Heartland Bank in Jefferson recently made a financial contribution toward the Greene County Early Learning Center building project.

Heartland Bank donated $10,000 to the $2.1 million new building that will help to increase the early childhood facility up to 50-percent additional capacity. GCELC Co-President Jacque Andrew appreciates all of the financial support they’ve received, as they are close to raising 75-percent of the funds needed for their new building.

“We have had such great support from some very, very generous families and businesses in the community in the county, from all over the county, really. We are just so grateful for that.”

Andrew says the center continues to achieve high marks with the voluntary program, the Quality Rating System (QRS).

“Greene County Early Learning Center is the only Star-4 rated center in the county. When we get our own facility, we’ll be a Star-5, which is the highest rating you can get. We actually have families who have chosen the Greene County Early Learning Center because we have reached that level of excellence with the Department of Human Services.”

The “Growth Happens Here” campaign will continue, with a public portion to begin soon.