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Neffs National Bank presents community donations

Published April 22. 2023 07:45AM

The Neffs National Bank presented $100,000 in donations to six local educational foundations.

The donations will help fund educational programs to benefit the local youth.

The selected foundations include Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation Inc., Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc., Parkland School District Education Foundation, Wildlands Conservancy Inc., and Wildlife Information Center Inc.

Donations were made through The Neffs National Bank’s participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. This program authorizes tax credits for contributions to Educational Improvement Organizations and allows the bank to earmark their taxes to support these programs.

Since the bank began their participation in the EITC program, it has contributed more than $1 million to various educational foundations.

Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank, said, “These organizations are continuing to face uncertain times with increased budget constraints and the need to re-engineer their education programs. I would encourage local businesses to support these organizations either directly or through participation in the EITC program. This year is also special as we are celebrating our 100th anniversary and are able to continue our participation with a $100,000 donation.”

Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank, and David Matulevich, the bank's Vice President Administration/Chief Financial Officer, present a check for $25,000 to Lori Geronikos, President of Northern Lehigh Education Foundation.
Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, the bank's Vice President Administration/Chief Financial Officer, present a check for $5,000 to Silvia Vargas, Executive Director of the LCCC Foundation and Rachel Strucko, SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) Director.
Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, the bank's Vice President Administration/Chief Financial Officer, present a check for $15,000 to Lauren Foltz, Office Administrator, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Wildlife Information Center Inc.
Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank presents a check for $5,000 to the Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation. From Right to Left, Amy Kinnon, Development Director, Valerie Betz-Kile, president, and Erin Vermeulen, vice president, representing the foundation.