Penn Community Bank Launches Small Business Grant Program

New initiative aims to support small businesses and community organizations redefining growth during uncertain times

 PERKASIE, Pa. (October 2020) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, is pleased to introduce a new grant program aimed at supporting local businesses and nonprofits.

The Growth in Action Small Business Grant program will provide eligible organizations the opportunity to access up to $5,000 in funds to help grow their business or community during these uncertain times. In addition to the financial benefit of the grant, recipients will have access to free consultations from the bank’s team of subject matter experts, from investments to human resources to marketing, to ensure they can continue to grow. Penn Community Bank also will help highlight the importance of businesses and nonprofits throughout the region.

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Jeane M. Vidoni Appointed to PA Bankers Committee

Penn Community Bank president & CEO to help lead professional development initiatives for state’s largest financial services industry group

 PERKASIE, Pa. (July 2020) – Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank – the largest mutual bank headquartered in Southeastern Pennsylvania – has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers’) Professional Development Policy Committee.

In her role, Vidoni will work with the committee to direct, monitor, and approve the association’s schools, conferences, and seminars to ensure they meet the needs of members. Policies and procedures governing educational programs to reflect the changes in the financial services industry are also decided by the Professional Development Policy Committee.

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Penn Community Bank, St. Luke’s University Health Network Partner for Quakertown Summer Meals Program

Local bank donates $10,000 to Quakertown area food security initiative, leads financial literacy effort

PERKASIE, PA (July 2020) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in Southeastern Pennsylvania, has once again partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to ensure no Quakertown-area child goes without a nutritious lunch during the summer months.

“As a community-first financial services provider, Penn Community Bank is committed to serving as a catalyst for positive change. We live out our mission by serving as a trusted and essential partner that meets people where they are – including in partnering with St. Luke’s to provide summer meals for the Quakertown community,” said Jeane M. Vidoni, President and CEO or Penn Community Bank. “We are proud to join with other community-focused organizations to ensure food insecure kids in our community have access to healthy meals this summer.”

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Penn Community Bank Pledges $10K for Bucks Co. Students

Challenge grant helps fund laptop computers for distance learning

PERKASIE, PA (August 2020) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in Southeastern Pennsylvania, has pledged a $10,000 challenge grant to Bucks County Community College’s “Means to Succeed” campaign in an effort to help students overcome barriers to education.

The campaign raises funds for the newly established Bucks Student Emergency Fund, launched in response to economic uncertainty amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The fund provides micro-grants to Bucks students for emergency expenses like laptops, food, or childcare in an effort to keep students enrolled and pursuing their educational goals.

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Penn Community Bank Donates Hundreds of Graduation Gifts to Area Graduates

Local bank highlight’s community commitment during the coronavirus pandemic

LANGHORNE, PA (MAY 2020) – Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in Southeastern Pennsylvania, is highlighting its commitment to community during the coronavirus pandemic with Operation Graduation – an initiative to celebrate graduates of the class of 2020 as commencements and traditional graduation plans have been interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

As part of Operation Graduation, Penn Community Bank has delivered hundreds of graduation gifts to both high school and college graduates throughout the region, including more than 35 local high schools, technical schools, and universities. Receiving gifts as part of Operation Graduation was Cairn University’s entire undergraduate and graduate classes. Cairn University is home to Penn Community Bank’s first on-campus banking branch.

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Jeane M. Vidoni Named to Bucks County Economic Recovery Task Force

Penn Community Bank president & CEO tapped for county blue ribbon panel focused on “re-opening” local economy

PERKASIE, PA (MAY 2020) – Jeane M. Vidoni, president and CEO of Penn Community Bank – the largest mutual bank headquartered in Southeastern Pennsylvania – has been selected to serve on the Bucks County Economic Recovery Task Force.

Established earlier this month by Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, the task force will work to identify and overcome obstacles that businesses are most likely to encounter as they begin to reopen, and to recommend steps for them to take, such as policies to develop, internal and external communications, staying informed of new developments, planning their reopening level of operation, and identifying supplies they will need. The task force also is identifying the most effective ways for county government to assist this process, and to develop effective methods of disseminating information to businesses and the public.

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