WELLSBORO — C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area Educational Improvement, Scholarship and Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organizations.

These donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC).

In Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, the bank donated as follows: $10,000 to the Cameron County Area School District, $2,000 to Port Allegany Area School District in McKean County, $2,000 to Austin Area School District in Potter County, $14,000 to Coudersport Area School District in Potter County, and $4,000 to the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship Inc.

Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level of education they deserve. C&N is committed to closing this gap by supporting local organizations that have made it their mission to ensure every child has access to educational opportunities. By investing in our youth, we are

putting our local economies on the path to sustained growth and creating more opportunities to thrive.

“At C&N, we believe we play an important role in our local communities. It all starts with our youth – doing our part to provide them with valuable opportunities to learn and grow will lead to a brighter future for all of us,” said Brad Scovill, President & CEO of C&N.