Wayne Bank Recognized as a Student Success Sponsor for Support of Back-to-School Outreach

Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Wayne Bank has been recognized as a Student Success Sponsor by The Bridge Academy and Community Center.

The Bridge Academy and Community Center's Back-to-School Outreach program helps remove barriers to education by ensuring students have the essential supplies and support they need to begin the school year with confidence. By bringing together local organizations, volunteers, and community partners, the initiative provides resources that equip students and families with the tools they need to feel prepared, excited, and ready for a successful school year.

“At Wayne Bank, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to begin the school year with confidence,” stated Mr. Donnelly. “Through our partnership with The Bridge Academy and Community Center, we help ensure local students have the supplies, resources, and support they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Investing in education is an investment in our communities, and we're proud to support programs that make a meaningful difference for local families."

This year's Back-to-School Outreach program will be held over several days, expanding opportunities for families to participate and receive support. Through the initiative, approximately 500 students will receive backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene kits while families are connected with food assistance, clothing, and other valuable community resources. The program will conclude with a family backyard barbecue, celebrating the students and community partners who make the event possible.

“The Bridge is grateful for Wayne Bank’s commitment to supporting our community’s young people as they prepare for a successful school year,” stated Jordan Crans, Executive Director at The Bridge Academy and Community Center. “Their partnership helps ensure students begin the year equipped, confident, and ready to learn, while reminding families that their community is invested in their success.”

Wayne Bank is honored to be recognized as a Student Success Sponsor by The Bridge Academy and Community Center and is proud to support initiatives like Back-to-School Outreach, investing in educational opportunities that help students and communities thrive.

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 33 branches serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Chester, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol – NWFL.