On November 14, the FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, announced the recipients of its 2019 educational grants (totaling $1,650,000).
On November 14, 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 of civic engagement and state affairs for the foundation. "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, 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
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