What it means here: City to have Fourth of July fireworks; manufacturer to provide meals; more
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City to have Fourth of July fireworks
Backyard Broadcasting's 25th Annual Fireworks Celebration will proceed -- though in a scaled-back version -- at 9:40 p.m., July 4.
"Because of the pandemic we'll be firing from a new location with no vendors, entertainment, on-site gatherings or parking," a Facebook post from the group of radio stations said. "Thanks to our patriotic sponsors, the fireworks are on and will be visible to a good portion of Williamsport's west end, South Williamsport, Newberry and DuBoistown.
The statement expressed "special thanks" to Pennsylvania College of Technology, the city of Williamsport and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, as well as business sponsors.
Manufacturer to provide meals
Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, is providing free dinners to families in the community who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.
Along with its partners, Route 220 Eatery and Miele Manufacturing, the business will host a "Take Out on PA Skill" free meal event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 18, at Route 220 Eatery, 7458 S. Route 220, Linden.
"The entire Pennsylvania Skill family understands many people are facing serious financial challenges right now due to the coronavirus and the economic shutdown," a news release about the free meals said. "In response the organization wants to give back. All senior citizens and families impacted by COVID-19 are welcome."
“As with many areas of the Commonwealth, Williamsport and the surrounding area have been hurt by the pandemic. People have lost jobs or taken pay cuts, some have seen someone close to them contract the coronavirus,” said Nicole Miele of Miele Manufacturing, according to the news release. “We all must do what we can to help our communities, and we believe this is a good way to give back.”
In April, Pennsylvania Skill made a $250,000 donation to Feeding Pennsylvania, which provides funding to the nine food banks across the state. The donation equaled 750,000 meals for needy families.
Many restaurants, such as Route 220 Eatery, bars, fraternal clubs and VFWs say they are counting on the revenue from the legal skill games they offer in their establishments to help them reopen, hire back employees and pay their bills, the news release said. They say without legal skill games they will not be able to exist.
Bank contributes to Food Bank, others
Truist Financial Corp. announced Tuesday it has recently provided more than $500,000 in grants to Central Pennsylvania organizations and United Ways to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
The grants were given to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and local United Ways across Pennsylvania, among other organizations, according to a news release.
The grants will support food access programs, COVID-19 crisis response and support, and telehealth and virtual learning services.
The grants are part of the financial services company's Truist Cares initiative, a $50 million philanthropic pledge launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the immediate and long-term needs of communities, clients and teammates.
"We are proud to support these organizations that are devoted to combatting the impact of the pandemic in our community," said Alex Brame, Central Pennsylvania regional president for Truist, according to the news release. "These efforts closely align with our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities."