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Grant to Pay for After-School Programs at Lincoln

Women's Leadership Initiative of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley announces a $105,000 grant for Lincoln Elementary School in Northeast Bethlehem.

 

in Northeast Bethlehem has been given a $105,000 grant from the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Initiative to fund after-school and summer enrichment programs.

The gift, which will be distributed over the next three years, was announced Wednesday through a news release issued by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

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“A key focus of WLI’s mission is to engage women in promoting positive change in the lives of women and children in the Lehigh Valley,” said Joyce Dougherty, chairwoman of the Women’s Leadership Initiative.

“This partnership with Lincoln is a perfect example of our mission come to life, since its after-school and summer enrichment programs support a student’s development and academic learning.”

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The gift will be celebrated at the school next Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, with a planting ceremony, which will include pupils, school district officials and United Way representatives.

“Our planting ceremony will be a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to the members of WLI for their support of the Lincoln Elementary Community School as a Lead Funding Partner,” said school Principal Benita Draper.

“It takes a community of support from groups like WLI, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley … in order for our students to be successful in school and in life.”

The gift will be the primary source of funding for Lincoln’s after-school and summer enrichment program.

“WLI members will also serve Lincoln Elementary Community School as volunteers and through other support opportunities,” Dougherty said.


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