{"id":144616,"date":"2025-08-28T22:58:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T02:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144616"},"modified":"2025-08-28T22:58:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T02:58:36","slug":"ncc-receives-grant-funding-from-the-provident-bank-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144616","title":{"rendered":"NCC Receives Grant Funding from The Provident Bank Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The inaugural Empowerment Grant aims to support high-impact nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BETHLEHEM, PA<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Northampton Community College (NCC) has recently received a $20,000\u00a0Empowerment Grant<\/a>\u00a0from The Provident Bank Foundation. This is the inaugural year for the grant, and NCC is the first community college to be awarded the grant.<\/p>\n

The Empowerment Grant program, PBF\u2019s core funding opportunity, is designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of high-impact nonprofits serving communities across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Grant partners are selected for two years of flexible funding support based on their proven ability to deliver meaningful, measurable change within the Foundation\u2019s priority areas: Education, Human Services, and Workforce Development.<\/p>\n

We are honored to be one of the first to receive the Empowerment Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation. This support will allow NCC to launch a program aimed at removing the obstacles that prevent students from accessing a quality education,\u201d said President of NCC, David A. Ruth, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

The prestigious grant will allow NCC to launch the Tools of the Trade program. The program provides emergency funding for students who need assistance purchasing equipment, supplies, and tools required by their programs of study that are not covered in tuition.<\/p>\n

Vice President and Executive Director of The Provident Bank Foundation, Samantha Plotino, says, \u201cWe are proud to partner with organizations that are leading transformative work in their communities \u2013 particularly those addressing systemic barriers to opportunity \u2013 to help ensure that all individuals have the resources and support to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 2003 by Provident Bank, The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF) supports nonprofit organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania that are building strong, inclusive communities. Through grants focused on education, human service, and workforce development, PBF invests in programs that expand access to opportunity and promote economic self-sufficiency. Since its founding, PBF has awarded more than $30 million in funding to organizations driving meaningful, community-rooted change. To learn more, visit\u00a0the foundation online,<\/a>\u00a0or join the conversation on\u00a0LinkedIn.<\/a><\/p>\n

About Northampton Community College<\/strong><\/p>\n

With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Follow NCC on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram\u00a0@NorthamptonCommCollege<\/a>, TikTok\u00a0@NorthamptonCC<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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