Memorial Giving | Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, Pennsylvania

 

Memorial Giving

Creating a scholarship in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to celebrate their life while opening doors for future students. A memorial gift or endowed scholarship allows their legacy to live on—supporting hardworking individuals as they pursue their education, achieve their goals, and give back to their communities.

Whether you choose to establish a named scholarship or make a one-time or recurring donation, your contribution becomes a lasting tribute that reflects the values, passions, and impact of someone special. It’s more than a gift—it’s an investment in opportunity, hope, and the next generation.

Establish a Memorial Scholarship

If you would like to establish a scholarship in their memory, please review and complete the Criteria Form.

Finished Criteria Forms should sent to Brittany Martin:
  • Email: martinbriFREEWESTMORELAND%C2%A0
  • Mail: Westmoreland Educational Foundation                                                    ATTN: Brittany Martin, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Online Donation Forms

If you would like an online donation page for your loved one, please email the following to Brittany Martin at martinbriFREEWESTMORELAND.

  • A photo
  • A write-up or story about your loved one. This is usually a five-sentence minimum.

Verbiage for an Obituary

In honor of NAME’s memory, donations can be made to the Westmoreland Educational Foundation, Inc. 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697. (If applicable: Insert scholarship name here)

Memorial Book Donation

Celebrate the life and memory of someone special with a memorial book donation to our library. Your gift creates a lasting tribute while providing students with meaningful resources for years to come.

Each memorial donation includes a personalized bookplate placed inside the book in honor or memory of your loved one, along with a letter of acknowledgement recognizing your thoughtful gift.

  • If you want to place a memorial book in the Library as an individual or as a group, please fill out the Gift or Memorial Book Donation form.  
  • You may request a specific title or a subject of interest. If you have no preference, the librarians will select an item which would be appropriate for the Library collection. 
  • The Dean/Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Technology will send a letter to the donor(s) and to the family of the memorialized person notifying them that the item is available in the library. 

Current Online Donation Pages