Ridgway Area School District Foundation

09/26/2026

🎉 Thank You for Helping Us Reach $1,750 Through PayPal Giving Fund! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for the support we've received through the PayPal Giving Fund. Thanks to our generous donors, we've raised $1,750 to help support the mission of the RASD Foundation.

The RASD Foundation works to enhance educational opportunities for the Ridgway Area School District by funding programs, educational opportunities, and initiatives that benefit students, faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community.

Did you know that supporting the Foundation can be as easy as a few clicks? Whether you're making a one-time gift or donating through the PayPal Giving Fund, every contribution helps us create meaningful opportunities for those connected to RASD.

📱 Click the link below to make a donation today.

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUkyVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWZkaWQWUPKdI9eNJ9DUstSxRrvozK2nNYuSPHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5VjpZq1k6ifNt5Duxz14v2c9jnXHLwLaNXMRxgdu5lUDVwWMn5g8v9_JUJaA_aem_Yw8Yt68AodrNQUf8Y0mBow

Together, we're investing in our school, our students, and our future. Thank you for being a part of it!

Help me spread the word about Ridgway Area School District Foundation. Together we can make a difference.

09/08/2026

Hey Elker Herd! 🫎

We are overdue for a thank you to all of our friends at Elk County Foods and all of those who contributed to our round up campaign for the RASD Foundation! Your generosity helped us raised $3,347.58 for our organization!!!

These funds will be used for a variety of projects and programs at the school!

- Enhance Classroom Learning Tools 📐
- Support Professional Development for Teachers 🎓
- Fund After-School and Extracurricular Activities 📆
- Expand STEM, Arts, and Cultural Enrichment Programs 🎨
- Support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiatives 📝
- Capital Improvement for School Facilities 🏫
and more…

Thank you again to all of those who contributed to our campaign. We’re looking forward to what this school year brings to our district!

Interested in learning more or connecting with our group? Reach out to a board member through email or send us a message on Facebook! ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

As always, Go Elkers! 🫎

07/22/2026

Kalen Fitch was welcomed as our guest speaker at the July 21 Ridgway Rotary Club meeting. Fitch serves as the President of the Board for the Ridgway Area School District Foundation, a non-profit created to aid the school district community with a variety of needs.

Fitch shared about the origins of the foundation, the board and committee members who has helped to jump start the foundation, and Project 360 that is aiming to support the improvement of the FSG Elementary School gymnasium to make it a full multi-purpose space for community and district use in the coming years. Pictured with Fitch is Rotarian Christene Tutton and Rotary President Jeannie Allenbaugh.

The foundation accepts donations by check mailed to:

📌 RASD Foundation
✍️ 62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

OR

Donations can be made via PayPal at the link

💴: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 4. Our meetings take place at Ridgway Fox’s Pizza at 5:00 p.m. Guests are always welcome! 🫶

07/14/2026

A huge, huge, huge thank you to all of the individuals, families, and businesses that have contributed to our foundation thus far! We could not be more appreciative of all the support we have received! 🫶 Please join us in giving a special thank you to all of the following…

11 anonymous donations
Bob & Diane Colgan
Boot Jack Auto Sales
Bruce Colgan
Dauch Corporation (Formerly AAM)
Dave Giovenini
Derrick Goode / Goode Family - "In memory of Linda Hartland“
Diana Buehler
Donna Bjorkquist
Dr. Starr Kearney
Edward & Gina Buhler
Elk County Community Foundation
Elk County Foods
Elk County Processing
Elks Lodge #0872
FSG Elementary School CARE
Gary & Laurie Macdonald
Gerald & Georgia Stenta
Harold & Marilyn Fiscus
Jack Cleaver
Jeffery & Denise Johnson
Jeff & Sonya Marzella
Joan Schutte
John & Lisa Aiello
Kalen & Trish Fitch
Kevin & Lori Oknefski
Laura Loness
Mamie Mader
Micheal & Susan Renaud
Michelle Bogacki
Mike & Bridgette Shrefler
Neal & Elizabeth Constable
North Country Kettle Corn
Patricia Hasselman
Penn Mountain Event Co.
Porco Family Dental
Quattrone Masonry & Construction
Robert Billick
Steven & Julie Fox
Scott & Linda Shaw
St. Mary’s Insurance Agency, Inc.
Steger Masonry
Timothy & Nina Cowan
William & Nancy Ge**er
William & Nancy Zameroski

We are incredibly grateful for this amazing community standing with us! 🫎 Thank you for believing in this mission and being a part of it! As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift is entirely tax-deductible and goes directly to programs and projects supporting our students. Thank you for supporting their future.

Donations can be accepted by Paypal:

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Or by check mailed to:
📍RASD Foundation
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

Other ways you can help:

Like/Comment/Share this post and our page, and help spread our group’s mission! 🤩

Interested in learning more or connecting with our group? Reach out to a board member through email or send us a message on Facebook! ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

We’re so excited for what’s to come!
As always… Go Elkers! 🫎

03/26/2026

Our student reps, Brennan & Neve, have been hard at work gaining feedback from our amazing students! Check out what they would like to see us accomplish to help support our district! 🫎

If you’d like to support our mission and advance RASD, consider donating to our 501(c)(3) registered non-profit to help support projects and programs for all!

Join us in supporting their future 🤍

🔗 https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Donations by check can also be accepted at:
📍 RASD Foundation
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

As always, go Elkers! 🫎

03/08/2026

We'd like to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated and supported us. Your kindness, generosity, and encouragement truly mean more than words can express. 🤍

Because of your support, we are able to continue moving forward and making a difference for RASD. Every donation, share, and message of support has helped more than you know.

We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing community standing with us. 🫎 A special shoutout to the donors below who have contributed to our PayPal thus far!

- Anonymous
- Anonymous
- Diana Buehler
- Sandra Lawrie
- Cole Salberg
- Madison Shilk

Thank you for believing in this and for being part of it. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift is entirely tax-deductible and goes directly to supporting our students. Your support will help us continue moving forward and reach our goal.

Join us supporting their future 🤍

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Donations by check can also be accepted at:
📍 RASD Foundation
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

Other ways you can help:

Like/Comment/Share this post and our page, and help spread our group's mission! 🤩

Interested in learning more or connecting with our group? Reach out to a board member through email or send us a message on Facebook! ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

As always, Go Elkers! 🫎

Help me spread the word about Ridgway Area School District Foundation. Together we can make a difference.

01/25/2026

Looking forward to continue to work for our Elk Herd! 🫎

RIDGWAY — The Ridgway Area School District Foundation is a newly-formed nonprofit organization comprised of community members looking to enhance educational opportunities for students.

01/10/2026

Last month, we invited community members, area businesses, and local leaders to join us for a night at the train station, as we climbed aboard for our future! 🚂

We shared our ideas for the Ridgway Area School District Foundation, and spoke with key stakeholders about how they can join us in advancing Ridgway's future for all Elkers! 🫎

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this event, we greatly appreciate your support! A special thank you to Penn Mountain Event Co. for all of your help! Everything turned out incredible! And thank you to 200 West Main for hosting us in your beautiful building! We greatly appreciate it!

If you're interested in supporting our mission, monetary donations are greatly appreciated! 🤍

Donations can be made directly through PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Donations by check can also be accepted at:
📍 RASD Foundation
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

Interested in learning more about our group and mission? Reach out to a board member by email or send us a message on Facebook! ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

Looking forward to this new year ahead! Go Elkers! 🫎

12/09/2025

The foundation takes action by raising private funds to enhance educational opportunities for students in the district. The primary goal is to provide resources that elevate student learning, support teachers, and enrich school programs for years to come.

12/02/2025

It’s ! 🫶

Today, we’re asking our community to support the Ridgway Area School District Foundation, where every gift directly enriches student learning. ✏️

Your generosity will directly be used to:
- Enhance Classroom Learning Tools 📐
- Support Professional Development for Teachers 🎓
- Fund After-School and Extracurricular Activities 📆
- Expand STEM, Arts, and Cultural Enrichment Programs 🎨
- Support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiatives 📝
- Capital Improvement for School Facilities 🏫
and more…

From classroom innovation to expanded opportunities, your donation helps our students dream bigger and achieve more. Every dollar makes a real impact. Your generosity helps keep these opportunities thriving. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your gift is entirely tax-deductible and goes directly to our students.

Join us in supporting their future 🤍

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/5595048

Donations by check can also be accepted at:
📍 RASD Foundation
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853

Other ways you can help:

Like/Comment/Share this post and our page, and help spread our group’s mission! 🤩

Interested in learning more or connecting with our group? Reach out to a board member through email or send us a message on Facebook! ⬇️

📧 [email protected]

As always, Go Elkers! 🫎