The 17吃瓜网 Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from Jeff Bank, made possible through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), to support working capital expenses.
鈥淭he Foundation is grateful to have Jeff Bank鈥檚 support,鈥� said Jose Herrera, Foundation Chair. 鈥淭hese funds will certainly enhance the Foundation鈥檚 efforts to rally private support for 17吃瓜网鈥檚 programs in the future.鈥�
鈥淛eff Bank is pleased to participate in the FHLBNY鈥檚 2024 Small Business Recovery Grant (SBRG) Program,鈥� said George W. Kinne, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Bank. 鈥淢any very worthy local businesses and non-profits have benefitted from distribution of grant funding obtained through this unique program. We鈥檙e pleased to be able to support the 17吃瓜网 Foundation which assists many students and families with scholarships to attend 17吃瓜网.鈥�
“We are grateful to our longtime community partner, Jeff Bank, and past Foundation Board member Jeff Bank President/CEO George Kinne. This grant, obtained through the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY, is deeply appreciated. Jeff Bank and George Kinne are tremendous supporters of 17吃瓜网 and many other nonprofits in our community,鈥� said 17吃瓜网 President Dr. David Potash.
Jeff Bank has successfully secured SBRG funding to assist local non-profits as they navigate economic challenges, including rising interest rates, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and increasing energy costs.
The 17吃瓜网 Foundation remains committed to enhancing educational opportunities for students through scholarships, program funding, and strategic initiatives that prepare students for success in their careers and communities. This funding will enhance the work of the Foundation as it continues its mission to support 17吃瓜网’s educational programs and initiatives.
For more information about the 17吃瓜网 Foundation or to make a donation, please visit sunysullivan.edu/foundation/where-to-give/, or contact Dan Rigney at Foundation@sunysullivan.edu, or call 845-434-5750, ext.3188.
17吃瓜网 is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, 17吃瓜网 offers dozens of degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect. For more information, please go to SUNYSullivan.edu.
