Susquehanna Waldorf School received a donation from BB&T Bank through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.  The check for $14,000 was presented by James Malfregeot,II, BB&T’s Market President for Lancaster County.  This marks the seventh year that BB&T has selected Susquehanna Waldorf School as a recipient.

“BB&T is proud to continue its unwavering support of the Susquehanna Waldorf School, its amazing students, and devoted staff.  Waldorf is on an incredible mission, and we are honored to be one of their many partners along the way,” says Mr. Malfregeot.

BB&T’s continued support allows more students to afford Susquehanna Waldorf School, where the arts, creativity and imagination are woven into every aspect of academics.  “EITC donations directly support the financial aid program at SWS, thereby allowing more students to afford to attend the school.  SWS is shaping well-rounded human beings- our future leaders. Donations like that of BB&T impact so many lives- today and in the future,” says Board of Trustees member, Ernie Schaefer.   

EITC is a program providing tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization, and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.   Businesses, as well as organizations receiving the EITC funding,  must apply and be approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development to participate.

About Susquehanna Waldorf School:  SWS is a Nursery through 8th grade school serving students in Central Pa. Waldorf education recently celebrated its centennial anniversary- the first Waldorf school opened in Germany in 1919.  SWS opened its doors locally in 1987, and provides a rich and challenging environment that inspires its students to reach the highest level of intellectual, spiritual, artistic and physical achievement.  Through the integration of these pursuits, the potential in each child is nurtured to fully develop his/ her unique capacities.  SWS aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of compassion that benefits them, their community and the world at large.

About BB&T:

BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $230.9 billion in assets and market capitalization of approximately $37.6 billion as of June 30, 2019. Building on a long tradition of excellence in community banking, BB&T offers a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, investments, insurance, wealth management, asset management, mortgage, corporate banking, capital markets and specialized lending. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T operates more than 1,700 financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C. and is consistently recognized for outstanding client service by Greenwich Associates for small business and middle market banking. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at BBT.com.

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