Philanthropy
Welcome to the Voices of the Past philanthropy campaign, where we honor the rich legacy of Harrisburg Academy and the unwavering support of our families for more than two centuries. Through heartfelt testimonials and quotes from Academy families of the early 1900s, this campaign celebrates the deep roots of our school’s mission and the timeless commitment to exceptional education.
As one of Harrisburg’s oldest co-educational private schools, we are proud to have thrived for over 240 years. Our history is woven with stories of generosity, dedication, and community spirit—stories that continue to inspire us today. From the earliest days of the Academy, families have expressed their love for the transformative education and values our school imparts.
Through this campaign, we invite you to journey back in time, hear the voices of those who believed in our mission, and join us in shaping the next chapter of Harrisburg Academy’s story. Together, we honor the past and ensure a vibrant future for generations to come.
You can have more than one home. You can carry your roots with you, and decide where they grow.
- Henning Mankell
As we celebrate and commemorate 240 years of Harrisburg Academy's philanthropic community, we look back in time to the voices of the past. Their show of love and support for our beloved Academy shine as true today as they did back then:
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?
List of 4 items.
-
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.
