Mid-State Montessori Center receives $65,000 in donations from area businesses

PLYMOUTH — The Mid-State Montessori Center, with the help of the Mid-State Health Center Board of Directors, has received a total of $65,600 in donations from area businesses as part of the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) Tax Credit Program.

The NH CDFA Tax Credit Program offers businesses the opportunity to invest in community and economic development projects and receive 75 percent state tax credits for their contribution.

“I am simply overwhelmed by the willingness of community businesses to foster the success of our children, we are truly grateful,” said Holly Furlone, director of the Montessori Center.

The Mid-State Montessori Center has received commitments from the following donors: NH Electric Co-op, Inc., The Common Man Family, Laconia Savings Bank, Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC, Community Guaranty Savings Bank, A & M Donuts, Inc., Granite State Credit Union, Northway Bank, Dead River Company, Fisk Law Office, Orr & Reno, PA, and Louis Karno & Company.

The Montessori Center is only $28,150 away from their goal of $93,750 to fund the expansion and improvement of the playground to allow for more engaging and educationally integrated experiences. They will also be establishing a tuition assistance program for low and moderate income families. In addition, the tax credits will allow the Montessori Center to purchase and replace all of the furniture and educational materials necessary for continuing to provide high quality Montessori education and early learning experiences.

“This is a win-win for the Montessori Center and the business community,” said Mid-State Health Center CEO Sharon Beaty.

Businesses interested in purchasing tax credits on behalf of the Montessori Center can contact Sharon Beaty at Mid-State Health Center 536-4000. More information on the tax credit program can be found at www.nhcdfa.org.