PARENTS BUILD COMMUNITY Parent giving to the Annual Fund supports a critical piece of the school’s operating budget each year, touching every aspect of the student experience—from faculty professional development to supplies for
“I wanted to give to create a sustainable impact,” Lewis said. “I wanted to show up physically and lend my expertise in my professional field as a videographer. I wanted to create a platform to amplify students’ voices, tell their stories and empower them to learn a new skill. That’s why I gave my time and energy through skilled volunteering; I addressed a school’s need by sharing my talents with the community.”
the classroom and so much more. “The collective support of our families ensures the continued excellence of a Penn Charter education and demonstrates our commitment to our school, our faculty and our children,” said Director of Parent Engagement Lauren Stabert, also a PC parent. In recent years, the level of participation by current parents has grown significantly, which would not have been possible without the partnership of parent volunteers. Parents who give of their time and talents—building community through their collective efforts—are a growing and increasingly important part of Penn Charter’s development success.
Hezekiah Lewis films a senior time capsule video.
Hezekiah Lewis Giving Back Through Skilled Volunteering Hezekiah and his wife, Leashia, P ’34, served on the inaugural Family Circle Committee, which focuses on building a robust culture of philanthropy among PC parents. As part of his service on the committee, Lewis volunteered his professional expertise in video production, producing a thank-you video for leadership donors as well as three senior time capsule videos for the Class of 2023. In this series of “time capsules,” seniors reflected on relationships, experiences and achievements that underscored their Penn Charter journey.
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William Penn Charter School • Report of Gifts
Leashia and Hezekiah Lewis and their children, Heze (front) and Zekai.
