Join us Wednesday, April 8th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. as we discuss the upcoming Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program.

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) represents a significant new opportunity to expand scholarship funding, allowing for a 100% federal tax credit for donations of up to $1,700 to Scholarship Granting Organizations. Whether you are a school leader or donor, this session will help you understand the potential impact of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit and how BLOCS is preparing to support you and your students and families.

Jim Donahue, BLOCS' FSTC Program Coordinator, will provide an overview of the program and what it could mean for schools, scholarship organizations, and donors. Participants will learn how the federal credit is structured, how it complements existing PA tax credit programs, and how schools and organizations can begin preparing to participate.

Topics will include:

• An overview of the proposed Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

• How the credit would work for donors inside and outside PA

• The role of Scholarship Granting Organizations

• Potential opportunities for schools and families

• Steps BLOCS is taking now to prepare BLOCS

Webinar Wednesday will take place on the second Wednesday of every month and is designed as a lunch-and-learn experience. The idea is simple: grab your lunch, log on, and join us for timely information, practical insights, and engaging conversation.

Each session will focus on relevant topics surrounding EITC, EDS, and related areas, with content tailored to what matters most to our community. We also welcome suggestions for future seminar topics and presenters as we continue to shape the series.

BLOCS will host a Clay Shooting event that brings together supporters and community leaders for a day of camaraderie, sport, and purpose. Participants will enjoy a unique outdoor experience while helping advance educational opportunities for students across the region through BLOCS’ mission.

Stay tuned, more details to come!

Please join us for conversation, connection, and community in celebration of our girls’ school partners.

A powerful voice in historical fiction, focusing on underrepresented women in history, NYT Bestselling Author, Marie Benedict returns with a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh, Hatshepsut, whose reign was bold, visionary — and nearly erased from history.

The BLOCS Gala will bring together supporters from across the state to celebrate our schools, our communities, and the power of education to shape the future.

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate the impact of need-based scholarships for children.

The BLOCS Golf Outing brings supporters, partners, and friends together on the course to raise funds for scholarships and education. It combines camaraderie, philanthropy, and a shared commitment to empowering students across the region.

Stay tuned, more details to come!