Montoursville, PA – PennDOT District 3-0 employees continued their efforts to make a positive influence in their communities in 2023. With the ongoing impacts of inflation being felt throughout the economy and in our everyday lives, our employees remained committed to bettering the lives of those in the community. This is evident in the enthusiastic way they perform their duties as well as their charitable giving.
"Each year our employees dedicate their time and efforts to raise funds to support programs within the communities they live," said District Executive Eric High, P.E. "Their outstanding work impacts so many lives which we hope brings joy and comfort to those who need it the most."
District 3-0, which includes Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties, continued to support the State Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) and pledged over $21,200. In addition to supporting SECA, employees embraced several local charities in 2023.
District employees held a friendly "food fight" – a competition to see which of the PennDOT units could raise the most money for Footprints of Montgomery, Inc., a Lycoming County food bank. Employees donated over $950, which is equivalent to 4,750 pounds of food.
The Bill Craver Bikes for Tykes program raised over $850 to purchase 20 bicycles that were donated to local children along with more than 43 additional toys, books, and stocking stuffers, that were given to Toys for Tots to be distributed to local families. The bicycle drive was named in honor of the late Bill Craver, who served as a PennDOT maintenance worker in Lycoming County until his retirement. Bill was known for his personal donation of a dozen or so bicycles to charity each year. Over 480 bicycles have been donated to local children since the program began in 2011.
Contact: Maggie Baker, 570-368-4202 or magbaker@pa.gov.
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