Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts
The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts (PTPA) received a $5,000 First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it will use to pay for the licensing rights for at least two of its community theatre shows this season. The grant funding will allow the organization to use the money it receives from ticket sales for the maintenance of its building.
Central Susquehanna Sight Services
Central Susquehanna Sight Services (CSSS) received a $6,000 First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it will use to fund its Prevention of Blindness and Social Services programs in Columbia County.
New Roots Willow Foundation
New Roots Inc.'s Willow Foundation received a $40,000 First Federal Charitable Foundation grant to make water damage repairs to its facility at 100 South Wyoming Street in Hazleton into a day shelter for homeless individuals.
Hazleton Historical Society
The Greater Hazleton Historical Society (GHHS) received a $12,000 First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it will use to repair the roof and stop water damage to the walls of the museum, particularly in the area of a vintage grandfather clock. The repairs will help maintain and preserve the museum's artifacts.
West Berwick Elementary School Library
The West Berwick Elementary School Library received a First Federal Charitable Foundation grant it plans to use to purchase five bookshelves and provide space to expand the number of books the library can provide to the students.