receiving a grant, but not available for the photo, was Allison Sobczak of the Highland Animal Shelter.

2018 GRANT RECIPIENT TOTAL - $76,412

Evangelical United Church of Christ

  • $2,000.00
  • Towards the L.U.N.C.H. Bunch Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Fire Department/EMS Division
  • $1,328.00
  • To purchase CPR Mannequins with feedback devices
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Hard Road Theatre Productions
  • $3,000.00
  • Towards Kennel lighting update
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Heartland Community Chorus
  • $1,500.00
  • For choral risers
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • HHS Math Department
  • $2,824.00
  • For two TI Nspires ten packs
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • HHS Science Department
  • $1,632.00
  • HP Chromebooks w/management console & supplies
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Animal Shelter
  • $825.00
  • For jetting sewer lines and replacement of utility sink & Faucet
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Area Christian Services Ministry
  • $1,550.00
  • To replace canvas awning
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Arts Council
  • $1,100.00
  • Promotional/directional flags for the arts
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Band Parents Association
  • $1,000.00
  • To purchase one Pearl Piccolos
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Boy Scout Troop #1043
  • $500.00
  • Trailer repairs for High Adventure Initiative Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club
  • $1,500.00
  • To purchase hockey game jerseys
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Elementary School
  • $750.00
  • Towards flexible seating for a 3rd grade classroom
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Garden Club
  • $665.00
  • For soil enrichment in the perennial flower beds/Glik Park
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Meals on Wheels
  • $660.00
  • To upgrade office equipment
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Splash Swim Team
  • $1,500.00
  • Towards purchase of new storage shed
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $2,500.00
  • For phone system upgrade
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
  • $1,855.00
  • For curriculum updates and client room needs
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • St. Jacob PTO
  • $1,500.00
  • For their Makerspace Program
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • St. Paul Catholic School
  • $894.00
  • For a Chromebook Charging Cart
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • The Highland Home
  • $4,279.00
  • For Laminate 60” round tables for dining room
  • GRANT FROM GENERAL ENDOWMENT
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $400.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • BILL AND JOAN SACKETT FAMILY FUND
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $300.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK FUND
  • Highland Area Community Foundation Operations
  • $250.00
  • Used to benefit operations of the Foundation
  • ANNA LEE & CLINTON H. ROGIER MEMORIAL FUND
  • 2018 award carry-over to 2019 per donor
  • $600.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for mothers seeking higher education
  • HIGHLAND CIVIC WOMAN'S CLUB GERALYN M. REHKEMPER MEMORIAL FUND
  • Highland Garden Club
  • $250.00
  • To be used for maintenance & enhancement of Lila’s Garden
  • RITA AND BOB HARDY CITY BEAUTIFICATION FUND
  • Highland Animal Shelter
  • $300.00
  • To benefit Highland Animal Shelter
  • MARGYE LIEBLER BAUMGARDNER FUND
  • 2018 recipient – Kylee DeLuca
  • $1,450.00
  • To provide scholarship grants for graduating seniors of Highland High School
  • HIGHLAND LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  • Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.
  • $450.00
  • For services provided in the Foundation’s service area
  • NAN CARPENTER MEMORIAL DESIGNATED FUND
  • Knights of Columbus Council #1580
  • $600.00
  • To benefit charitable giving programs of the Highland KC’s
  • KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1580 CHARITABLE GIVING FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $22,750.00
  • To benefit the operations of the Korte Recreation Center
  • RECREATION CENTER OPERATIONS FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $500.00
  • To provide non-sports programs administered by the Highland Parks & Recreation Department
  • EDGAR & DORRIS HALLER MEMORIAL FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $250.00
  • To provide water safety training & water therapy
  • HAMLIN WATER SAFETY FUND
  • Korte Recreation Center
  • $200.00
  • To provide admission to the Korte Recreation Center for those less fortunate
  • RON & KATHY SCHNEIDER RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIP FUND
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $250.00
  • To be used for general library purposes
  • RUTH & LELAND STEINER FUND IN MEMORY OF MILDA & CHARLES CASPER
  • Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library
  • $350.00
  • To be used for technology purposes to benefit the library
  • EUNICE L. & VICTOR H. KOCH TECHNOLOGY FUND
  • Bill and Peg Pierce Police Education Fund
  • $250.00
  • Will be used to provide scholarships and/or educational assistance for second year or above Criminal Justice students or scholarships and/or specialized law enforcement training for existing law enforcement officers
  • BILL AND PEG PIERCE POLICE EDUCATION FUND
  • Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
  • $600.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • GLORIA LOEBEL FUND
  • Relevant Pregnancy Options Center
  • $200.00
  • Used to benefit various client programs
  • WICK CHARITABLE FUND IN MEMORY OF MARTIN WICK
  • 2018 Scholarship Recipient – Mallory Klostermann
  • $2,525.00
  • Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
  • DWIGHT AND CAROL ROGIER FUND
  • Books/Technology to support curriculum Grades K-6
  • $2,525.00
  • Used to provide scholarships for future teachers (K-12) from HCUSD#5, and to provide books and technology to support the curriculum in Grades K-6.
  • DWIGHT AND CAROL ROGIER FUND
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
  • $1,350.00
  • To provide needed assistance and medical programs
  • NAN CARPENTER DONOR ADVISED FUND
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
  • $200.00
  • To benefit operations of the hospital
  • CLINTON “PETE” KERIN ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FUN
  • St. Paul Catholic School
  • $250.00
  • Used for Music & Technology programs
  • JAMES A. APKEN ST. PAUL MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY FUND
  • Patsy Schwarm Education Fund
  • $1,250.00
  • To benefit Highland Community School Libraries
  • PATSY SCHWARM EDUCATION FUND
  • 2018 Scholarship Recipients – Clayton Hopfinger
  • $1,000.00
  • To provide scholarships for graduating 8th grade student parishioners of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Highland, IL to attend Father McGivney High School
  • UDELL & CECELIA HARRIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
  • 2018 Scholarship Recipients – Rece Portell
  • $200.00
  • To provide scholarships for graduating Highland High School seniors
  • R. GUY MICHAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  • 2018 Scholarship Recipients –
    $950.00 - Arianna Kampwerth (engineering), $950.00 - Sadie Carroll (nursing)
  • $1,250.00
  • To provide scholarships to Highland High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in engineering (1) and nursing (1)
  • CARL AND KATHLEEN (IBERG) ERNST SCHOLARSHIP FUND
  • Missionary Society of St. Therese
  • $1,900.00
  • Benefits the Missionary Society of St. Therese
  • HEBRANK FAMILY FUND
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