NEWS 2021
Six Pre-K Scholarships through Greater Pike Help Local Families
August 4, 2021
With funding from Greater Pike Community Foundation, scholarships totaling over $9,000 will help six families pay tuition for their children enrolled in Pre-K programs in Milford.
Five children at the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) received scholarships, including Lucia Shrag’s son Robert. Lucia, an employee at Milford’s Key Food Supermarket, has worked throughout the pandemic. She said, “I’m very thankful for the scholarship granted to my son,” and added, “Greater Pike Foundation does so much for our community, helping hundreds of families in need.”
Also attending the CDD summer program is AJ Rodriguez, whose mom Kelly said, “This summer camp is our son’s chance for a sure footing in kindergarten readiness; I don’t know how to put into words how grateful and blessed we feel. I appreciate and love that Greater Pike supports such a cornerstone in our children’s education.”
Three other families received scholarships for programs at CDD. A sixth scholarship was awarded to a Pre-K student for the fall term at Green Trees Early Learning Center.
Contributions from The Dime Bank and Highmark Life Insurance Company through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development made the scholarships possible.
Greater Pike Community Foundation enables generous individuals, families, and local businesses to maximize their charitable support through organized, targeted, long-term community philanthropy. The Foundation provides a permanent and personal way to give back to the region we love and have worked so hard to nurture and maintain. For information about establishing a fund, or to discuss how to realize your charitable goals, contact Jenni Hamill, Executive Director: jennihamill@greaterpike.org or 570-832-4686.