St. Louis, MO (February 2, 2021) – Unleashing Potential has received a $10,000 grant from Bayer Fund to support Experience STEM Program activities for youth enrolled in after school and summer enrichment programs sites located in the St. Louis, Ferguson/Florissant and University City School Districts. Bayer Fund’s grant will fund weekly, hands-on activities, including Quirkles science experiments, LEGO WeDo robotics and Bloxels coding; multiple weeks of cooking and chess instruction; and related field trips (for summer participants) that spark interest, enjoyment, and knowledge of STEM concepts.
STEM programming is a key component of Unleashing Potential’s after school and summer programming, which includes character development, homework assistance, reading, math and physical fitness curriculums, arts education, and nutrition for kindergarten through fifth grade youth. Thanks to Bayer Fund and others, services are provided at little to no-cost for children from low-income families, enabling equitable access to STEM experiences their families could not otherwise afford.
“We are grateful for Bayer Fund’s willingness to invest in the futures of our youth through STEM activities,” said Darlene Sowell, President & CEO of Unleashing Potential. “These exposures awaken children to the enormous potential that is available to them through related professions. We hope that these experiences increase their interest and the likelihood of their entering STEM related fields in the future.”
The mission of Bayer Fund is to make philanthropic investments that contribute to the quality of life in the areas of food and nutrition security, STEM education, health and wellness and community development. Our primary focus is to assist families in under-resourced and rural communities where our customers and employees live and work. Learn more about Bayer Fund at https://www.fund.bayer.us/
