Penn Community Bank has pledged a $10,000 challenge grant to Bucks County Community College’s “Means to Succeed” campaign in an effort to help students overcome barriers to education.
The campaign raises funds for the newly-established Bucks Student Emergency Fund, launched in response to economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic. The fund provides microgrants to Bucks students for emergency expenses like laptop computers, food, transportation, or childcare in an effort to keep students enrolled and pursuing their educational goals.
“Penn Community Bank has always been a generous and supportive partner of Bucks County Community College,” said Christina McGinley, the college’s executive director of Foundation and Alumni Relations. “We are thrilled to have their sponsorship and their support in keeping students on track as they pursue their educational goals.”
The Penn Community Bank Challenge encourages other donors to contribute to the “Means to Succeed” campaign.
“At Penn Community Bank, we’re here to serve the greater good. That means being a trusted financial partner, as well as a community-first organization that understands the benefit of connecting and strengthening our neighborhoods,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, Penn Community Bank president and CEO. “In response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, we’re proud to work with Bucks County Community College to put laptops in the hands of local students so they can learn remotely and secure a better future through education.”
For more information about Bucks County Community College’s “Means to Succeed” campaign and to make a donation, visit tinyurl.com/BucksSuccess
