Pennsylvania Envirothon recently received a generous contribution from Weis Markets through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. 

Weis Markets, a leader in sustainability and social responsibility, generously contributed $10,000 to the Pennsylvania Envirothon.  The EITC contributions will assist the program in providing a quality educational program that will enable conservation districts and teachers address environmental education standards by providing them with educational resources and hands-on teaching tools. 

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) gives tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to an Educational Improvement Organization such as Pennsylvania Envirothon. 

“We are a company that is committed to operating sustainably. Every day our associates work hard to reduce our environmental impact,” said Patti Olenick, Weis Markets’ Sustainability Manager. “That is why we are pleased to support the Pennsylvania Envirothon, which helps educate thousands of students about conservation at the local level in the communities we serve.”

 “With the Envirothon reaching out to more than 500 school districts and almost 15,000 schools, donations made through the EITC program are important in helping us teach high school students about the proper management of natural resources with hands-on teaching techniques and through competitive events.  Envirothon participants gain an understanding of the short and long term impacts on the natural environment and how each may influence or directly impact their future, in turn encouraging them to become involved in their local communities. We would like to thank Weis Markets for its commitment to our program,” said Lorelle Steach, PA Envirothon Executive Director.

Weis Markets mission closely matches that of the Pennsylvania Envirothon in that both strive to move toward a future of sustainability in order to minimize the impact on our natural resources for today as well as for tomorrow.

For more information, contact Pennsylvania Envirothon Executive Director, Lorelle Steach at 814-623-7900 ext. 111 or send email to: lsteach@envirothonpa.org.

1/16/2015