The Grainger Foundation Supports Johnson College

Grainger Donation
Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & CEO of Johnson College; Mindy Cronk, Market Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Katie Leonard, Sr. Vice president of College Advancement at Johnson College; and Bill Piccolo, District Director for W.W. Grainger, Inc.

The Grainger Foundation, an independent private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $10,000 to Johnson College, in support of industry-focused learning.

“This grant will be used to support students through scholarships as they pursue their academic goals,” said Katie Leonard, Senior Vice President of College Advancement, Johnson College.  “The scholarships will serve students from the College that excel in their studies and have a financial need.  We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.”

This donation was recommended by Mindy Cronk, Market Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Dunmore location.  Grainger has been a part of the Scranton business community for more than 40 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products.  “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Johnson College,” said Cronk.  “This is a wonderful opportunity to help students in need fulfill their dreams.”

Johnson College Collects Gifts for More Than 100 Children

(From left to right): Brooke Consenza, Scranton; Shannon Noll, Fleetwood; Marissa Coleman, Renovo; Shauna Fahad, Scranton; Thomas Abrams, Forty Fort; Heather Bronson, Nicholson
(From left to right): Brooke Consenza, Scranton; Shannon Noll, Fleetwood; Marissa Coleman, Renovo; Shauna Fahad, Scranton; Thomas Abrams, Forty Fort; Heather Bronson, Nicholson

Johnson College student organization, Social Force, collected presents for over 100 children in the Scranton area. The students sponsored a giving tree in the Moffat Student Center with the names of local children in need. Students, faculty, staff and alumni donated gifts to fulfill the wishes of every child. Under the supervision of Ms. Linda Learn, Assistant Director for Student Support Services, the giving tree at Johnson College has
provided local children with presents for the last ten years.