The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that inspires
innovation and excellence in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
innovation and excellence in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Scholarship Application Period Now Closed
The application period for 2024 scholarships has ended and all applications are under review.
We will contact all applicants mid-May with a decision and present certificates of scholarship to all recipients at senior recognition night on May 29. |
Purple Pantry Donations
The Purple Pantry will provide clean clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and basic toiletries to students in a private setting so that the District's most at-risk students will be put in position to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. |
TasteBuds Jr.: May 16, 2024
Who's hungry? Join us for Tastebuds Jr., a first of its kind culinary event at R. A. Lutz Elementary School on May 16 from 6-8 p.m.!
At Tastebuds Jr., students participating in Baldwin High School's Best Buddies program will serve as sous-chefs for the evening and assist with serving food, greeting guests, and introducing local chefs. The event is a spinoff of the annual Tastebuds event hosted by Best Buddies Pittsburgh, and our version will give our students an opportunity to further develop networking skills over delicious local food. The event is co-hosted by ACLD Tillotson School, and the Baldwin-Whitehall School District and Educational Foundation. Sincere thanks to our local establishments who are participating in this fantastic event! You can learn more and buy tickets on our events page. |
Whitehall Green Thumbers Fund New Scholarship
The Whitehall Green Thumbers Garden Club has funded a $2,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a graduating senior of Baldwin High School pursuing a degree in horticulture or environmental sciences. |
Innovation Seed Grants Announced
As a result of the 2023 mini golf outing and through the generosity of community partners HHSDR Architects & Engineers, Novum Designs, GBU Financial Life, and the Pennsylvania Public Education Foundation, BWEF will fund five innovation seed grants for a total value of $8,500 in 2024.
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Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship: Campaign Underway
Officer Sean Sluganski (Baldwin High School, '09) of the McKeesport Police Department was killed in the line of duty on February 6, 2023. To honor his legacy, BWEF will present the Officer Sean Sluganski Memorial Scholarship annually to a graduating senior of Baldwin High School who intends to pursue a career in law enforcement or crime prevention. To support this cause, we have launched a $75,000 fundraising campaign to support the memorial scholarship. There are multiple ways to support this campaign, including Sean's birthday fundraiser on Oct. 29. |
Pathways to Support BWEF
There are a variety of ways to support the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation. Whether you want to become a community partner, establish an endowment fund, attend/host a fundraiser, or join the foundation as a member, we are always looking for ways to expand our network and our impact. Contact us at [email protected] to start a conversation.