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$10,000 IMPACT Grant awarded to one lucky non-profit!
The application period for the $10,000+ Wilkes-Barre IMPACT Grant is now closed! All of the applicants demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovative ideas to help the Wilkes-Barre community thrive, making the selection process quite challenging. Our community group of panelists and Fidelity Bankers have narrowed it down to the following three finalists:
Voting is open now through September 13th. Stop into the Wilkes-Barre branch and vote for the organization you feel most deserves the $10,000. Voting is open to the public and you can vote once per day!
The McGlynn Center is a year-round program dedicated to providing educational, recreational, and social outreach services to children and teens. The Center offers a safe environment where students are challenged academically and socially, guiding them toward a productive future. Beyond education, the McGlynn Center addresses food insecurity by providing monthly food bags filled with staple items to all registered families. Every child receives a winter coat to ensure they stay warm during their walk to school, as well as bookbags and school supplies before the school year begins. Around the holidays, children also receive sneakers to replace worn-out shoes. These initiatives allow families to allocate their resources more effectively to meet other essential needs. Their program also emphasizes teaching respect, kindness, and civic leadership, instilling in children a sense of responsibility within their community.
Volunteers in Medicine is a community-based nonprofit organization who offers a wide range of services at no cost, including primary medical care, dental services, diagnostic testing, and counseling. These services are offered to the working, uninsured, and underinsured populations in NEPA. The clinic’s comprehensive care addresses the needs of residents, some of whom are non-English speaking, by providing vital interpretation services. The IMPACT Grant funds will be used to support this interpretation program, which is essential for effective communication and treatment planning.
The Wyoming Valley Art League is a nonprofit arts organization that has been fostering artistic talent and promoting fellowship among artists in the Greater Wyoming Valley for 70 years. Its mission is to sponsor programs featuring both local and out-of-town artists while encouraging art education and interest in the community. The organization plans to revive “Sunday at the Circle,” a beloved monthly live performance series that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event aims to celebrate the region’s diverse cultural heritage through various art forms, including music, theater, poetry, storytelling, and visual arts. The IMPACT Grant funds will be used to support the event by covering costs for musicians, performers, lecturers, and other artists, as well as promotional materials and refreshments. The event will create an inclusive environment that educates and promotes pride in the area’s diverse heritages, fostering deeper engagement and understanding among different communities.
At Fidelity Bank, it is our goal to be an integral part of the communities we serve. From offering expert financial advice, to providing charitable contributions to local organizations, to our own brand of “surprise and delight” through Random Acts of Kindness and our Sweets and Treats Van, we stay involved in a number of ways. It’s easy, it’s fun, and your organization can build a sustainable program that makes the Wilkes-Barre community even better than it is today.
Fidelity Bank places a high priority on providing support to local organizations that improve the quality of life where its clients and employees live, work, and raise their families. Our IMPACT Grant is designed to help a worthy organization produce tangible, sustaining results. To be eligible, organizations must hold a current tax-exempt status under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a registered non-profit.
Fidelity Bank supports non-profits organizations and programs in the community it serves that address the following areas of support:Community Arts: offers cultural enrichment and artistic education.Economic Development: supports civic activities as well as local economic development.Education: helps students of all ages, including preschool, K-12, and higher education, achieve the full potential of their education.Family & Health: assists with the health and wellness of the family.Sustainability: connects people with the outdoors, protects our local areas, and encourages sustainable practices in both business and public spaces.Youth Services: ensures children are safe, healthy, and enter school ready to learn while engaging them to be confident, responsible, and happy.
+$10,000 award will be deposited into a Fidelity Bank checking account.
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