Just as Samuel Hicks lived his life, the Samuel S. Hicks Memorial Fund is all about "giving back" to the communities where Sam lived, worked and played with a particular focus on issues that impact children and youth.


Additional information about the annual scholarship opportunities and our soccer clinics are available on this website. The following list summarizes the organizations and individuals that have benefited from the monies from our donors, sponsors and golf outing:


Loucks Park Water Sprinkler and Scoreboard Renovation

Public Libraries

Recreational opportunities for children and youth

  • Girls' Softball
  • Midget Football
  • Rockhound Baseball
  • Soccer Clinics: The Samuel S. Hicks Memorial Fund Soccer Clinic

Scottdale Police Department

Scouting - Westmoreland/Fayette Council

Southmoreland Scholarship: The Samuel S. Hicks Memorial Merit Scholarship Award

Southmoreland School District

  • Athletic Department and Programs
  • Educational Support to the Middle School programs
  • School Backpack Program

For more information about SSD Trainer's Cart, click here.

For more information about The Medieval Times for Southmoreland Middle School, click here.

Support to Families in times of disaster and crisis

Support to Families that have lost a loved one in the line of duty

University of Pittsburgh at Johnston Scholarship for Criminology Major

Westmoreland County Camp Cadet

YMCA: The Regional Family YMCA of Laurel Highlands