Investing in the future: Community Foundation of Marquette County Awards $10,000 to support Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools 1st to Finish CSA Fund
Marquette, Michigan – The Community Foundation of Marquette County announces a $10,000 gift to the “1st to Finish” Children’s Saving Account (CSA) program established by the Education Foundation for MPS. The proactive grant is awarded from an unrestricted, endowed Fund for Marquette and will support savings accounts for first graders in Marquette Area Public Schools.
“Studies show that children with even a small savings account are more likely to attend and graduate from college, and have healthier credit as adults” said Gail Anthony, Community Foundation CEO. “In these uncertain times, the Community Foundation is proud to support the Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools’ long-term commitment to our children’s future by providing financial support for a class of first graders”.
Grant information:
Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs) are long-term savings accounts that help all children and their families build savings for the future. To help accounts grow, accountholders receive incentives such as initial deposits and savings matches from third parties. Family, friends and the children themselves also make contributions. The “1st to Finish” program will open a savings account in the name of each participating first grader. Funds can be used for any qualifying career or educational expenses after high school.
About Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools:
The Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools is an organization formed of citizens residing in the Marquette community composed of interested parents of current or former students, professional/career persons and others who have a strong interest in the education, events or special projects that are ongoing throughout the Marquette Area Public Schools. The Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools grants program is to support innovative curriculum development, instructional improvement, and student educational activities. The Foundation encourages the development of projects that enhance learning experiences beyond those included in the school district budget. For more information, please visit mapseducationfoundation.org or call (906) 225-4200.
About the Community Foundation for Marquette County:
Community Foundation of Marquette County is a tax-exempt, nonprofit, publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent, endowed funds, for the broad-based public benefit. An effective steward of the community’s charitable resources since 1988, the Foundation works with donors to establish charitable funds and supports non-profit organizations through a variety of grant-making efforts. The Community Foundation connects people, resources, and causes to promote sustainable impact towards the betterment of Marquette County. Currently the Community Foundation holds over 160 different funds that benefit worthy charities and charitable causes in Marquette County. For more information, please visit cfofmc.org or call (906) 226-7666.
IMAGE CAPTION: Representatives from the Community Foundation of Marquette County present a check to representatives from the Education Foundation for Marquette Public Schools to support the 1st to Finish CSA Fund.
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