Provident Bank donates $10,000 to SCCC
NEWTON. The funds paid for a new, larger shed where the theater program can store equipment, costumes and props.
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| 27 Aug 2024 | 12:12
From left are Stan Kula, executive director of the Sussex County Community College Foundation; Mary Franchini, Provident Bank government banking specialist; Jon Connolly, SCCC president; Robin Thomlinson, Provident Bank market sales manager; Keith Niedergall, Provident Bank regional sales manager; and Allison Ognibene, SCCC adjunct professor and theater liaison. (Photo provided)
The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) Foundation received a $10,000 donation from Provident Bank to support the college’s theater arts program.
The funds paid for a new, larger shed for the theater program.
In previous years, theater equipment, props and other items to support the annual performances were scattered across various backstage areas, hallways and closets without a dedicated central storage space.
“Having a centralized space to store our theater props, furniture and costumes is essential to the success of our program,” said theater liaison Allison Ognibene. “It allows us to efficiently store, use and repurpose items for multiple productions.”
Jon Connolly, SCCC president, said, ”We weren’t expecting to acquire such a large shed, but after recognizing the pressing need within the program, Provident Bank stepped in generously to support this important cause.
“Their timely and substantial contribution ensures that we can meet the demand effectively and continue to serve our community with excellence.”
The theater arts program hosts a variety of large- and small-scale productions throughout the year. The productions are open to the public.