Demshar Foundation & Scholarship Fund

05/22/2026

🎉 It’s that time of year again!

The Paul A. Demshar Foundation & Scholarship Fund Annual Fundraising Event is coming up on July 17th, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Riverbend Hotel — and we’d love your support!

🏆 Want to donate an auction item? Local businesses, we want you involved! Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.

🎟️ Dinner tickets are also on sale now — whether you’re coming solo, bringing a date, or gathering a group!

👇 Click the link below to purchase your sponsorship or tickets today!

https://www.demsharfoundation.org/registration

Sponsorships must be submitted by June 19th, 2026 — don’t wait!

05/01/2026

Today is the last day, make sure to get your applications in!

Calling all Ashtabula County High School Seniors!

🎓 Accepting Applications! 🎓

The Paul A. Demshar Foundation is proud to announce that applications are officially open for the 2026 “Pay It Forward” Scholarship!

We’re honored to continue Paul Demshar’s legacy of giving back by supporting Ashtabula County students pursuing higher education—whether that’s college, university, community college, or trade school.

💰 $2,000 one-time scholarship award
📍 Open to Ashtabula County residents
📚 Minimum 2.5 GPA
🤝 Community involvement preferred
📅 Application deadline: May 1, 2026
If you have big dreams and a heart for your community, we encourage you to apply!
👉 Visit: demsharfoundation.org/scholarship
📩 Applications can be submitted online, by email, or dropped off at our Ashtabula office.
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04/17/2026

Calling all Ashtabula County High School Seniors!

🎓 Accepting Applications! 🎓

The Paul A. Demshar Foundation is proud to announce that applications are officially open for the 2026 “Pay It Forward” Scholarship!

We’re honored to continue Paul Demshar’s legacy of giving back by supporting Ashtabula County students pursuing higher education—whether that’s college, university, community college, or trade school.

💰 $2,000 one-time scholarship award
📍 Open to Ashtabula County residents
📚 Minimum 2.5 GPA
🤝 Community involvement preferred
📅 Application deadline: May 1, 2026
If you have big dreams and a heart for your community, we encourage you to apply!
👉 Visit: demsharfoundation.org/scholarship
📩 Applications can be submitted online, by email, or dropped off at our Ashtabula office.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

07/18/2025

Today is the day! We are so excited to see everyone at the Riverbend Hotel this evening. As a reminder, doors open at 5:30 and we will have many silent & live auction items, so there will be plenty of opportunities to donate. We look forward to seeing you for a night of fun, friendship, and most importantly - Paying It Forward.

🎉 Can’t Make it Tonight? You Can Still Make a Difference! 💙

We’ll miss seeing you, but your support is still incredibly important. If you’re unable to attend, you can still be part of the impact by making a donation to support our mission. Every gift—big or small—helps us continue giving back to the community. We are extremely thankful for all of our donors who continue to make sacrifices to support us year after year.

🌟 Make your donation today and be a part of something meaningful

07/17/2025

Thank you Great Lakes Auto - John Rocco & Joey Huang for being an event sponsor for our upcoming event! Your continued support is deeply appreciated!

07/17/2025

Thank you to The Coach Hall Foundation for being the beverage sponsor for our upcoming event! Your continued support is deeply appreciated!

07/17/2025

Thank you to The Kendall Foundation for being the dessert sponsor for our upcoming event! Your continued support is deeply appreciated!

07/17/2025

Thank you Concierge Nurse Navigators for being an event sponsor for our upcoming event! Your continued support is deeply appreciated!

07/16/2025

🎉 Can’t Make It to our fundraiser this Friday? You Can Still Make a Difference! 💙

We’ll miss seeing you at the 2025 Paul A. Demshar Foundation Gala, but your support is still incredibly important. If you’re unable to attend, you can still be part of the impact by making a donation to support our mission. Every gift—big or small—helps us continue giving back to the community. We are extremely thankful for all of our donors who continue to make sacrifices to support us year after year.

🌟 Make your donation today and be a part of something meaningful

07/16/2025

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our gift bag sponsors for our upcoming fundraiser, Joe and Rebekah Zelenka & Family and Raymond Builder Supply. Your support is greatly appreciated!