Central Cambria Education Foundation (CCEF), the fund-raising arm of the Central Cambria School District, was the recipient of a $2,500 donation from the Sheetz Corporation at the October 29 grand opening of Sheetz along Route 22 in Ebensburg.
Several CCEF Board members were special guests at the Sheetz grand opening, accepting the check from Joe Sheetz and store employees. According to Dennis Simmers, President of the CCEF Board, “To say we were surprised and delighted would be a vast understatement. The Board is very grateful to Sheetz for selecting CCEF as their community action partner in commemorating their new store.”
Simmers said, “Aside from the unique opportunity to participate in the unveiling of a multi-million dollar enterprise, our Board was presented a monetary gift from Sheetz to forward CCEF’s mission in the community. This generous donation will benefit the students of the Central Cambria School District, and we are very grateful for the support.”
A number of local and state officials, residents of Ebensburg Center, members of the business community at-large, as well as citizen enthusiasts of Sheetz were on hand for the CCEF presentation and grand opening.
During the gift presentation, Simmers expressed the Board’s appreciation and admiration in these challenging economic times. Speaking to Joe Sheetz and his local staff, Simmers praised Sheetz’ forward-looking attitude: “The CCEF Board would like to acknowledge Sheetz’ tenacity and courage in pressing on with this project. We wish you all of the best luck in your business endeavors.”
Simmers assured Sheetz that the gift proceeds would benefit the children and promised to follow-up with photographs of the projects it will sustain.
Shown in Photo(front, l to r): Awanda Freeman, Joe Sheetz, Dennis Simmers, Michele Bonerigo, Wendy DeYulis, and Candy Long (back) Randy Seymour, Vincent DiLeo, Thomas Woods, Rep. Frank Burns, and Sen. John Wozniak.
