HARRISBURG — Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today more than $823,000 in Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits have been awarded to organizations serving the 50th Senatorial District. The funding will support neighborhood revitalization, expand workforce and educational opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and nutritious food, and provide critical services to individuals and families in need.
“This funding will help strengthen our communities and support the organizations working every day to improve the lives of our residents,” said Brooks. “From creating workforce opportunities to helping families put food on the table and expanding access to affordable housing, these programs address real needs across our region. I’m pleased to see these organizations receive support for their important work and look forward to seeing the positive impacts throughout the 50th District.”
The approved tax credits will support the following projects:
Mercer County
Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County will receive $104,975 to provide nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest Inc. will receive $26,000 to offset deer processing costs and provide 20,000 pounds of donated venison to families facing food insecurity.
Hope Center for Arts and Technology Sharon will receive $1,950 to provide additional residential training for adult learners in its construction trades program and help build pathways for career opportunities.
Tails of Hope Inc. in Hermitage will receive $29,250 for PAWSitive Pathways to Veterinary Careers, a workforce development program that gives students in western Pennsylvania veterinary clinical experience and encourages entry into veterinary professions.
Valley Shenango Economic Development Corporation will receive $29,250 to establish a shared-use commercial kitchen at The Landing, helping local food businesses grow, creating jobs and expanding access to fresh food in the City of Sharon.
Family Services of NW PA will receive $31,500 to provide family group decision-making, support services and stability to families at risk of crisis.
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation will receive $234,000 to make health and safety repairs to at least 10 owner-occupied homes in Farrell belonging to low- and moderate-income residents.
Crawford County
Associated Charities in Titusville will receive $32,500 for the Healthy Plate Initiative to provide nutritious food and nutrition education to rural families facing food insecurity and poverty.
Center for Family Services Inc. will receive $17,225 to sustain a countywide food distribution system serving rural and underserved communities through coordinated food pantry operations and access services.
Common Roots in Meadville will receive $289,575 for the Jumpstart Meadville Program to expand affordable housing opportunities by training and funding community-minded, small-scale housing developers.
Lawrence County
Disability Options Network in New Castle will receive $27,000 to help low- and moderate-income households in the East Side Grove prepare for sustainable homeownership through housing counseling, education and financial assistance.
The tax credits were approved by the state Department of Community and Economic Development through NAP, which encourages partnerships among nonprofit organizations, businesses and local communities to revitalize distressed areas and support individuals and families in need. The program provides tax credits to businesses that invest in eligible community-based projects, helping organizations deliver services and make lasting improvements in their communities.