- Conewago Scholarships -
Inspiring and Supporting the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
Over the past 19 years, Conewago has provided 84 scholarships totaling $1,580,000 to high school graduates seeking to pursue a career in the construction industry or related trades. In 2026, we will be offering 7 scholarships totaling $120,000.
Giving back to the community has always been a virtue that was embedded into Conewago.
Donald B. Smith Sr., founder of Conewago, explains it best in an interview, “It wasn’t he who built his first business, Donald B. Smith Roofing, Inc., or later his larger venture, Conewago Contractors. Rather it was the community that made it all a success, and that’s why it’s important to always give back.”
In each of the past several years, Conewago has given a total of $1 million annually to charity and non-profit organizations
Conewago Enterprises Charitable Foundation (CECF)
In October of 2006, Conewago Enterprises took the important step of establishing a Charitable Foundation Committee (CECF) comprised of 12 dedicated employees. The mission of the CECF is to provide financial assistance within the communities where our employees reside.
As a committee, we are extremely proud that in 2025, through our Company’s success and amazing clients, we were able to give $235,000 to deserving local families and organizations in need. Since 2007, the committee had given more than $3 million to local families, organizations and scholarship winners.
The committee works to distribute these funds every year to deserving charities, charitable events, senior citizens, families in need, and children impacted with misfortune. From local hospitals and nonprofits to a deserving neighbor in need, the CECF maximizes our efforts with a focus on community.
Some of the organizations who have benefited include: Olivia’s House, The Heather Baker Foundation, Jessica & Friends, Sweet Charities, For the Love of a Veteran, Hope Ministries, and so many more, of which the CECF has given $2,000-$3,000 in donations to their organizations. But the donations do not stop there.
Each committee member is required to find a family in need during the Christmas season. Each committee member donates $500 through the purchase of Christmas gifts for the children and food for a Christmas dinner, which is then delivered to the home by the committee member.
The CECF has donated to various community Mini-Thons for local schools as well, including, Conewago Valley Intermediate School, Dover High School, Gettysburg Area High School, Hanover High School, Littlestown High School, Spring Grove High School, and South Western High School.
Since its creation in early 2006, Conewago has raised more than $17,000 for local charities.
Charitable Request Guidelines:
- Charitable recipients may not be an employee of Conewago Manufacturing, Conewago Enterprises, Klunks Electric, Hanover Concrete or Shrewsbury Concrete.
- Charitable recipients may not be an immediate family member: parent, sibling, niece, nephew, spouse, or child.
- Charitable recipients can only receive one donation per year.
- Charitable donations will be made directly to individuals or vendors of a needed product or service. Donations will not be made via a third-party donation platform, i.e., GoFundMe.
- Prospective charitable recipients must have verbal contact with a committee member to be considered for support. They may be interviewed by a committee member to better understand their particular need.