VOLUME 21 • NUMBER 52
A Family-Oriented Publication
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HELPING NONPROFITS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
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PA SKILL CHARITABLE GIVING SUPPORTS LYCOMING COUNTY NONPROFITS
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rom Lycoming County to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and all the townships in between Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving has donated $1,202,220.91 to nonprofits throughout the state this year. In 2023, 56 out of the 297 donations directly support nonprofits in Lycoming County with $198,633.50 helping the community. “From donating to first
Pennsylvania Skill annually partners with Nittany MinitMart for the “Help Us Help Them” fundraiser. This year, $149,030.43 was distributed between 39 Volunteer Fire Companies (VFCs) statewide. Fire Departments (FDs) in Lycoming County that received donations from this fundraiser include: ▶ Jersey Shore: Independent Hose Co. and Citizens Hose Co. ▶ Loyalsock: Loyalsock VFC
“Pennsylvania Skill is always striving to better our community. We’re grateful that we can donate to nonprofits through our Charitable Giving program to uplift Pennsylvanians. Seeing the impact locally is a bonus,” Miele said. PA Skill is built by Miele Manufacturing and powered by Pace-O-Matic. Miele Manufacturing provides quality, contract manufacturing for world amusement leaders. Its 66,000 square foot headquarters, located in Muncy, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and operations facility that builds games for markets from coast-to-coast.
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Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving is possible in thanks to the hundreds of skill game operators throughout the state. The Charitable Giving program supports causes that improve communities and quality of life for Pennsylvanians. If your organization is seeking a monetary donation and would like to be considered, visit MieleMFG.com/CharitableGiving to download the Request Form.
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Photos on Left Page: Nicole Miele, Director of Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving, donates $25,000 to the Frist Community Foundation Partnership’s Raise the Region event. Ed Pinkerton, Sales Manager of Miele Manufacturing, far right, presents a $500 donation to the Norman E. Buck Scholarship Fund as part of the Crosscutters Charitable Tuesday program. Photos on Right Page: Lynn Wheland, Western Pennsylvania Sales Representative with Miele Manufacturing, far right, presents a $2,500 donation to the Salvation Army of Williamsport. Julie Hoot, Accountant, Michelle Ferguson, Inside Sales, and Courtney Cizek, Marketing Assistant, all of the Miele Group, present a $13,000 donation to the Lycoming County SPCA. Lou Miele, CEO of Miele Manufacturing, far right, presents a $5,500 donation to the Muncy Lions club. Jeff Millay, Director of Sales and Services, middle, presents a $12,000 donation to the YWCA of Northcentral PA.
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