Scranton Tomorrow, on behalf of the Governor’s Arts Awards Committee, accepted grant funding from the Scranton Area Foundation (SAF) in the amount of $2,500. Scranton Tomorrow served as the fiscal institution in order to aid the committee in the administration and reporting of sponsorships and grants activities. While planning the activities for the awards ceremony held Aug. 8, Scranton Tomorrow and committee members partnered with existing arts and cultural organizations in order to highlight their contributions to Scranton’s arts community. Scranton Tomorrow’s mission is to establish the downtown business district of Scranton as a driving force in fostering and supporting economic revitalization utilizing the five-point approach including organization, design, economic revitalization, promotion and safe, clean and green. From left, Alan Hughes, SAF Board Member; Elizabeth Baldi, Scranton Tomorrow Project Coordinator; and Laura Ducceschi, SAF President/CEO.
