Posted on December 11, 2025

Mid Penn Bank Supports YMCA of Reading & Berks County’s Early Learners

Mid Penn Bank Supports YMCA of Reading & Berks County’s Early Learners

From YMCA of Reading & Berks County

Pictured above, from left to right: Matthew Assemes, Assistant Vice President and Financial Center Manager, Mid Penn Bank; Joseph Butto, Senior Vice President and Regional President, Mid Penn Bank; Christina (Chrissy) Faller, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, YMCA of Reading & Berks County; and Phillip Borup, President and CEO, YMCA of Reading & Berks County.

Through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, Mid Penn Bank has contributed $8,000 to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County in support of expanding access and providing high-quality early learning education for local children.

Expanding access is crucial, and using EITC as a tool to make a local impact is smart, according to President & CEO Phillip Borup, YMCA of Reading & Berks County.

“Not only does this make a big difference for our kids and their families, but it will also have a positive impact on the entire community for years to come,” said Borup.

“Children in our YMCA’s Early Learning Centers in the city of Reading and in Richmond are getting a top-notch education in STAR 4-rated facilities, which is the highest designation recognized in the state for quality programming through PA Keystone Stars,” said Vice President of Youth Development Shelley Eppihimer, YMCA of Reading & Berks County.

Donations made through the EITC program allow eligible businesses to direct tax credits toward proven education and youth programs.

Mid Penn Bank’s gift will be used to fund scholarships and classroom resources at YMCA Early Learning Centers, helping more families afford full-time, quality care and enabling the YMCA to maintain staff development, curriculum enhancements, and classroom supplies that directly benefit young learners.

Mid Penn Bank’s investment reinforces a shared community priority: ensuring equitable access to strong early education so all children, regardless of family income, can start school ready to learn. The partnership with the YMCA also helps stabilize working families by offering reliable childcare and learning opportunities that support parents’ ability to work and contribute to the local economy.

“Our young learners have an academic advantage, setting them up for a lifetime of success, whether their parents can afford it or not,” said Borup.

For more information on the Y’s preschool & childcare programs or supporting the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, please visit ymcarbc.org. 

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