Wayne Bank Supports Honesdale Communities That Care

Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Wayne Bank has supported the Honesdale Communities That Care with a donation through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.

This contribution is part of an ongoing commitment to support their continued efforts to foster positive development and well-being for youth and families in the Honesdale area.

Dean LoPalo, Executive Director, Honesdale Communities That Care, accepted a check in the amount of $10,000 from Wayne Bank President and CEO, Jim Donnelly.

“We believe that investing in our communities is a critical part of our mission as a community bank,” stated Mr. Donnelly. “Honesdale Communities That Care has been making a positive impact in our community for many years and we’re thrilled to support their initiatives that help guide young people towards brighter futures.”

Honesdale Communities That Care is an after-school program that develops and implements strategies which encourage healthy behavior and productive interaction among children and all members of the community.  They provide a safe environment where students develop positive social skills while playing and interacting with their peers.  Exercise, fresh air, crafts, and games are all part of the after-school fun.  Professional staff provide academic assistance after school to help with homework completion, and community partners including Highlights for Children, Wayne County YMCA, Greater Carbondale YMCA, The Wayne Memorial Health System, and Lacawac Sanctuary, help to provide enriching activities for the children to participate in.

The gift was made possible as a result of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Community and Economic Development.