AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles, announced the recipients of its 2019 educational
grants (totaling $1,650,000). The
grantees, all of whom are focused on improving educational outcomes
for Detroit-area students, provide
a wide array of in-classroom, after school, summer and weekend
programming.
"The FCA Foundation recognizes its responsibility to help build
strong and sustainable communities," said Christine Estereicher, Director - FCA Foundation, Civic Engagement & State
Affairs. "We believe that this goal can only be realized by
investing in Detroit's young
people, providing them with educational opportunities as well as
life skills that will help them grow and thrive for years to
come."
Among the 17 academic and nonprofit organizations receiving an
FCA Foundation grant, Cranbrook Institute of Science will use
its grant to bring a hands-on science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) program to K-12 students at Detroit Enterprise
Academy, as well as to students in southeast and central
Michigan. This programming
demonstrates a sustainable model of academic instruction that
offers STEM learning and its real-world application and resource
efficiency.
"Cranbrook Institute of Science is committed to transforming
students, families and communities through STEM and environmental
education programs of the highest quality and impact," said Dr.
Michael Stafford, Ph.D., Director of
Cranbrook Institute of Science. "We are delighted to have the FCA
Foundation, an organization as committed and passionate about these
issues as we are, as a partner in this important work."
2019 FCA Foundation Grant Recipients
Arab American and Chaldean Council - Expansion of
after-school enrichment program
ACCESS - Expansion of digital inclusion program
City Year - In-school mentoring
Communities in Schools - Support to help students stay on
track to graduation
Cranbrook Institute of Science - STEM education and
environmental outreach program
Detroit Police Athletic
League - Youth athletic, leadership and mentoring programs
Engineering Society of Detroit - Girls in Engineering Academy
FIRST Championship (Detroit) - Volunteer sponsor
FIRST in Michigan - Support for 114 FIRST robotics
competition teams in Arizona,
Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
LA SED - Youth enrichment program with a focus on literacy
and math proficiency
Math Corps - Academic and mentoring program for Detroit public school students in grades
6-12
Michigan College Access Network - College advising support
for high school students
Rhonda Walker Foundation - RWF Academy after-school program
for middle-school girls
Ruth Ellis Center Inc. - Expansion of youth leadership
program
Teach for America - Literacy Teacher Development in eastside
Detroit schools
Winning Futures - School-based leadership and mentoring with
an emphasis on high school graduation and college preparation
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit - Youth development programming
in Warren, Trenton, Pontiac and the east side of Detroit
About FCA Foundation
The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles, supports charitable organizations and initiatives that
help empower people, build strong, resilient communities and
generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts particularly in
the field of education.
About Cranbrook Institute of Science
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Michigan's Museum of Natural History, located
in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. has
been engaging learners of all ages and interests in educational
programs and experiences since 1930. The Institute of Science seeks
to draw science and education together through permanent exhibits,
its traveling exhibit hall, interactive programs including
exploreLAB, special events, field trips, and more than 20,000
artifacts on display. With more than 200,000 visitors each year,
Cranbrook Institute of Science continues to play a significant role
in building a scientifically literate public in astronomy, physics,
chemistry, and other sciences. For information about admission
pricing, museum hours, and becoming a member call 248.645.3200 or
visit http://science.cranbrook.edu.
Cranbrook Institute of Science is a part of Cranbrook
Educational Community; a 501(c)3 non-profit whose National Historic
Landmark campus also includes Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cranbrook
Art Museum, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research,
Cranbrook House & Gardens, Cranbrook Schools, and other
affiliated cultural and educational programs.
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