The Azura Employee Foundation (AEF) is thrilled to announce the allocation of $10,000 in grants to the following three local nonprofits: Reach Out And Read, Sheltered Living, Inc. and Tallgrass Student Learning Center.
Founded in 2018, AEF focuses on providing impactful donations to local organizations that operate within our field of membership. The foundation is 100% employee-led with funds raised through employee contributions. Funding decisions are determined by an eight-person committee with grants awarded twice a year, in spring and winter. Each year, AEF donates nearly $20,000 to our community; and since our inception, have donated over $113,500 to community organizations.
Reach Out And Read
Reach Out and Read Kansas City will use the $1,000 grant to integrate literacy promotion into pediatric care, ensuring that children have access to books and engaged parents as they grow. From birth through age five, pediatric practitioners will include a book and emphasize the importance of reading during regularly scheduled well-child checkups, helping children enter school prepared and eager to learn.
Sheltered Living, Inc.
Sheltered Living, Inc. plans to allocate the $4,500 grant to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enabling access to tailored support, inclusive programs, and empowering opportunities, fostering independence and community integration.
Tallgrass Student Learning Center
Tallgrass Student Learning Center received a $4,500 grant from the Azura Employee Foundation (AEF). The center serves students from Washburn Rural Middle School and Washburn Rural High School who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that places them at Tallgrass. Students who meet graduation requirements earn diplomas and transcripts from Washburn Rural High School. Tallgrass’s mission is to create a safe and structured environment where students can achieve academic success and develop responsible social skills, fostering their long-term growth and achievement.
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