PPL Supports Technology Lab for Pre-K

The PPL Foundation recently awarded $40,000 to Community Services for Children (CSC) to supports its highly successful Literacy Technology Labs. The award supports 240 low-income children attending Head Start and Pre-K Counts at two of CSC’s preschool locations in Allentown.

“Literacy skills are essential to success,” said Michael A. Walker, Esq, CEO and President of CSC. “Our Technology Lab combines traditional with 21st century approaches to give children a boost in their skills.”

Analysis of CSC’s outcomes demonstrates that the children accessing the Technology Lab outperform their peers not only in acquiring literacy skills but in all areas of development.

“Empowering students creates healthy and vibrant communities. That’s why PPL is dedicated to working with educators and other business and community leaders to prepare students for the future,” said Lissette Santana, Senior Manager-Corporate Relations for PPL Corporation. “We’re proud to support CSC’s Technology Lab, which has a proven success record of expanding access to high-quality pre-school education.”

CSC has depended on EITC contributions for the Tech Lab since opening 8 years ago. With the delay in the Pennsylvania budget being passed, EITC contributions have been sorely missed.

“The PPL contribution couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Walker. “We faced having to close the Technology Lab if PPL hadn’t found a way to support it without EITC dollars. We are very grateful.”

CSC is the region’s leader in early childhood education and family development, reaching 40,000 children in 18 counties annually. Its Head Start program is recognized as a national center of excellence. For further information, call Sara George, 610-437-6000, x2101.