John Stoeckley, President of the Roanoke Public Library Building Corporation accepts a grant commitment from PNC of Northern Indiana, in the amount of $45,000.
The grant will be used to fund the build out and equipping of the Children’s area of the new Library. The area will be designated as the PNC Grow up Great Children’s area.
PNC recognizes that learning in a child’s early years is essential for their long-term success. Through PNC Grow Up Great, PNC helps prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. In addition to the monetary grant, PNC Bank of Roanoke will be providing volunteers and educational resources to help families, educators and community partners provide innovative opportunities that enhance learning and development in a child’s early years. Programs will be held in the Roanoke Public Library.
April Kuhnle, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager PNC Roanoke advocated for PNC’s support of the new library. April stated “I am so happy to be involved with the development of our local children! They are the going to make tomorrow's Roanoke great with the right foundation.”
Stoeckley said that the group has collected more than 80% of its goal of raising $250,000 in addition to the Eshelman gift. He commends PNC Bank and other great businesses who demonstrate their commitment to Roanoke and its citizens by supporting this once in a generation project.
Businesses and Individuals are asked to contact the Roanoke Library for more information. 260.672.2989.
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