The Community Foundation would like to highlight STEMS4Girls, Inc. for being one of the 2024 Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow (HTST) Grant Recipients. STEMS4Girls will use the grant dollars in two major areas meeting the educational and basic needs of the students they serve. Half of the grant dollars will be used to recognize and reward academic progress, and the other half will be used to provide healthy snacks to the students. Research has demonstrated that recognition can help boost self-esteem and encourage perseverance while healthy snacks are correlated to better test scores. Any remaining funds will be used to promote their STEM Literacy Program and services. **Stay tuned as we feature more 2024 HTST grant recipients weekly!** We are fortunate to have so many outstanding nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community! #communityfoundation #grants #BasicNeeds #education #HTST (fb)

The Community Foundation would like to highlight Scientiae for being one of the 2024 Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow (HTST) Grant Recipients. Scientiae will use these grant dollars to directly support their STEM education programs for K-5th grade students, particularly those from underserved communities. Purchasing essential materials and supplies, including STEM kits, robotics tools and science experiment equipment. These resources will be used in their afterschool programs as well as summer camps. Part of the grant will also provide scholarships to students who may not otherwise have access to these educational opportunities due to financial barriers. **Stay tuned as we feature more 2024 HTST grant recipients weekly!** We are fortunate to have so many outstanding nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community! #communityfoundation #grants #BasicNeeds #education #HTST (fb)