The Dime Bank donates $50k to WCCF

Posted 6/28/22

HONESDALE, PA — The Dime Bank has donated $50,000 to the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) for a multitude of essential school programs.

The donation was made through the PA …

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The Dime Bank donates $50k to WCCF

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HONESDALE, PA — The Dime Bank has donated $50,000 to the Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) for a multitude of essential school programs.

The donation was made through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

Through the WCCF, the Dime Bank’s gift provides significant funding for the Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne, Wallenpaupack and Forest City Regional school districts for STEM programming, nutrition education, math/language arts summer and after-school programs, and dual-enrollment scholarships for college courses at Johnson College.

“This year, the schools have some innovative stuff happening, including Wallenpaupack’s aviation program,” WCCF executive director Ryanne Jennings said. “This program allows our school districts to provide additional and innovative STEM programming in the district.

“The Wallenpaupack aeronautical science and aviation program prepares young people in our community for specific careers in the aviation industry,” said Eric Greenberger, founder of the program and chair of the business, computer and information technology department. The students can explore careers, to see if they want to be a professional pilot, an air traffic controller, and more.

“Students that successfully complete the program may continue their studies at local universities and/or flight schools, while attaining credentials necessary for employment at local, regional and other airport facilities,” Greenberger said. “This unique academic opportunity is a testament to the consistent efforts of the Dime Bank to invest in local community, education, and infrastructure.  A strong investment in our young people today, will yield great returns for all of us in the future.”

The Dime Bank, Wayne County Community Foundation, STEM programming, school programing

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