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ON THE COVER: The groundbreaking celebration for the new Richard A. Balderston OPC ’69 Lower School. From left: Assistant Head of School Marcy Sosa, trustee Jeff Reinhold, Philip Balderston OPC ’02, Claudia and Richard Balderston OPC ’69, Head of School Karen Warren Coleman.
Development Office 2024
Interim Director of Development
Christopher Rahill OPC ’99, P ’34
Director of Stewardship
Stephen A. Bonnie OPC ’66
Event Coordinator
Shawna Hanley P ’34, ’35
Director of Advancement Services
Shannon Morel P ’21, ’25
Director of the Annual Fund
Emma Rowan
Administrative Assistant
Susan Spencer
Director of Parent Engagement
Lauren Stabert P ’35, ’38
Development Associate
Blanca Womack P ’20
PENN CHARTER TRUSTEES
Brigitte Addimando P ’28, ’29, ’33
Christine B. Angelakis P ’11, ’13, ’18
Anne Marble Caramanico Hon. 1689, P ’07
Grace Sharples Cooke P ’08, ’11
David Evans OPC ’59
Jane F. Evans Hon. 1689, P ’93, ’95, ’98
Amy Gadsden P ’23, ’23, ’27
Mark D. Hecker OPC ’99
Paul H. Hough OPC ’77
Matthew B. Kessler OPC ’99
Leela Morrow P ’29, ’32, ’37
Kenneth A. Murphy OPC ’82, P ’09, ’19, ’21
Andrew Newcomb P ’29, ’32
Florencia Greer Polite P ’22, ’30
Jeffrey A. Reinhold P ’12
Benjamin E. Robinson III OPC ’82
Robert L. Rosania OPC ’82, P ’22, ’23
W. Scott Simon OPC ’78
Gregory E. Summers OPC ’89, P ’23, ’26
Larry L. Turner P ’19, ’22
SENIOR TRUSTEES
Richard A. Balderston OPC ’69, P ’02, ’05
Nelson J. Luria OPC ’59
Edward Zubrow Hon. 1689
From the Head of School
I am happy to share with you the Report of Gifts for 2023-2024. Within these pages, you will find stories that illustrate the strength of community that is a hallmark of Penn Charter.
Community—as with anything worthwhile—requires work. In the schoolhouse, we build community in the classroom as teachers guide students to live their values and to respect and seek to understand the values of others. Our faculty and staff build community through professional development, worship sharing, collaboration, and the shared goals of educating and supporting our students. PC parents and caregivers cultivate community with each other, whether it’s walking Pebble Path with their pre-K students or cheering on the sidelines during their children’s athletic competitions.
Penn Charter’s alumni embody strength in community that continues to flourish and grow years after they graduate. When they return to this old school for OPC Weekend, they may marvel at the expanded campus, but their primary focus is on each other. With that appreciation for their relationships and for this good education that is better than riches, comes a generosity of spirit—an intention and commitment to broaden opportunities for today’s and tomorrow’s students.
At the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Richard A. Balderson OPC ’69 Lower School, I glimpsed the ways in which that generosity of spirit will impact our community. The enthusiasm of the PC faculty, staff and supporters who came to celebrate was a reflection of the energy and excitement of our youngest students. I am grateful for the commitment of Rich and Claudia Balderston that made this final building project of the $135 million How Far? Capital Campaign possible.
As you read about the families who made personally meaningful leadership gifts, who invest in the school as the school is investing in their children, and about the alumni who keep Penn Charter close years after they graduate, you will understand how we landed on our theme for this school year, Community: Together We Thrive
I am grateful for you, our community, for your steadfast support and commitment to Penn Charter.
Thank you.
Karen Warren Coleman Head of School
Karen Warren Coleman
REPORT OF GIFTS
By Yellow Envelope or Credit Card:
Use the enclosed yellow envelope or visit us online at penncharter.com/give.
Make a Pledge:
Pledge your gift now and make your payment later. Contact us for details on how to structure your gift.
Employer Matching:
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to support various causes, including educational institutions. Most companies match dollar-for-dollar, but some will double or triple an employee’s gift!
Gifts of Securities:
Transferring stock and mutual funds can be an easy way to give to Penn Charter and in many cases offers a tax advantage. We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor in order to learn more about the advantages of gifting securities.
Tax Credits:
Pennsylvania’s state tax credit programs (EITC and OSTC) allow you to redirect your tax dollars to support financial aid for PC students.
Recurring Gifts:
Recurring gifts allow you to divide your gift to Penn Charter into manageable increments through convenient automatic charges to your credit card. Recurring gifts are a great option for Annual Fund giving. For questions about the Report of Gifts or making a charitable contribution to our school, contact Interim Director of Development Chris Rahill at crahill@penncharter.com or 215-844-3460 ext. 134. MAKE A GIFT.
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Many Annual Fund donors are leaders in more than just giving. The following stories about three of our donors are just a few examples of PC community members who demonstrate leadership and support for the school in various ways. They contribute their time to build community, to encourage others to give to PC, and to serve our Alumni Society.
Sharon Kestenbaum FROM HAPPENSTANCE TO ALL IN
Sharon Kestenbaum P ’15, ’18, ’20, ’22, ’24 and her husband, Joseph, are parents to five PC graduates. Sharon has been an active member of the community since her son David OPC ’15 began kindergarten, making her one of the longestserving parent volunteers at Penn Charter.
“When my eldest son started at Penn Charter,” Kestenbaum said, “I signed up for what I thought was a classroom parent volunteer position, but it turned out to be parent co-chair of the kindergarten class. It was our first year at Penn Charter, and the rest is history. How I got so involved was happenstance, but I found that I really enjoyed connecting with other parents and have made many friends over the years.”
Kestenbaum has also served in other roles within the Parent and Caregiver Community, including event chair, Middle School division co-chair and Upper School division co-chair. Community bonding has always been her focus, and during the pandemic in 2020, she helped spearhead an effort to keep the Parent Community connected virtually. She remains close with other parent volunteers and still gets together for dinner annually with the 2020 class chairs.
“The difficulties of connecting virtually made us closer,” she said. “At Penn Charter, there’s something for everyone, and I wanted other parents to have the same opportunities that I found. Generating and promoting community is important to me, and at PC that community feeling really resonated.”
Kestenbaum is an Annual Fund donor and a state tax credit donor. Both programs help families with demonstrated need afford a Penn Charter education for their children.
The state tax credit program allows people to allocate up to 90 percent of their individual or business Pennsylvania tax liability for financial assistance at PC in exchange for a tax credit.
Being able to educate her children at Penn Charter has been a gift for her family, Kestenbaum said. “Joseph and I give back via the Annual Fund and through state tax credit programs to help make PC affordable for a wider audience so that everyone can experience that opportunity. Penn Charter offered a lot to my children and changed the trajectory of our family. I think it is our responsibility to carry that forward and for my children to carry that forward.”
Eli OPC ’20, Jacob OPC ’24, Joseph, Sharon, Matthew OPC ’18, Sara OPC ’22 and David Kestenbaum OPC ’15
Asim Haque FROM MIDWESTERN TRANSPLANTS TO PC FAMILY
Asim Haque and his wife, Huma, P ’34 ’36, moved to Philadelphia from Ohio in 2019 for Asim’s work and knew virtually nobody in this big new city.
Once they decided on Penn Charter to enroll their two young sons, they immersed themselves in the school community, gaining new friends and an extended second family. “It was the first community we came upon as a family,” Haque said, “and it has become so instrumental to our growth and happiness in this city.”
Haque joined PC’s Family Circle Committee, a group of dedicated volunteers who partner with the Development Office to help build community and strengthen the culture of family giving at PC.
“Today there are more pulls on younger families, so there is a concerted effort to try to invigorate parents and families to give to the school,” Haque said. “We should be investors in the school’s health because it equates to the health of our kids’ futures.”
One thing Haque learned is that tuition alone doesn’t cover Penn Charter’s expenses, and that the Annual Fund helps to underwrite all students and programs. “We need to mobilize as a community” to support Penn Charter, Haque said. “Giving to the school outside of tuition is important to the success of the school and its students.”
Both an Annual Fund leadership donor and a state tax credit program donor, Haque gives, in part, so that his gifts will strengthen the diverse experience the school has already provided for his children. “I trust the school to take [my gifts] and allocate them to areas that are in most need,” he said.
Derek Speranza ’08 FROM PC LIFER TO ALUMNI SOCIETY DIRECTOR
Derek Speranza OPC ’08 arrived at PC in kindergarten, his upbringing intertwined with the school and setting his life’s direction for college, career and giving back.
“The intense academics at PC prepared me for college at Duke and my career, and I still feel that way well into my career,” said Speranza, a strategy consultant in the telecommunications industry. “The school provides you with skill sets that you’ll encounter in any industry, like communication and interpersonal skills to deal with and manage people.”
Speranza is a state tax credit program donor and a donor to the Annual Fund—more specifically the Grace Fund, which supports students by covering expenses beyond tuition, such as class trips and athletic equipment.
He’s also secretary of the Alumni Society and keeps OPCs connected by planning events while living and working in New York City and Washington, D.C. As a director of the Alumni Society, he supported the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center by naming the Upper School girls locker room in honor of longtime PC educator and coach Debbie White. And each year, Speranza looks forward to interviewing candidates for the prestigious Alumni Society Senior Award that is presented to a graduate at Commencement.
“Alumni support and participation makes it more of a community, and a lot of private schools don’t have that. The community is a big part of what makes it feel like a place you can always go back to—a place where it feels like home.” PC
Huma and Asim Haque with sons Laith, Class of ’34, and Hamza, Class of ’36, on Color Day
Derek Speranza OPC ’08
MATCHING THE ENTHUSIASM OF THE CLASS OF ’74
It’s no surprise that the Class of 1974 had one of the largest turnouts ever for a 50th reunion. The class members have been close-knit since they were schoolboys, many of them neighborhood friends from Germantown, East Falls, lower Roxborough and Wissahickon.
“And then we built on that,” Pete Davis OPC ’74 said, reflecting on his classmates. He spoke of intramural sports as well as state championship teams, car washes and coffee houses, off-campus privileges that advisor Reid Bush Hon. 1689 championed for their class, which allowed them to pile into a car at lunchtime and drive to Dalessandro’s.
When it came time for the class’s 50th reunion last spring, the OPCs traveled from as far away as Switzerland, gathering at a memorable event hosted by classmate Steve Koltes, the furthest to travel.
For more than 40 years, Steve Koltes has lived in Europe, so he hasn’t made it back to Philadelphia for many reunions.
Steve Koltes and Pete Davis
But he wasn’t going to miss this one. He offered to host the event at the house in which he grew up. He had purchased it from his parents years earlier, along with some neighboring properties, and rewilded much of it.
“Many classmates had been to my house when I was growing up,” Koltes said, “so I thought it would be fun for them to see because it’s the same house but quite different.”
As the class agent responsible for promoting the reunion, Davis appreciated Koltes’ offer to host. “It was more beautiful than I ever imagined,” he said.
Davis has organized five reunions over the last 20 years, each with a strong turnout: the 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th and 50th. He attributes high attendance to regular communication with his classmates and also to reaching out to different orbits of friends—if you get one guy on board, others will follow. And this year presented extra motivation to attend OPC Weekend: One of their own, Craig Sabatino OPC ’74, known by all as “Sab,” was receiving the Alumni Award of Merit.
The collective gift that each class makes for its 50th reunion is an especially meaningful one, and for this group of OPCs —always thoughtful and generous in their giving—that meant providing financial aid for students. But with so many options, there wasn’t one singular fund they chose to support. “So we arrived at this compromise,” Davis recalled. “I call it ‘the Perper.’”
Scott Perper OPC ’74 is an alumnus and board chair of Bowdoin College as well as co-chair of its recently completed successful capital campaign. “I suggested to Pete,” Perper recalled, “that my experiences at other institutions in moments like this was to first focus on encouraging giving at a person’s individual comfort level and to let classmates direct their gifts in ways they found most meaningful. The central focus of our efforts should be to have everyone feel great about their individual gift to Penn Charter in this significant 50th reunion year.”
And that is what the Class of 1974 did—people made individual gifts in support of financial aid, regardless of the fund. Some donated to a scholarship fund established 10 years ago in memory of classmate Perry Canfield. Many wanted their gift to benefit the school’s Annual Fund, and some supported other previously endowed funds.
Davis explained the appeal of the gift. Rather than unify behind one approach, he said, “it allowed people more flexibility in how they want to give. And since some of these giving avenues already exist, we didn’t have to create it.”
Scott Perper and Jeff Kenkelen
“There was encouragement for people to follow their own themes,” Koltes said. “We came up with an eclectic mix that reflects the eclectic mix of the class itself. I think it was a good outcome.”
A good outcome indeed. In honor of the class’s 50th reunion, Steve Koltes matched each OPC’s gift dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. Half of his match was directed to the fund to which the classmate had given, and half was directed to the Koltes Full-Access Financial Aid Fund, established in 2015 to provide financial aid to talented students without the economic means to afford a Penn Charter education.
The reunion strengthened bonds long ago established within the Class of 1974. And it presented the opportunity to renew the OPCs’ relationships with former teachers, four of whom attended the reunion. Former English teacher Peter Reinke, now 90 years old, had made such an impact on Rob Kurz OPC ’74 that Kurz brought him to the reunion. Other former faculty members who attended were Hench Murray Hon. 1689, Allan Brown Hon. 1689 and Peter Nagafuchi.
Head of School Karen Warren Coleman also joined the class for its reunion, reconnecting with familiar OPCs and enjoying the opportunity to meet others.
“Seventy-four is a good class,” Davis mused. “I always love when we’re together—the roar in the room from the conversation because it just takes off like we were all together yesterday, you know?”
For generations, 50th reunion giving has been a staple of Penn Charter and a realization of the commitment to support future generations—the way others did for them. After years of friendship, it is another way for a class to reconnect, unite around a goal and collectively do good.
“Penn Charter developed us as people and created shared experiences that not only served us in life but created lasting bonds,” Perper said. PC
RICHARD A. BALDERSTON REALIZING
At the heart of Penn Charter’s campus transformation is the realization of a long-held dream: a new lower school that will not only fulfill a promise of the Strategic Vision that laid the foundation for the How Far? Capital Campaign, but will also unite grades pre-K to 12 in a vibrant academic village.
OPC ’69 LOWER SCHOOL: REALIZING A DREAM
The eagerly anticipated Richard A. Balderston OPC ’69 Lower School, set to open in August 2025, will reshape learning for our youngest students. In May 2024, those students—and the larger PC community—began celebrating with two days of joy and excitement building up to a groundbreaking ceremony.
ENGAGING AND INSPIRING OUR YOUNGEST LEARNERS
On May 2, Lower School students gathered in the Meeting Room to learn all about the new lower school, including rooftop outdoor classrooms, a technologyloaded activity room, and a discovery room for play and projects. Their teachers and now-Assistant Head of School Marcy Sosa shared their own excitement for the building. Students cheered and danced and received construction hats, vests and journals to document the building’s progress over the next school year. The energy continued through the afternoon with memory-making activities, including the creation of grade-level time capsules (pictured, right) and visits to the construction site for photos that will one day be cherished artifacts in PC’s archives.
THE RICHARD A. BALDERSTON OPC ’69 LOWER SCHOOL FEATURES:
• 80,000 square feet of interior space for pre-K to 5 students.
• Outdoor learning and community spaces; all classrooms on the first floor will have classroom access to outdoor playgrounds.
• Outdoor classrooms on first-floor rooftops.
• Winokur Family Library with more than 2,500 square feet of working space along with a glass classroom, an outside patio and a reading nook.
• Angelakis Friendship Hall outside the library to offer a flexible space for student activities, displays of student work, parent/caregiver gatherings and more.
• A health suite with ample space for student care and a dedicated bathroom.
• The Somers Science Room, where new STEAM curriculum will flourish.
• A discovery room for students to engage in active indoor play and projects.
• An activities room that includes a stage for performances, a large drop-down screen and projector for assemblies, and technology for classroom activities.
BREAKING GROUND AND HONORING VISIONARY LEADERS AND GENEROUS DONORS
The following day, on May 3, Penn Charter welcomed special guests, trustees, and current and former faculty and staff members to a formal groundbreaking ceremony. The event honored and acknowledged the support of donors and campaign leaders whose generosity continues to fuel Penn Charter’s mission and shape its future.
The steadfast dedication of Richard Balderston OPC ’69 and Claudia Balderston has been a driving force behind the project, Head of School Karen Warren Coleman said as she addressed the crowd.
“None of this would be possible,” Coleman said, “without the support of Rich and Claudia Balderston and other lead donors who committed to our vision and stayed with us through a $135 million campaign. Rich, you were there at every critical step, inspiring these and other colleagues to see How Far we could see at Penn Charter.”
Other donors and campaign leaders who have generously invested in the new lower school include Bill MacDonald OPC ’62 and Duncan McFarland OPC ’61, who bolstered the campaign in more than one way.
“Bill’s financial support and his leadership as one of our campaign co-chairs helped push the campaign forward throughout its 12 years,” Coleman said. “We would not be standing here without Bill. An advisor, a friend and top donor, he stood alongside Darryl Ford, Jack Rogers and Christine Angelakis as they led the campaign and the project forward.”
She also thanked Duncan McFarland OPC ’61, “who generously gave and kept the pressure on to think big.”
Jack Rogers Hon. 1689, Head of School Karen Warren Coleman, trustee Jeff Reinhold, Bill MacDonald OPC ’62, former head of school Darryl J. Ford Hon. 1689, Richard Balderston OPC ’69, Steve Koltes OPC ’74
The Richard A. Balderston OPC ’69 Lower School is the culmination of the $135 million How Far? Capital Campaign to transform Penn Charter’s campus and support the school’s Strategic Vision.
Other facilities central to the campus transformation are the Ralph Palaia Baseball Field, completed in spring 2019, and the William A. Graham IV OPC ’58 Athletics & Wellness Center, completed in August 2021. PC
Enjoy highlights from the joyful two-day celebration, as well as a live webcam of the construction. SEE HOW FAR WE’VE COME!
The success of Penn Charter’s new lower school is a testament to the power of collective contributions. Unrestricted funds provide the flexibility to meet the school’s most pressing needs, while restricted funds ensure the success of specific projects. TOGETHER, THESE DONATIONS are laying the foundation for a brighter future for our students.
CONTACT Chris Rahill OPC ’99, interim director of development, at crahill@penncharter.com or 215-844-3460 ext. 134, to learn how you can support the new lower school. Naming opportunities are available.
MULTIPLYING DONOR IMPACT
With Recurring Donations and Corporate Matching Gifts
Families seeking to maximize their gift to Penn Charter often find that they are able to do so through the matching gift program that many employers offer, or by scheduling recurring gifts of sustainable increments throughout the year. Both methods add up to a greater, and lasting, impact.
PC employee Karen Mondrosch P ’33 made her first gift to the Annual Fund on Great Day to Be a Quaker.
“I see most gifts go to the Annual Fund,” said Mondrosch, the staff accountant in PC’s Business Office. “Recognizing its importance, I wanted to find ways to maximize my gift there. I chose a recurring payroll deduction. It’s really easy.”
Mondrosch’s gift will continue each month unless she decides to change it. By giving each month, she and her family are able to make a bigger impact on Penn Charter’s Annual Fund.
Twenty-one percent of PC employees gave through recurring payroll deductions during the 2023-24 school year, giving a combined $16,391.
“While faculty and staff can make recurring donations through payroll deduction, it’s important to note that anyone can set up a recurring gift,” said Director of Parent Engagement
Lauren Stabert P ’35, ’38, who also breaks her leadership gift to the
Annual Fund into smaller payments over time. “Giving in this way allows donors to make their most impactful gift and helps the school by providing a predictable and sustainable source of funding each year.”
Supporting Penn Charter’s highest priorities, the Annual Fund raised nearly $1.8 million for the school last year. The community’s generosity to the Annual Fund means even more robust funding for academics,
Huge Phans, Karen and Peter Mondrosch, and daughter Ava, Class of ’33, visited London in the spring for both games that the Phils played across the pond.
athletics and the arts, as well as the ability to attract and retain talented teachers committed to excellence and Quaker education.
“Making a gift to the Annual Fund is one way to give back for the opportunity that I’ve been given,” Mondrosch explained. “This is where I am working, where my daughter goes to school. I want to join other faculty and staff in making contributions to support PC—its legacy and its future.”
Supporting her community is not new to Mondrosch. In addition to her monthly recurring gifts, she plans to give her time to PC. “My other donation,” she said, “will be to volunteer like I did with my daughter’s previous school: setting up for dances, running booths at fairs … It’s another way for me to give back.”
New PC parents Greg and Melanie Anderson’s gift to the 2023-24 Annual Fund was their first. “Penn Charter is well-run,” Melanie said. “I trust the school. We thought: Let’s give the money broadly and trust PC to know where the needs are.”
The Andersons each work for companies that match their employees’ gifts to nonprofit organizations. “We wanted to be part of the community—that’s
Melanie and Greg Anderson and their children spend time cooking together and visiting family around the country when they aren’t shuttling to and from school activities. “Marcus (Class of 2027) was really into his world civilizations class last year,” Melanie said. “He also took a theater course that he enjoyed, so we’ll see what comes of that. Mia (Class of 2029) enjoyed social studies, and she loved Latin.”
part of why we chose PC,” Melanie said. “We wanted our kids to have the extracurriculars that PC offers. It takes money for the school to do that. Fortunately, we work at two companies that offer matches.”
Since both companies matched, their gift to the Penn Charter Annual Fund was tripled. The Andersons are among dozens of parents, OPCs, faculty, staff and friends who utilized corporate matching gifts to increase their
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Many companies match donations made by their employees, and yours may be among them. More than 32 gifts to PC were matched by companies this year. It’s a great way to increase your impact on the school. Find out if your company offers a match at penncharter.com/matchinggifts
gift last year. Funds raised through corporate matches totaled nearly $100,000. “We’re fortunate that our families understand the importance of philanthropy on the student experience and want to make the best gift they can each year,” Stabert said. “Utilizing corporate matching gifts — which is simple and easy to do through your and/or your spouse’s employer— allows parents and caregivers to give more than they would otherwise be able to, increasing their impact in a meaningful way.”
“We really appreciate the well-rounded approach that PC takes to education and students,” Greg said. “We wanted to contribute to that. The school is looking at the whole person and finding opportunities to help students grow and evolve and be challenged.”
For Kareem and Tiffany Thomas P ’33, ’37, new to PC in 2023-24, the Penn Charter community is what really inspires their enthusiasm about the school.
The Thomases said they are struck by the time and investment that Penn Charter’s teachers have made to truly know their children—to determine what inspires their learning and helps them thrive. “We teach our sons that PC is making an investment in them,” Tiffany said, “and so we are doing what we can to make an investment back into the school.”
“As an African American family with two Black sons, we wanted to choose a school where our boys could see themselves reflected in the faculty and
The Thomases love family time at the beach, trying new restaurants and spending time outdoors. “The boys love to come to school early to play with their friends before class begins,” Kareem said. “Karsen (pictured, right, with brother Kayden) loved being at Penn Charter so much that he cried because he couldn’t go to school on Saturdays.”
student body and in all facets of the school,” Kareem said. “Our sons can see themselves in others, and PC has done a phenomenal job to make sure diversity is within daily life.”
In their first year, the Thomas family wanted to make a leadership gift to PC, and they realized that they could accomplish that through a recurring
monthly gift. “We are giving at the leadership level so early because we want other students and our own children to experience the joys of attending Penn Charter,” Kareem said.
“I pinch myself every time I drive away from drop-off, thinking, ‘Is this really the opportunity my kids have?’” PC
Turn your Pennsylvania Taxes into Financial Aid for Penn Charter Students.
COMMUNITY: TOGETHER WE THRIVE
Did you know you can redirect your Pennsylvania tax dollars to Penn Charter?
KEY BENEFITS:
MAXIMIZE YOUR GIFT. When you redirect your tax liability, you support financial aid at Penn Charter and receive from the state a 90% credit for your donation to the school, creating, in effect, a 10 to 1 match of your gift.
Over $2 million of aid was distributed to PC families through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program in 2023-24, impacting over 200 students.
Everyone can get involved! Over 70 community members, including OPCs, parents, faculty, staff and board members, participated in 2023-24.
IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY. Every dollar raised supports financial aid at Penn Charter and creates opportunities for students in Lower, Middle and Upper School.
The EITC program enhances Penn Charter’s ability to provide a transformative education and helps build a stronger, more vibrant community.
“I am an OPC, OPC parent and trustee of Penn Charter, and the tax credit program is the method I use for my donations to the school. It’s reassuring to know that the school benefits and that my Pennsylvania tax dollars go where I know they’ll make a difference. It’s a fantastic program that is simple to implement.”
– Bob Rosania OPC ’82, P’22, ’23
MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION BY DEC. 15, 2024!
Contact Chris Rahill, interim director of development, to learn more. 215-844-3460 ext. 134 • crahill@penncharter.com
3000 West School House Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
As part of their reading of Romeo and Juliet, seventh grade students reenact and discuss the iconic balcony scene in Shakespeare’s play.
