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AFL Presents a $10,000 Grant to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

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Author Bailey Verreault

Spartanburg, S.C. – February 15, 2023 | AFL presents a $10,000 grant to The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) in support of STEM educational opportunities for children. Made possible through AFL’s Community Outreach program, funding from this grant will support TCMU’s scholarship programs by helping to cover the difference in discounted admission rates for museum tickets. 



AFL supports STEM educational opportunities for children at TCMU

Focusing heavily on STEM in its programs and exhibits, TCMU strives to provide kids of all backgrounds with purposeful, intentional and accessible play-based learning opportunities. To extend these opportunities to all children in the community, TCMU offers three scholarship programs that provide museum access at low or no cost: Upstate Play Partners, Title I field trips and Museums for All. 

Specifically geared towards families in priority zip codes, TCMU's scholarship programs allow the museum to create, deliver and provide accessible exhibits and programming for all children and families in the Upstate community. Scholarship visits give children direct access to play-based learning experiences – that they may otherwise be unable to participate in without TCMU.

“We recognize the need for increased exposure for all children to STEM-related fields, and TCMU works to provide unique and memorable experiences for children to experience foundational experiences rooted in STEM-based learning,” said Bethany Kern, Director of Development at TCMU

Located in both Greenville and Spartanburg, TCMU is committed to meeting each community’s need for accessible STEM educational opportunities outside of the classroom, based on an informed view of systemic challenges facing local residents.

“Just like TCMU strives to break barriers for families in the community, funding from AFL will help remove a financial barrier and allow the museum to expand its impact and support families that need it most,” continued Kern. “Our hope is that this early exposure will inspire children to pursue STEM education, and eventually, related careers."

AFL’s Community Outreach Program includes grants, sponsorships, volunteer and environment initiatives, disaster relief, scholarships and more. For additional information on AFL, its products and services, visit www.AFLglobal.com.

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Contacts
Angie Myers
Director of Benefits and Community Engagement
864-486-7344
Angie.Myers@AFLglobal.com 

Bailey Verreault
Public Relations Specialist, AFL
864-433-5554
Bailey.Verreault@AFLglobal.com