Jonas C., Marian D., and Robert H. Erb Charitable Fund

MISSION

Charitable purpose limited to education, especially those involving reading, writing and speech, with an emphasis on attending Montgomery County Community College, or similar credited institution in Chester, Montgomery, or Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania, through direct scholarships or to provide assistance to such colleges through their programs and activities, which in the discretion of the Founding Fund Advisors, make a significant impact on learning enhancement and learning skills.

ABOUT ROBERT H. ERB

Robert H. Erb Joined the Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) faculty in 1970 as a librarian, just 6 years after the College’s founding.  He often worked evenings and enjoyed helping adult students, assisting them with their research, listening to their stories, and providing encouragement. His service in the library continued for 45 years until his retirement in 2015.  However, Mr. Erb’s commitment to MCCC did not end with his tenure.  As a passionate learner and an avid steward of his community, Mr. Erb was always looking to improve and learn more each day, and he wanted to help MCCC students do the same.  He was passionate about the community college mission and equitable access to education and information for all.  Simply put, Mr. Erb “wanted Montco to be a ‘reflection of the community.'”  That is one of the many reasons he continued his partnership with the College as a philanthropist both during and after his employment.

Unfortunately, in July of 2021, Mr. Erb passed away.  Described as a gentle, friendly, and caring person, who always lived by the motto, “Simple beginnings with great endings,” Mr. Erb will be missed as a physical presence on campus, but his effect on students, both through his giving as an employee and a donor, live on through the community at large in perpetuity.

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Jonas C., Marian D., and Robert H. Erb Charitable Fund c/o CCCF
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382