The Community Arts Center has received a $3,000 donation from Jersey Shore State Bank, as part of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The funds will be used to support the approved programming at the CAC.
"Jersey Shore State Bank is proud to contribute a donation to the Community Art Center,” said Garrett Sanner, JSSB regional president. “We recognize the vital role that accessible arts play in enriching our community and are committed to supporting this important cause."
Gathered at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport to celebrate Jersey Shore State Bank’s contribution of $3,000 are, from left: Jim Dougherty, executive director, CAC; Karen Young, president, JSSB; Ana Gonzalez-White, college relations officer for CAC development; and Garrett Sanner, regional president, JSSB.
The CAC 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.
“This generous contribution from Jersey Shore State Bank will help to facilitate the continuation of community-oriented programming like our annual Educational Series and The Nutcracker holiday production,” said Jim Dougherty, executive director of the CAC. “We’re very grateful for their support.”
Funding for the educational programming is derived from various sources, including EITC Funds, donations, corporate sponsorships and grants.
“This donation helps us introduce and engage youth and young adults in the various programs available at the arts center,” said Ana Gonzalez-White, college relations officer for CAC development. “I’m very appreciative of this support from Jersey Shore State Bank.”
For more information about giving opportunities at the CAC, contact Gonzalez-White by email or call 570-327-7657.
The Community Arts Center is owned and operated by Pennsylvania College of Technology, a national leader in applied technology education.