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novembre 02, 2021 - Boeing

Boeing contributes nearly $2 million for indigenous communities in the U.S.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in observance of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., #boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $1.8 million donation to organizations supporting Indigenous communities in the U.S. The investment package will fund 22 programs working to improve access to clean water, provide resources for those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, increase natural disaster response and preparation in high-risk communities and support STEM education programs for Native American students and workforce training for veterans.

"We are proud to continue supporting and uplifting Native American and Indigenous communities as we work toward a more equitable future for everyone," said Marc Allen, Boeing's chief strategy officer, senior vice president of Strategy and #corporate Development and enterprise executive council champion of the #boeing Native American Network. "These grants will help our partners reach their goals of expanding access to clean water, encouraging more students to pursue STEM, offering professional development and job opportunities to Native American veterans and much more."

The funding package includes support for the following organizations with a national focus:

  • $250,000: Boys & Girls Clubs of America– Funding will support the more than 200 Native Clubs that serve 120,000 Native children and teens in 28 states. Programming will support the development of stronger Native Clubs in the system, increased program quality and collaborative advocacy for Native youth development.
  • $100,000: First Americans Museum School Access Program– Funding will support 3,600 students from Title I schools across Oklahomawith the opportunity to visit the First Americans Museum annually for the next five years. Teachers also receive pre- and post-visit curriculum materials, including guidelines for integrating Indigenous perspectives into the classroom.

Further information in the press release to download