NEWS 2024
Greater Pike Sends 10 Kids to CDD’s Pre-K Summer School
July 29, 2024
MILFORD, PA – The Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County (CDD), a cornerstone in providing educational and behavioral support to children with developmental disabilities in the Milford area, has been awarded $13,248 in scholarship funding from Greater Pike Community Foundation to cover summer pre-K costs for 10 children. This funding ensures that families can access essential services at minimal cost, particularly during the summer months when financial support is limited.
The tuition assistance comes from funds that Greater Pike administers via Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Contributions to Greater Pike enabling these scholarships came from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, UGI Utilities, Wayne Bank, and The Dime Bank.
“CDD is deeply grateful to Greater Pike Community Foundation and the participating companies for their generous support,” said Jo Ann Donnelly, executive director of CDD. “This funding allows us to continue providing high-quality educational services to children in our community, regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.”
CDD offers tailored educational environments that meet the unique needs of children facing developmental disabilities and delays. The support from Greater Pike will play a pivotal role in enabling families to maintain employment while their children receive care and enrichment at CDD.
Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program offers tax credits to corporations that contribute to scholarship organizations and other nonprofits involved in underwriting educational opportunities for low- and middle-income students. Greater Pike’s EITC effort is the fruit of a partnership among the foundation, Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development, and eligible companies.
“Greater Pike would like to extend our thanks to the companies that provided these funds, and to encourage other companies to participate in this impactful program,” said Rick Little, executive director of Greater Pike. “These donations help local kids and families while also offering tax incentives for the participating companies.” For eligibility and application information, visit https://dced.pa.gov/programs/educational-improvement-tax-credit-program-eitc/, or contact Rick Little at (570) 832-4686, ricklittle@greaterpike.org.
Greater Pike offers individuals, families, and local businesses an opportunity to provide a permanent and personal way to give back to the community. For more information about opening a fund or contributing to an existing fund, contact Rick Little, Executive Director, at (570) 832-4686, ricklittle@greaterpike.org, or visit www.greaterpike.org, Facebook.com/GreaterPike and Instagram.com/GreaterPikeCF.
Online donations to any of Greater Pike’s funds can be made at www.greaterpike.org/fund_list. Scroll down to the fund name for the link.