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The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided Haven House with a $3,000 community grant to support the renovations of the kitchen at the community mental health clinic into a full cooking kitchen to provide free fresh hot meals for clients attending the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services day program. Currently, the kitchen is only equipped with crock pots, a microwave and hot dog turner. The kitchen completion involves purchase/installation of a commercial stove, fire suppression and hood system, and kitchen equipment such as pots, pans, safety attire, and coffee makers. Haven House clients are low-income, ages 18 and up, with a severe and chronic mental illness. Haven House provides free lunch to 35-50 clients per day. Clients are taught independent living skills, with instruction in meal preparation, safety, and nutrition. read more

The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem with a $2,500 community grant to support the Club’s Project Learn after-school program for youth of all ages. Project Learn helps drive and enhance academic success for youth. Components of this program include: daily homework help for club members, individual or small-group tutoring to help youth gain proficiency in needed subject areas, regular implementation of high-yield learning activities (HYLAs), in which youth participate in fun, intentional activities designed to expose young people to skills and information needed for school success, school-club-family partnerships to support youth academically and recognizing all members for their academic achievements. read more

Provident Bank Foundation Makes NicView Cameras Possible read more

Premiere Stages Offers Innovative Playwriting Residency read more

The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided the Matheny Medical and Educational Center with a $5,000 grant to support its Arts Access Program, which enables individuals with disabilities to freely express themselves through the arts. read more