Reading PA—The Foundation for Reading Area Community College (RACC) is delighted to announce that Mid Penn Bank has donated $4,500 under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Mid Penn Bank joins the Foundation for RACC’s mission to augment and enhance the college’s ability to offer affordable, quality educational opportunities to the community through RACC’s Dual Enrollment Program.

A check presentation was held on the RACC campus with RACC President, Dr. Susan Looney, Mid Penn Bank Vice President Doug Smith, Executive Director of the Foundation for RACC Tony DeMarco and Mid Penn Bank Relationship Manager Rochelle Gray.

Dr. Looney, commended Mid Penn for their EITC gift, “High school students throughout Berks County will be inspired by this important gift for those looking to find the funding to continue their education or enter the workforce after high school.”

Doug Smith and the Mid Penn leadership were excited to help Berks County students start their college education through RACC’s Dual Enrollment program. He noted, “Mid Penn Bank is a passionate supporter of our Berks County institutes of Higher Education. Berks County is a vital part of our bank and we believe in giving back.”

“RACC is so grateful to our friends at Mid Penn Bank. With this EITC gift, Mid Penn Bank will open the door to a college education for those ambitious high school students looking to start their journey to college,” said Tony DeMarco, Executive Director of the Foundation. “The cost of higher education remains the greatest obstacle for thousands of families. EITC gifts provides high school students with an affordable path to a college degree.”

Reading Area Community College is an accredited, comprehensive, open enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities. Sponsored by Berks County, the College provides affordable access to meet identified community educational needs.

About Mid Penn Bank: For more than 150 years, Mid Penn Bank has been a staple of the community. Originally founded in 1868 as The Millersburg Trust Company in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, Mid Penn Bank has expanded over the years from a small community bank to a comprehensive financial services company operating in diverse markets across the state. Our assets have grown to approximately $5 billion and Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Mid Penn Bank, is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol MPB. Despite our growth, when you visit one of our convenient Financial Center locations, connect with us online, or speak to a representative in our customer service center, you will see that our top priority is building relationships with our customers. Our commitment to making our community a better place to live, work, raise a family, and run a business is steadfast.

David Hessen
Director of Marketing and Communications
Reading Area Community College
610.607.6212
dhessen@racc.edu