PS Bank Donates to Neil Armstrong Elementary School

PS Bank recently made a donation of $4,000 to Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Scranton. This contribution, made possible through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, will help fund instructional materials for early literacy programs, including materials used during before-school and after-school tutoring.

The donation will support the school’s ongoing efforts to enrich student experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. Neil Armstrong has strong participation in before-school and after-school tutoring sessions, and the PS Bank donation will allow for teachers to have greater access to materials to enrich those programs.

“We are so grateful for PS Bank’s generous donation,” said Jennifer Bradley, Principal of Neil Armstrong Elementary School. “This funding will make a huge impact on our ability to provide enhanced educational resources to our teachers who facilitate the before-school and after-school tutoring program.”

The donation holds special significance for PS Bank, as the school is located in the heart of North Scranton where PS Bank is set to open a new branch this spring. PS Bank President & CEO Anthony Gabello, who attended Neil Armstrong Elementary School growing up, expressed deep pride in supporting the institution that shaped his early educational experience.

“It’s a true honor to give back to the school that played such a pivotal role in my own education,” said Gabello. “Neil Armstrong Elementary School has always been a cornerstone of the North Scranton community. We’re proud to support their efforts and look forward to continuing to invest in the future of Scranton’s students.”

PS Bank’s donation is part of the bank’s commitment to supporting educational opportunities in the community through the EITC program, which allows businesses to provide financial support to approved educational organizations while receiving a tax credit in return.

Pictured (L-R): Neil Armstrong teachers Sherri Alfano, Catherine Deveraux, and Suzanne Gallo; Jennifer Bradley, Neil Armstrong Principal; Anthony J. Gabello, PS Bank President & CEO; and David Wintermute, PS Bank Senior Credit Officer. 

PS Bank is a full-service financial institution with branches throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania.