Big boost for Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by The Dunmorean

FNCB Bank presented an $85,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donation to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation to help provide tuition assistance to students enrolled in pre-school, elementary, and high school programs in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2010, FNCB has contributed more than $3,000,000 to local educational and scholarship organizations through the EITC initiative. From left: Gerard Champi, FNCB Bank President & CEO, and Kristen Donohue, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Scranton.

FNCB Bank, based locally since 1910, has allocated $85,000 through the Pennsylvania Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation. This donation aims to facilitate tuition assistance for students enrolled in pre-school, elementary, and high school programs throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation annually extends tuition awards to over 1,000 families, a substantial portion of which is funded by contributions from FNCB Bank.

“This donation underscores FNCB Bank’s commitment to supporting education and the local community,” said Gerard Champi, FNCB Bank President & CEO. “Our contribution aligns with the Diocese of Scranton’s objectives, and we are pleased to assist in providing educational opportunities to many deserving students across Northeastern Pennsylvania.”

Since participating in the EITC initiative in 2010, FNCB has contributed over $3,000,000 to local educational and scholarship organizations, underlining the bank’s sustained commitment to fostering educational opportunities in the region.

FNCB Bank’s commitment to the Diocese of Scranton Scholarship Foundation is part of its broader Community Caring initiative that extends beyond financial contributions, encompassing volunteerism, donations, and outreach programs.

FNCB projects brighten holidays for local families

Posted on January 3, 2024 by The Dunmorean

FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, recently held a Toys for Tots drive that brought in hundreds of donated toys for children in Northeast Pennsylvania. The drive was conducted in all 16 community offices as well as FNCB’s Corporate Centers in Dunmore. Midge MacArthur, FNCB Dunmore Community Office Manager, spearheaded the project. The support of Toys for Tots is part of FNCB’s larger Community Caring initiative. As a true, local community bank, FNCB Bank is making a difference through volunteerism, donations and outreach programs.

Shown from left are: Samantha Vargas, Customer Service Associate; Midge MacArthur, Vice President, Community Office Manager; Jacob Rooney, Customer Service Associate; Angel Browder, Personal Banker, and Bridget Connor, Assistant Community Office Manager.

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FNCB employees recently donated $1,100 in grocery gift cards and over 200 gifts to 11 local families from the Catherine McAuley Centers of Lackawanna and Luzerne County, Children and Youth Services of Wayne County as part of the Bank’s “Adopt-A-Family” holiday project. Members of FNCB’s Community Caring Team display some of the items donated.

Standing, L-R: Deb Burnett, Human Resources Generalist; Kylie Smith, FNCB Bank Credit Analyst; Katie King, Assistant Vice President, Compensation/Benefits Specialist; Joe Montagna, FNCB BankBanking Officer/Training Coordinator; Michele Thomas, FNCB Bank Marketing Specialist; and Nancy Pipcho, Administrative Assistant.

$15,000 for NEIU CORE Foundation

Posted on December 6, 2023 by The Dunmorean

FNCB Bank presented a $15,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donation to the NEIU CORE Foundation to help the foundation fund the afterschool and competition program, Arts Alliance, Technology & the Arts, and STEAM Camp programs for the 20 school districts served by the NEIU. Since 2010, FNCB has contributed $3,000,000 to local educational and scholarship organizations through the EITC initiative.

Shown from left are: Dani Farrell, FNCB Bank Dickson City Community Office Manager; Deb Kennedy, FNCB Bank Vice President, Retail Market Manager; Dr. Kathy Sottile, NEIU 19 Executive Director, and Stephanie Williams, NEIU 19 MIS Coordinator/STEM Support.