Our Story
The estate of Thomas J. and Gladys Sowash Stoker bequeathed a sizable sum to create an endowment to provide scholarships for Norwin High School Students residing in the Borough of Irwin. The funds could only be provided to a 501c3 charitable organization, thus the creation of the Norwin School District Community Foundation (NSDCF) in 2007.
Our mission is to engage in programs and activities benefiting primarily students and residents of Norwin School District, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, developing and increasing community philanthropy, developing and administering scholarship funds for students enrolled and attending Norwin School District and supporting Norwin School District in developing and administering educational programs.
Under the guidance of an all volunteer Board of Directors, the Norwin School District Community Foundation (NSDCF) has grown to manage 21 scholarships, an educator innovation grant program, two veteran memorials within the Norwin area and support for the District’s STEM/STEAM initiatives through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) and individual donations.
Board of Directors
Dr. John C. Boylan
President Norwin School District Resident
Mr. James Duffy, Esq.
Vice President Norwin Community Business Representative
Ms. Jo Ann Stoecklein
Secretary Norwin Council of PTAs Representative
Ms. Heidi Stratton-Minor
Treasurer Norwin Financial Community Representative
Ms. Cheryl Campbell
At-Large Representative
Mr. William F. Caruthers II, Esq.
Foundation Solicitor Non-Voting Member
Mr. John Duncan
At-Large Representative
Ms. Barb McKee
Norwin School District Resident/Alumnus
Ms. Maria Hanley
Norwin Education Association Representative
Mr. Ryan Kirsch
Norwin School District Director of Business Affairs
Dr. Jeffrey M. Taylor
Norwin School District Superintendent
Ms. Debbie Kunkle
At-Large Representative