SitemapProjects in Mercer County will receive $425,425 in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program.
The awards, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, will encourage business contributions to projects addressing hunger, home repairs, job training and economic development, a news release states.
“Folks around here look out for their neighbors,” state Rep. Parke Wentling, R-7th, said in announcing the tax credits. “These awards will help put food on tables, keep homes safe and give people a chance to learn a trade. That’s money well spent.”
The approved projects include:
Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County, Sharon: $104,975 to support efforts to provide nutritious food to residents throughout Mercer County.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest, serving Greenville and the region: $26,000 to offset deer processing costs to provide 20,000 pounds of donated venison to families across 13 northwestern Pennsylvania counties.
Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Sharon: $1,950 to provide additional residential construction training for adult learners in its construction trades program and help prepare them for employment in the field.
Tails of Hope, Hermitage: $29,250 to support PAWSitive Pathways to Veterinary Careers, a workforce development program providing veterinary clinical experience to western Pennsylvania students interested in veterinary professions.
Valley Shenango Economic Development Corp., Sharon: $29,250 to establish a shared-use commercial kitchen at The Landing to help local food businesses grow, create jobs and expand access to fresh food.
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., serving Farrell: $234,000 to complete critical health and safety repairs at a minimum of 10 owner-occupied homes belonging to households with low to moderate incomes, helping prevent blight, vacancy and displacement.
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