From time to time, the Development Office assists in fundraising for special projects that have been approved as needs by the College administration.
Softball Fence
The softball team is currently raising funds to construct a permanent fence for the softball field-a fence that will make the team eligible to host NCAA playoff games, high school championships, and other for-profit tournaments, clinics, and summer camps that will boost revenue for the program.
There are two phases to the proposed project:
Phase One: A permanent fence enclosure of the field with a cap guard on the outfield fence, warning track, and a windscreen for the outfield fence (est. cost is $27,000-$30,000).
Phase Two: Bleachers that will seat 150 people and be put on the home side (est. cost is $18,000).
The yellow cap guard on the outfield fence will help to reduce the chance of player injury in addition to providing a contrast to the ball, enabling the umpires to better call a homerun as opposed to a ground-rule double. The fence will also enclose the scoreboard posts, eliminating the safety hazard they currently present. The warning track and windscreen are proper upgrades that provide important safety features to go along with the fence installation.
To make a gift for the Softball Fence project, make your check payable to Messiah College with Softball Fence in the memo line and mail it to:
Messiah College
Development Office, Box 3013
Grantham, PA 17027
Or, contact Rachel Pease at 717-796-5066 for more information.
Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Endowment
The HDFS Student Endowment Fund will enable students to attend professional conferences, become student members of their professional organizations, conduct research with faculty, co-present papers with faculty at research meetings, conduct surveys necessary for senior honors projects, and so much more! The department's initial goals is to reach $20,000, which will provide $1,000 per year to award student grants. The ultimate goal is to reach an endowment level of $100,000.
Alumni Council Legacy Scholarship Fund
The Messiah College Alumni Council officially established the Alumni Council Legacy Scholarship Fundto support the children and grandchildren of Messiah graduates. This fund is intended to directly support Messiah families and help build legacy relationships for generations to come by providing scholarship assistance to children and grandchildren of alumni who choose a Messiah College education.
Parents Council Good Samaritan Fund
About the Good Samaritan Fund - The Good Samaritan Fund is an un-endowed fund that will be used to meet tuition expenses for current students whose families cannot afford to pay their bill due to unforeseen, crisis-type situations. There are a number of circumstances that could impact a student's ability to pay for a Messiah education, including the disability or death of a parent or sibling, the loss of a parent's job, extended illness, etc. The reservoir of resources made available through the Good Samaritan Fund will provide critical emergency assistance for students who demonstrate that they are in need of such relief.
Administration of the Fund - The Good Samaritan Fund will be administered at the discretion of the President, based largely on recommendations from the Office of Financial Aid. Many times, students facing financial difficulties approach the President or other key administrators to directly request additional financial aid to meet their needs. The Good Samaritan Fund will give the President and administration much-needed resources to respond to students who strongly desire to stay enrolled at Messiah College as they face unexpected financial hardship.
Giving to the Good Samaritan Fund - Members of the Parents Council at Messiah College have contributed personally to the Good Samaritan Fund because they believe strongly in the importance of having a fund that demonstrates Christ's love and compassion to students facing difficult situations. The opportunity to give to the fund is now open to all current and past parents and other interested parties who wish to join with the Council to make a difference in this unique way at Messiah College.
For more information about making a gift, contact Rachel Pease, director of annual giving, at 717-796-5066.
