Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company Supports University of Success
Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company provided $5,000 in support to The University of Scranton’s University of Success through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The University of Success is a four-year program that provides academic, social and cultural enrichment to high school students. The University of Success is funded entirely by corporate and foundation grants, ensuring there is no charge to students and their families. Pictured, from left: William J. Terrinoni, senior vice president and market executive, Peoples Security Bank and Trust; Meg Hambrose, director of corporate and foundation relations, The University of Scranton; and Sharon A. Borgia, senior vice president and senior commercial loan officer, Peoples Security Bank and Trust.Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company recently contributed $5,000 through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program to support The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a four-year, pre-college mentoring program.
An academic and enrichment program, the ultimate goal of the University of Success is to assist participating students to successfully complete high school and gain entrance into a college or university. Students enter the program after the eighth grade and continue through their high school years. Enrichment courses offered through the University of Success include study skills, SAT prep, public speaking, math, science, art and cultural activities, financial aid and wellness seminars.
The University of Success, offered free of charge to participants, is funded almost entirely by corporate and foundation grants. Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company has provided continuous support of this program since 2013.
For additional information, visit the University of Success web site.