In May, our Student Philanthropy Council awarded a total of $30,000 to 11 Pottstown-area nonprofits. The Council was created in 2008 through a gift to The Hill by the late Board Chair Emeritus Charles Frank III ’59 P’88 ‘90 GP ‘27, and his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Frank. The Franks’ goal was to encourage students to learn about the value and processes of philanthropy; develop life-long habits of volunteerism and “giving back;” and provide funds to nonprofits that enhance the lives of Pottstown-area residents. The 12 SPC members are elected after an application process that looks for students’ genuine interest in altruistic endeavors and in serving the community where Hill makes its home. The following organizations received grants from the SPC: ArtFusion 19464; Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos; Connections Work; The Fight on Makenna Foundation; Foundation for Pottstown Education; Good Samaritan Services; Helping Hands, Inc.; Making A Difference Economically, Inc.; Pottstown Regional Public Library; Veterans’ Island Project @ Memorial Park; Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.