The Aprio Foundation Awards $37,000 to Nonprofit Organizations in First Quarter 2022
--Creating Connected Communities: Founded in 2010, the mission of Creating Connected Communities is to provide life-enhancing programs for children and teens experiencing hardship. --IT Girls Foundation: As part of its ongoing focus on STEM disciplines, IT Girls empowers young female students to explore and develop their interests and talents in STEM studies through its structured extra-curricular program. --Jewish Family & Career Services: Jewish Family & Career Services offers programs and resources to transform the lives of individuals and families through career counseling, mental health, dentistry, and need-based support services. --Next Generation Men & Women: Next Generation provides Atlanta youth with regular exposure to career pathways, business professionals, and personalized support services in the form of mentorship. --NFCC: Since 1883, NFCC has incubated neighboring cities near or around North Fulton County, Atlanta, to address homelessness and hunger in the community. --Spruill Center for the Arts: The Spruill Center for the Arts fosters creativity and social connections through the arts by offering over 800 visual arts programs annually to students of all ages and skill levels. --The HOPE Program: The HOPE Program empowers individuals to build sustainable futures through comprehensive training, adult basic education, industry certifications, and lifelong career support. --Zoo Atlanta: Since opening its doors in 1889, Zoo Atlanta's mission has been to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, education, research, and engaging experiences.
- ATLANTA, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aprio, LLP is proud to share that the firm's charitable arm, The Aprio Foundation, has awarded eight grants to community partners totaling $37,000.
- "The Aprio Foundation was created to inspire civic engagement and involvement and empower our team members to live our fundamental of making a difference," said Michele Blondheim , Executive Director of The Aprio Foundation.
- Since its inception, the Aprio Foundation has supported local and national nonprofit organizations through financial contributions, community impact grants and in-kind donations, raising over $6,000 and volunteering 2,200+.
- To learn more about The Aprio Foundation or to apply for a grant, visit https://www.aprio.com/about/aprio-corporate-citizenship/ .