Grants to Fund Recreational Play Spaces, Arts and Culture
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 12, 2019--
Through its Community Possible giving and engagement platform, focused
on the areas of Work, Home and Play, U.S. Bank kicks-off its 2019 grant
making with $6 million in Play investments to fund recreational spaces,
arts and culture initiatives. Last year, U.S. Bank invested $25 million
in total corporate contributions and grants to fund Play in the
communities it serves.
“Play is not something most people would associate with a financial
institution,” said Kate Quinn, Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative
Officer for U.S. Bank. “We know however that communities are stronger
when they are connected through the arts, cultural opportunities, and
safe and accessible recreational play spaces. Much of our giving in the
community focuses on areas with historic and consistent economic gaps.
It is our goal that these grants will help make our communities stronger
and more vibrant.”
Play grants were distributed across the country to multiple
organizations, including: Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA/YWCA branches, arts
institutes and several colleges/universities. Nationally, U.S. Bank is a
proud supporter and partner with many organizations focused on arts,
culture and recreation. For example, U.S. Bank is a lead sponsor of the
Americans for the Arts Annual Convention this month in Minneapolis.
Additionally, U.S. Bank continues its partnership with the Country Music
Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation with the U.S. Bank Places to
Play and Music Made Possible programs.
“Through the power of play, U.S. Bank and the CMA Foundation have come
together to help ensure all students have access to a quality music
education, and our educators have the support they need to cultivate a
thriving program in their community,” said Tiffany Kerns, Executive
Director, CMA Foundation. “With music education still being underfunded
across the country, it’s vital that we continue to identify partners
like U.S. Bank who share our same passion and drive to help shape our
next generation into creative leaders.”
U.S. Bank will continue its giving with the next grant round supporting
Work followed by Home. U.S. Bank giving initiatives are focused on
improving economic outcomes for women, people of color and low-income
communities by utilizing the entire bank, delivering necessary products
and services and investing to help communities and individuals succeed.
Learn more about our social responsibility work here: www.usbank.com/community.
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Source: U.S. Bank
Susan Beatty, U.S. Bank
612.303.9229, susan.beatty@usbank.com