Davis highlights investments for community revitalization, services
More than $1.1 million in tax credits approved for organizations, resident projects and businesses
Rep. Tina Davis November 10, 2021 | 9:34 AM
LEVITTOWN, Nov. 10 – Continuing her work to help provide local nonprofits, organizations and businesses with the state funding they need, Rep. Tina Davis announced more than $1.1 million in tax credits have been approved to help improve the lives of residents in Bucks County.
“These organizations go out of their way to help the people in our neighborhoods, including providing services during and in the aftermath of the pandemic, as well as fighting issues such as blight,” Davis said.
The investments are funded through the Neighborhood Assistance Program to support nonprofits, resident projects and businesses, including placing a priority on projects that address issues related to the pandemic.
“It’s rewarding to see investments going to worthy organizations, and I hope it serves as a reminder about all the positive work and services being accomplished and offered across our region,” Davis said.
The tax credits in Davis’ district are:
- $250,000 – Pineview Estates, Bristol Township, Bucks County: Development of a property for HiMark Windows Manufacturing.
- $250,000 – Liu&Li LLC/FairyGene Inc., Bristol Township, Bucks County: Donation of hand sanitizer throughout the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and purchasing a larger facility in order to relocate from Newtown to Bristol.
- $250,000 – Environmental Alternatives Solutions Inc., Bristol Township, Bucks County: Purchase property in Bristol Township with the purpose of developing the site and improving infrastructure.
- $250,000 – BCCI Levittown LLC, Bristol Township, Bucks County: Redevelop a hotel and property that currently has low occupancy and has suffered vandalism and been the site of other crimes.
- $75,000 – Legal Aid of Southeastern Pa., Bristol Township, Bucks County: Implementation of a project to provide legal services for low-income residents.
- $33,000 – Bucks County Opportunity Council, Bristol Township, Bucks County: Help families negatively impacted by the pandemic with proven strategies for recovery.
- $18,750 – YMCA of Bucks County, including Bristol Township, Bucks County: Address the needs of the community following the pandemic, including an increased number of children suffering from food insecurity, an increase in senior suicides, an increased need for mental health services and addressing the increase in obesity.