Applications are now being accepted for the PMHF Community Service Scholarship!

Posted on February 10, 2020

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) was established to support Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. PMHF creates awareness of and provides additional financial resources for the quality programs of PMHFOS, which care for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals while promoting choice and independence. PMHF upholds the contention that all people have the right to lead full, productive, and independent lives.

The PMHF Community Service Scholarship was created in memory of Jamie Ellenberger. Jamie was a young man who Passavant Memorial Homes (PMH) was privileged to serve.  He thrived in his community despite adversity.  Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jamie successfully transitioned from living in a state facility to becoming an active member of his new residential community at PMH.

While part of PMH’s community residential program, Jamie was an enthusiastic and contributing member of society, both in community-based activities and in our vocational training program.  His positivity and perseverance were always paired with kindness and a smile. After his passing, this scholarship was established in his honor, so his legacy can continue to make a lasting impact in the community in which he loved being a part of.

To find out more about the scholarship and download the application, please click here.

Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation Scholarship Recipient Announced

Posted on June 26, 2019

Congratulations to Jayda Jones from Brownsville Area High School; she is the recipient of our 2019 Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF) Community Service Scholarship, in the amount of $10K! This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (PMHFOS) and who was an active member in the community. The principle of community is central to PMHFOS’ mission, including efforts to engage in community initiatives and to be involved in community improvements.

PMHF aimed to award this scholarship to a student in the region who brings that same understanding of the value of community service and it was found in Ms. Jayda Jones. Her impressive resume includes countless hours of community service, involvement in several extracurricular activities, and graduating as the valedictorian of her class!

PMHF received 116 applications for consideration from 15 PA counties. Jayda exemplifies the commitment of PMHF, PMHFOS, and the late Jamie Ellenberger to serving and improving her community.

Jayda and her mother, Ronette Woods, met and has lunch with several members of the PMHFOS Corporate Management team as well as some of our board members.

Jayda will attend Fordham College at Lincoln Center in NYC this fall.