Community – there’s no better investment.
That’s why we’re expanding our commitment to supporting underserved children and families in neighborhoods everywhere through a $300,000 gift to The Salvation Army. The three-year investment will fund food insecurity initiatives, as well as scholarships and programming, at Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Centers across the United States.
That includes right here at home. According to Feeding America West Michigan, one in seven West Michiganders faces hunger – including nearly 80,000 kids. For each of the three years, 25% of the Amway funding – $25,000 – will benefit the nutritional service programs run by The Salvation Army and also fund health and wellness programming through the Kroc Center in Grand Rapids.
“Access to proper nutrition is foundational to a growing, thriving community,” says Amway Chief Executive Officer Michael Nelson, who also joined The Salvation Army National Advisory Board last month. “We are proud to partner with The Salvation Army to serve children and families facing food insecurity with a solution that helps meet their needs, within their own neighborhoods.”
Good nutrition is just the beginning. The Amway gift will also energize educational programming and community access for Kroc Centers, providing underserved kids and adults alike a safe, supportive space to grow and thrive. “These community hubs have something for everyone, regardless of income or social status, to have access to recreational, educational, and cultural programs,” adds Nelson. “West Michigan is fortunate to be home to one of just 26 Kroc Centers nationwide.”
Read more on the Amway Global Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/eT3CZP6X