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The state is lending a hand to help spruce up some local downtowns.
Three nonprofit groups whose missions are to promote economic development in Boyertown, Hamburg and West Reading will receive funding to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Building a Better Boyertown and the Hamburg Our Town Foundation will each get $50,000 while the West Reading Revitalization Foundation will receive $32,500.
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The goal of SEAM, the governor said in a press release, is to provide financial assistance to organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts and neighborhoods.
The program, supported by Keystone Communities funding, is intended to assist Elm Street and Main Street organizations that have been economically impacted by COVID.
Hamburg s Our Town Foundation was among the 43 community revitalization organizations throughout the state that will receive nearly $2 million under the COVID-19 Relief Supporting Elm and Main program.
âI was very thankful when I received the notice that we were approved for funding,â said Deena Kershner, Executive Director of the Our Town Foundation, Hamburgâs non-profit community revitalization corporation. âFunds we are receiving from the SEAM program will assist with paying our ongoing expenses allowing us to continue serving our community and the local businesses.â
The goal of SEAM, Gov. Tom Wolf said in the April 13 press release, is to provide financial assistance to organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts and neighborhoods.