White Horse Village Awards Almost $54,000 in Scholarships to Team Members
August 30, 2023
(Newtown Square, Pa.) — Residents at White Horse Village are building momentum for their efforts to
support the education of team members, awarding $53,888 in scholarships to 28 recipients for their
studies this fall.
This is the largest number of scholarships the White Horse Village Foundation has ever given out at one
time. The nonprofit organization is supported by gifts from residents at the senior living community and
their families, along with team members, board members, and business partners.
The Foundation has long prioritized education for team members. Together with awards offered this
spring, the organization has funded more than $89,000 in scholarships in 2023 alone, and nearly $500,000
since 1997 for team members seeking to advance their careers.
“Over the years, given that the team members are such an integral and important part of the White Horse
community, the residents have generously given to the scholarship program, feeling it is a tangible and
substantive way of supporting them to pursue their educational goals,” said Robert Bruce, chair of the
White Horse Village Foundation’s board.
These team members work in a range of capacities throughout White Horse Village, including dining,
healthcare, housekeeping, administration and more. The names, hometown, educational institutions and
areas of study of the most recent recipients are as follows:
● Austin Atanmo (Media), Thomas Jefferson University, health sciences
● Allison Barusevicius (Media), George Washington University, environmental and sustainability
science
● Alisun Coldiron (Media), American University, psychology and political science
● Tyierre Connor (Yeadon), International Sports Sciences Association, certified personal training
● Emma Curran (Media), University of Pittsburgh, nursing
● Callesha Dickinson (Upper Darby), Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, licensed practical nurse
● Kelli Foley (Aston), Villanova University, public administration and nonprofit management
● Henry Gjergo (West Chester), Delaware County Community College, business management
● Trendafile “Trendy” Gjergo (West Chester), Jersey College Nursing School, nursing
● Cathy Hentschel (Glen Mills), Western Governors University, business administration/accounting
● Aashir Khan (Media), Lehigh University, computer science and business
● Laiba Khan (Media), Drexel University, biological sciences
● Tyler Kolmansberger (Glen Mills), American University, undeclared/School of International
Studies
● Andrew Lawrence (Glen Mills), Bloomsburg University, secondary English education
● John Lenart (Rose Valley), Pennsylvania College of Health and Science, nursing
● Sophia Lenderman (Media), Pennsylvania State University, political science and women's studies
● Emma Lill (Havertown), University of Pittsburgh, pre-pharmacy
● Shaneeca Mathis (Brookhaven), Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, nursing
● Kelly McDonnell (Newtown Square), University of South Carolina, business
● Jake Miller (Media), Delaware County Community College, computer science
● Leah O'Neill (Media), West Chester University, undeclared/interdisciplinary studies/nutrition/deaf
studies
● Janie Packman (Media), University of Virginia, media studies
● Riley Price (Aston), Temple University, early childhood education
● Romel Seville (Collingdale), Delaware State University, nursing
● John Spraglin (Media), Central Penn University, business administration
● Rebecca Swartz (Media), University of Pittsburgh, bioengineering
● Andrew Varady (Media), American University, international studies
● Nicole Westcott (Media), West Chester University, English
Team members go through a rigorous application process for these scholarships, and eligibility
requirements include attending accredited institutions. They’re also required to submit final course
transcripts.
In 2022, White Horse Village established the White Horse Village Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
organization, to replace the White Horse Village Endowment Fund, which had served as the community’s
nonprofit fundraising entity for three decades. The Foundation continues the original purpose of the fund
to provide financial assistance to residents who experience financial difficulty, so they can remain in their
homes. It also supports campus improvements, special activities, and scholarships for team members.
Click here to view and download photos of scholarship recipients.
White Horse Village
Situated on 96 acres in southeastern Pennsylvania, White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness, and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further its mission and vision. For more information, please visit www.whitehorsevillage.org.