Bank Donations to Education and Charitable Causes

Mars Bank staff were involved in several “big check” presentations recently to local educational and charitable organizations.

EITC Scholarship Fund Donations

Eden Christian Academy

Mars Bank donated $30,000 to the Eden Christian Academy scholarship fund through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program. Presenting the check are Stephanie Embry and Jen Klein to Eden’s Todd Aiken, Head of School, and Jennifer Miess, Financial Administrator.

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Grove City Christian Academy

The bank donated $5,000 to the Grove City Christian Academy scholarship fund through the EITC program. Pictured left to right: Mitch McFeely, Ivy Hasenplug, Director of Advancement and Events, Diana Fisher, Grammar School Principal, Kayla Armstrong, Jeannie Hoak, Head of School, and Rev. Chad Lawrence, Dean of Students and Faculty.

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ACBB Donates to CASA

Mike Kirk, serves as a board member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Allegheny County, a non-profit organization that ensures the safety, well-being, and forever home for every child affected by abuse or neglect.

The Atlantic Community Bankers Bank (ACBB) partnered with the bank in presenting a check as part of their Collective Impact Giving Campaign.

From left to right are Michael Caffrey, Alicia Frederick, and Joe Krzywicki, CTP from ACBB, alongside Melissa Protzek, Esq., Executive Director for CASA of Allegheny County, and Mike Kirk, CFO for Mars Bank, who nominated CASA for the campaign.

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