ANNUAL FUND

In response to one of the many questions the Foundation has received regarding the critical financial situation facing the Harrisburg School District (HSD) next year, an Annual Fund has been created for contributions. Many concerned citizens have asked how they can contribute money to offset the severe deficit in the state's public school budget. The answer is through gifts to the Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation (HPSF). The Foundation operates as a means for contributions to be received, recognized and channeled to support the HSD. All gifts, at all levels are appreciated and will be handled respectfully as the contributor intended and with full public transparency.

The Foundation itself has many programs that donors may designate as the recipient of a financial gift such as the Capital Area School for the Arts; the School of Business and Industry; the Johns Hopkins University Engineering Innovation; and SAT Prep courses. However, many contributors also give generously to the General Operating Fund for the Foundation or the Harrisburg School District. This fund allows the Foundation and District to designate how and where the contributions can be used most effectively to meet the greatest needs. Again, all contributions in the General Operating Fund will be carefully accounted for, recording when and what purpose they were used.

The HSD deficit for the next school year will only be overcome through the cooperative efforts of the state's elected officials, businesses and community members. Every contribution counts, and the HSD and the HPSF count on you to participate with your financial support to the Annual Fund.

CHECKS MAY BE MADE OUT TO HPSF & MAILED TO:

HPSF

P O BOX 0054

HARRISBURG, PA 17108-0054

Thank you,