Empowering Darke County Youth receives donation

Osgood Foundation presents check to EDCY

GREENVILLE, OHIOEmpowering Darke County Youth (EDCY) was recently presented with a donation of $2,500 by Christy Gehret representing the Osgood Foundation.

Representatives from the Osgood Foundation recently met personally with Empowering Darke County Youth President Delores Ely and Executive Director Rich Engelken to have a formal check presentation. Branch Manager Christy Gehret, Assistant Branch Manager Jessica Watts and Digital and Operating Processing Specialist Hailey Stewart represented the Osgood Foundation.

“This donation will help Empowering Darke County Youth continue its free after school tutoring of at-risk students. It is appreciated very much.” said President Delores Ely, EDCY Board of Directors

“The Osgood Foundation represents four branches of the Osgood Bank, Fort Laramie, Chickasaw, Indian Lake and Osgood. Each branch chose a charity to donate to. We chose Empowering Darke County Youth, because we know how important what it does for our children is.” Said Christy Gehret.

EDCY programs are free to the parents or caregivers of Darke County students needing academic support. EDCY is a 501c3, United Way Agency providing free after school and summer tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of language arts and mathematics with the goal of helping provide strong students for a strong community. School programs are located at Greenville, Ansonia, Arcanum, Mississinawa and a summer program at the Greenville Library. Donations may be sent to: Empowering Darke County Youth, P.O. Box 1113, Greenville, Ohio 45331-0113. For more information, visit: www.empowerdarkecounty.com or email President Delores Ely at President@empowerdarkecounty.com.

Featured photo: Osgood Foundation presents check to EDCY. L to R: EDCY President Delores Ely, EDCY Executive Director Rich Engelken, OF Branch Manager Christy Gehret, OF Assistant Branch Manager Jessica Watts, and OF Digital and Operating Processing Specialist Hailey Stewart.

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