“St. Luke’s Dinner by Starlight” has raised more than $1 million to support programs and services at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus.

This year’s “Dinner by Starlight,” held last month, honored long-time supporter and friend, David Lobach, Chairman, President & CEO of Embassy Bank.

Although Lobach is best-known for his role as head of Embassy Bank, he has provided his business acumen to St. Luke’s University Health Network for many years, first serving on the Board of Governors at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus, then on the Network Board of Trustees for more than nine years and serving as Chairman from 2008 - ‘12. He is on the Network Board as a Trustee.

“I am delighted and proud that this year’s event was held in honor of Dave Lobach,” said Frank Ford, President of St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. “Dave has served this hospital for many years through the transition from Allentown Ostepathic to the current hospital. We value and appreciate his dedication, vision, strong work ethic and commitment to St. Luke’s and this community.”

Three additional “Shining Stars” were recognized for their efforts to make the community a better place to live. They include Easton resident Antoinette Cicale, Kathleen Mills of Bethlehem and Germansville residents Bill and Christine Hankee.

Funds raised from this year’s event support the St. Luke’s Adopt-A-School initiative for Allentown School District, to provide medical, dental and vision services to disadvantaged youth in our community. The program also supports student literacy initiatives and provides educational opportunities to learn about healthy living, including eating fresh foods and the importance of exercise.

Easter Seals’ grant: Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania has received a $1,000 grant from Wells Fargo as part of the financial institution’s annual Community Connections Giving Program, which awards more than $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Pennsylvania.

Dan Lopez, manager of the Wells Fargo Schoenersville Road branch, Bethlehem, nominated Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania to receive one of the 2015 Community Connections Program grants.

“Wells Fargo has always been a generous supporter of Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania and this grant is yet another example of their giving spirit,” said Nancy Knoebel, President and CEO of Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania.

The grants provided by Wells Fargo’s Community Connections Giving Program are part of the company’s broader support of its communities. In 2014, Wells Fargo invested more than $13.4 million in nonprofit organizations and schools, and team members volunteered more than 52,000 hours across Pennsylvania.

Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania provides services to people with disabilities and other special needs in Lehigh and Berks counties. Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania provides services to more than 3,000 children and young adults.

LCCC scholarships: The Wells Fargo Foundation has given $2,000 toward a Springboard Scholarship at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC). The Springboard Scholarship is designed to give students from Carbon County, who may be the first in their families to attend college, a “springboard” to success.

The money will provide a $500 scholarship over four semesters to students who are first-generation college students with financial need. The funds will help students cover the cost of books, transportation and other essentials. According to the county’s statistics, 48 percent of students in Carbon County come from low-income families. Residents of Carbon County also fall well below the state average for those attaining a college degree; in part, due to their economic situation.

Lehigh Carbon Community College serves students with sites in three counties: main campus in Schnecksville and Donley Center in Allentown, Lehigh County; Morgan Center in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, and LCCC Jim Thorpe, Carbon County.

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