Philanthropy
At Harrisburg Academy, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a community of generous alumni, faculty, and former faculty who share their time, talent, treasure, and ties in support of our students and mission. These Voices of Philanthropy reflect the heart of our school—people whose lives have been shaped by the Academy and who now give back in meaningful ways.
Your support this year—through advocacy, attendance, volunteering, and generous contributions—has strengthened our community and directly impacted the educational journey of every student. Because of you, passions have been sparked, excellence has been nurtured, and opportunities have flourished.
As we look to the future, your continued generosity is more important than ever. By making a gift to the Academy Fund, you join a chorus of voices working to sustain and grow the programs that define Harrisburg Academy and prepare our students for what’s next.
We invite you to be part of this legacy. Help us finish the year strong—and pave the way for the next generation of students whose stories are just beginning.
You can have more than one home. You can carry your roots with you, and decide where they grow.
- Henning Mankell
Whether dedicating their time, talent, treasure, or ties, see how some of our Academy community leaders and pillars share their gifts and become the Voices of Philanthropy for Harrisburg Academy:
I am so pleased hearing from so many Alumni who are fulfilling their dreams...
Harrisburg Academy has become my second family...
We wanted our children to be educated by Harrisburg Academy teachers...
Seeing students achieve their dreams is what makes it worth getting up each morning and coming to the Academy...
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Why I Give
As a longtime history teacher at the Harrisburg Academy I have seen a host of dedicated teachers who have given their time and talents to ensure that each student is encouraged to work to the best of his/her ability. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, a club or special event, the staff works to create a learning environment where everyone is included, appreciated and supported. Now retired, I am so pleased hearing from so many Alumni who are fulfilling their dreams and who attest to the value of an Academy education.
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Why I Give
Harrisburg Academy has become my second family. I have worked at HA for 27 years – 17 as the first-grade teacher and 10 as the second-grade teacher. I love getting to know the students and families in the HA community. I enjoy watching the students grow and succeed throughout their years at HA. My colleagues are some of my best friends. They are an amazing support team both in good times and challenging times. I cannot imagine working anywhere else.
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Why I Give
When I graduated from the Harrisburg Academy in 1991, I never thought I would move back to the Harrisburg area, let alone find my way back to the Academy as a kindergarten teacher. While my high school experience was positive, my appreciation for the Harrisburg Academy grew tremendously when I became a teacher. I was given the opportunity to work alongside my amazing colleagues. While interacting with many of my former educators, I realized how lucky I was to have been taught by them a few years earlier. Harrisburg Academy teachers are what make the school so special. The relationships that the teachers have with the students and their families is the glue that creates the enriching environment of the school. When I became a parent, it was an easy decision for Peter and I to send our children: Sally, Eleanor & Axel to my alma mater. We wanted our children to be educated by Harrisburg Academy teachers. They are the reason I continue to support the school.
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Why I Give
The Harrisburg Academy has been my second home for more than two decades. After teaching in Early Childhood and Lower School for twenty years, I found my niche in Middle School.Every day I arrive with a smile on my face. I enjoy bonding with my advisees before the 8:00 bell and greeting other students who stop by to say good morning.I have a passion for teaching world languages, and I strive to instill that same passion and love of learning in my students. My goal is to help them achieve, thrive, and succeed at school and beyond. It is a joy to watch their progress from sixth through eighth grade and to help prepare them for Upper School. I also love supporting them outside the classroom—at sports games, concerts, musicals, and more.Over the years, some alumni have kept in touch to share their successes with me. Seeing students achieve their dreams is what makes it worth getting up each morning and coming to the Academy. There’s truly no better place.
Whether you give your time, talent, treasure, or ties, giving back is a response to feeling grateful for what you have been given. How will you make an impact on the generations to come?
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THE GIFT OF TIME
Countless volunteers give of themselves and their time annually, out of love for our students and the distinctive programming we provide. As you offer your precious time to support those programs, community, arts, and athletic events where our students find their passions and aspirations, they in turn share those passions with the next generation of students looking up to them for guidance and leadership. Your gift of time is invaluable to the future of the Academy for generations to come. -
THE GIFT OF TALENT
Academy family and community members offer their skills and expertise to our teachers to enrich the classroom experience out of respect and admiration for the futures we help build. As you give your talent to guide our students in their pursuits and enrich our lessons and curriculum with your own experiences and expertise, your leadership and knowledge provide essential real-world skills that enable our students to become leaders. Your gift of talent is essential to the experiential growth of our students at the Academy. -
THE GIFT OF TREASURE
We raise money to enhance our programs in ways that tuition dollars cannot, and to provide scholarships and tuition assistance to students in need. Every child deserves the best education they can receive, and our Academy flourishes by opening doors to a wider community of unique talent and diversity, thanks entirely to your financial support. Your gift of treasure is immeasurable to the growth of our student body, and expands our diversity, creating truly globally-minded and compassionate students who will build a better world for each other and the future. -
THE GIFT OF TIES
What ties us to Harrisburg Academy is a shared belief in the educational success of our students, the connections we have with other families and students in the Academy community, and the history we share with our fellow Academy alumni. When we share those ties with our own networks of colleagues and professionals, we introduce those beliefs, connections, and history to an infinite number of resources that continue to build and grow. Our Academy community is not comprised of knots and ends, but ties that connect and grow, expanding our reach and ensuring the sustainability of everything we do with, and for, our Harrisburg Academy students.
