Capital Blue Cross is supporting a wide range of educational programs in 2023, distributing a total of 88 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Live Healthy school grants across Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley so far this year.

EITC grants use state business-tax credits to fund scholarships and enrich educational opportunities through donations to innovative programs. Live Healthy grants support innovative school programs that strive to increase physical activity, enhance nutrition, and encourage healthier life habits.

Capital's generosity has supported schools, summer camps and innovative learning initiatives benefiting thousands of children.

Among the educational programs Capital supports is Byrnes Health Education - York, which received an EITC grant. Capital Blue Cross grants have for years helped the center's programs teach children how to lead healthier lives. Capital also joined the Giant Company in sponsoring the center's recent refurbishment of the Nutrition and Fitness Learning Lab, which is scheduled to begin hosting children this fall.

The Pet Therapy program at Elizabethtown School District received a Live Healthy grant. As part of the program, specially trained dogs provide comfort, stress relief and help decrease anxiety and depression for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Safe Berks Ready to Read Program - Berks County also received an EITC grant. The program helps to increase reading achievement for children in kindergarten through second grade.