Pictured in the above photo are representatives from First Commonwealth Bank presenting a contribution of $15,000 through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC) to the Elk County Catholic School System.
The STAR Foundation, a non-profit entity created by the Diocese of Erie, receives funds through the EITC program which allows businesses to make contributions for educational purposes to the school of their choice.
Through this donation, scholarship funds will be made available to students in need that attend Elk County
Catholic Schools. First Commonwealth Bank is proud to support local organizations that share in its mission of helping to improve the lives of its neighbors and their organizations.
Pictured (from left to right) are Sam MacDonald, ECCSS President, Amanda Mix, First Commonwealth Bank Financial Solutions Center Manager, Sue Jansen, ECCSS Advancement Director, and Sean Gabler, First Commonwealth Bank Branch Manager Business Banker.
STAR Foundation scholarships are a central part of the effort to make Catholic education possible for all students in the Elk County area. These contributions are a benefit to both the participating businesses and the schools. The designated school receives 100% of the contribution and the business receives a tax credit against state income taxes for up to as much as 90% of the contribution.
ECCSS thanks First Commonwealth Bank for their commitment to our community.
Any business interested in contributing to ECCSS through the EITC program may contact Sue Jansen at the ECCSS Advancement Office at 834-1480 x 232.
