State Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative District
State Rep. Tina Pickett | Pennsylvania 110th Legislative District
Rep. Tina Pickett and Sen. Lisa Baker have announced the allocation of over $2.5 million in state tax credits for community projects in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. The funding is part of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Pickett highlighted the program's role in fostering business investments that enhance local communities. "The NAP program serves as a vital tool, enabling businesses to make impactful investments in our local communities, enhancing the quality of life for everyone," she stated. She expressed gratitude for Wyoming County's inclusion in this initiative and acknowledged the commitment of participating companies.
Baker emphasized the importance of these funds for community groups focused on health care improvements and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. "This money is vital to community groups seeking to strengthen health care, improve patient outcomes, and provide services for those with intellectual disabilities," she said. She praised the experience of these groups in maximizing financial resources for community benefit.
The funding will support several projects: $630,000 will go to the Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley for a primary care facility in Tunkhannock; Geisinger Health Foundation will receive $1.8 million for operations at its Tunkhannock CC+ facility; Wyoming County Community Health Foundation will get $81,000 to enhance emergency services; and $45,000 will be allocated to Wyoming County Cultural Center for arts classes catering to adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
Overall, NAP has distributed $34.3 million in tax credits across 218 projects statewide. Businesses contributing through NAP include Big Sandy Gas Company, Coterra Energy, GasSearch Drilling Services, SDS Family Law Group LLC, Shalata’s Land Clearing LLC, Sugar Hollow Water Services, Susquehanna Real Estate Corporation, Work Well Occupational Services, Northeast Data and Meshoppen Swiftmart Inc.
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