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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Erie Insurance awards $900,000 in grants to education nonprofits across NWPA
Erie Insurance has awarded $900,000 in grants to 22 education organizations in Northwest Pennsylvania through the state's Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The grants aim to support educational initiatives across the region, with funding distributed to various nonprofits dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities. Erie Insurance emphasized the importance of education as a foundational equalizer in the community. North East students embrace community service during Giving Back Day 'We take a lot of time to work with the nonprofits to talk about their goals and the outcomes they want to achieve through these programs,' said Jenny Geertson, Community Outreach Director at Erie Insurance. Christian Katen, Director of Development at Erie Day School, highlighted the impact of the funding, noting that the tax credits allow the school to offer scholarships and financial aid, which is crucial for maintaining a diverse student population. The Experience Children's Museum plans to use its grant to expand programs for upper elementary school children. Ainslie Brosig, Executive Director, emphasized the importance of engaging children aged 11 to 13 in learning activities. City council has debate before approving spending on Miller Brothers building roof Early Connections will utilize the grant to provide preschool scholarships for struggling families, helping to level the playing field for children who might otherwise be turned away due to financial constraints. Michelle Harkins, Executive Director, expressed the significance of this opportunity for children to prepare for future success. The grants from Erie Insurance are expected to significantly impact the educational landscape in Northeast Pennsylvania, providing crucial support to organizations that foster learning and development among diverse communities. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
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‘An opportunity for families to gather' – ExpERIEnce Children's Museum hosts Community School Night Out
Getting the family out together was the main goal for the ExpERIEnce Children's Museum on Monday evening. It was the Community School Night Out event. Play ball! Erie SeaWolves tickets to go on sale Tuesday Erie Insurance partnered with the museum to create the event, as part of the Community School Initiative created by the United Way. And while the educational aspects of the night were on hand, organizers said the reason for the night out was maybe more important. Crew of pirates take over the Erie downtown skating rink Saturday 'It really is just an opportunity for families to gather, to build memories and to play and have fun together,' said Jenny Geertson, director of community outreach at Erie Insurance. Monday's event was funded in part through a state of Pennsylvania tax credit program through the Department of Community Economic Development. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
