WCCF’s EPK Fund awards scholarships
Angie Stay from Northwest Savings Bank, center, recently delivered EPK Fund scholarships to Cherie Sears, president of Village of FPC, and its preschool students.
Angie Stay from Northwest Savings Bank, back row, fourth from left, and WCCF Women of Philanthropy Giving Circle member Gwendolyn Simmons, fifth from left, recently met with Mon Valley YMCA students and staff to present EPK Fund scholarships totaling more than $54,000.
Through its EPK Fund, Washington County Community Foundation recently awarded more than $78,500 in need-based scholarships to 100 students attending preschool programs at five participating Washington County schools: Central Christian Academy, John F. Kennedy Catholic School, Madonna Catholic Regional School, the Mon Valley YMCA and the Village of FPC.
The scholarships in this cycle were sponsored by EQT, First Commonwealth, First Niagara, Highmark, Northwest Savings Bank and UPMC Health System through the commonwealth’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
Representatives from Northwest Savings Bank and WCCF recently visited participating schools to present the scholarships.
WCCF has awarded more than $410,500 in EPK Fund scholarships.
Local businesses interested in learning how to receive tax credits up to 100 percent for qualifying contributions are encouraged to visit the “EITC & OSTC Programs” section of www.wccf.net or call 724-222-6330.