Over the past year, UGI Utilities has invested more than $1 million in education through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.
The investment supported 90 education-related programs. The programs improve childhood literacy, enable children to attend Pre-K classes, support career exploration activities, promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning, and offer other educational opportunities.
“During my visit to the Scranton YMCA Summer Scholars program, I saw how a strong foundation of learning and literacy, at an early age, is critical for a student’s success in school,” Ann Blaskiewicz, UGI senior community relations program administrator for the North Region, said.
The Greater Scranton YMCA’s Summer Scholars program prevents summer learning loss.
Other programs UGI supported include:
The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Women in Sciences & Engineering Camp encourages women to enter and succeed in STEM fields. Participants solve problems and cooperatively form solutions.
Salvation Army Harrisburg’s Summer Youth Enrichment program allows students to participate in a variety of skill-building activities.
“This camp provides a safe and positive environment that provides opportunities for local children to explore career opportunities, nutrition and cooking, STEM learning and literacy experiences, field trips, and so much more,” Brooke Smith, UGI Manager of Community Relations Programs said.