Monday, December 18, 2023
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The Community Arts Center received a $1,000 donation from Fulton Bank as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program that will go to support the Educational Series programming at the CAC, which includes “Romeo & Juliet,” “Full STEAM Ahead Vol. 2: World in Motion,” “Keep Marching – The Road to the March on Washington” and “Rosie Revere, Engineer.”
“Fulton Bank is so pleased to support the educational programs offered by the Community Arts Center through the EITC program. With this program, schoolchildren of all ages in Lycoming County will be able to enjoy educational age-appropriate programs and performances. It’s a wonderful way to bring the arts to many,” said Leslie Temple, SVP market leader/business development officer, Fulton Bank.
Pictured (from left): Jim Dougherty, executive director, Community Arts Center; Ana Gonzalez-White, college relations officer, Community Arts Center; Leslie Temple, SVP market leader/business development officer, Fulton Bank; Alfreda Baer, Williamsport Financial Center manager, Fulton Bank; and Brian Paulhamus, commercial relationship manager, Fulton Bank.
The Community Arts Center is an approved Educational Improvement Organization by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The EITC program provides tax credits to eligible companies that do business in the state when they contribute to scholarship organizations, educational improvement organizations and/or pre-kindergarten scholarship organizations.
“We’re incredibly grateful for contributions like this, which help to fund engaging local performances that might not otherwise be available in Williamsport. Fulton Bank’s assistance in bringing our community together to support the arts is invaluable,” said Jim Dougherty, executive director of the CAC.
Funding for the educational programming is derived from various sources, including EITC funds, donations, corporate sponsorships and grants.
“We’ve offered our Ed Series since 2007, and it is only possible because of support like this from Fulton Bank,” said Ana Gonzalez-White, college relations officer in charge of CAC development. “We can’t do it without the community.”
For more information about giving opportunities at the CAC, contact Gonzalez-White at 570-327-7657 or by email.
The Community Arts Center is owned and operated by Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education.
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