Neffs, Pa- The Neffs National Bank, is proud to present $100,000 in donations to eight local educational foundations. These donations will help fund essential educational programs to benefit the youth of our local community. The selected foundations include Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation, Parkland School District Education Foundation, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation, Inc., Wildlands Conservancy, Inc., Wildlife Information Center, Inc., Circle of Seasons Foundation, Inc. The Lehigh Valley Zoological Society, and The Parkland Community Library.

Donations were made through The Neffs National Bank’s participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) 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, they have contributed $1,400,000 to various educational foundations. Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank noted “these organizations are continuing to face uncertain times with increased budget constraints and the need to reengineer their education programs. I would encourage local businesses to support these organizations either directly or through participation in the EITC program.”

Lehigh Valley Zoo:  Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and Irene Emenheiser, Community Development Officer The Neffs National Bank present the check to Amanda Shurr, President & CEO and Cher Vatalaro, Director of Conservation Education, The Lehigh Valley Zoo.

Northern Lehigh School District:  Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank present the check to to Lori Geronikos, President of Northern Lehigh Education Foundation.

Circle of Seasons Foundation: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank present the check to Liz Rose Levy, President Circle of Seasons Foundation.

Northwestern Lehigh School District: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank present the check to Amy Kinnon, Foundation Development Director, Valerie Betz-Kile, Foundation President, and Dr. Jennifer Holman, Superintendent of Schools for Northwestern Lehigh School District.

Wildlife/Lehigh Nature Gap: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank, David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank and Irene Emenheiser, Community Development Officer The Neffs National Bank present the check to Chad Schwartz Executive Director Lehigh Gap Nature Center. 

Parkland Community Library: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO present the check to Maryellen Kanarr, Executive Director Parkland Community Library.

Wildlands Conservancy: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank present the check to Jackie Jones Director of Development Wildlands Conservancy and Elizabeth Dugan, Chief Advancement Officer Wildlands Conservancy.

Parkland School District: Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO The Neffs National Bank present the check to to Lisa Ervin, Executive Director, Christina Tori Morgan, President, and Treasurer John Pfeiffer, Parkland School District Education Foundation.  

About The Neffs National Bank

The Neffs National Bank, a subsidiary of Neffs Bancorp, Inc., is committed to serving the financial needs of our clients and local communities with high quality customer focused service and maximizing long-term shareholder value.

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Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation