Foundation to allocate $7,500 for STEM/STEAM enrichment

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Foundation to allocate $7,500 for STEM/STEAM enrichment

 
POSTED ON Aug 14, 2024
 

Peter Piper Pizza’s Slice of Knowledge Foundation has awarded its first grant of $10,000 to Chicanos Por La Causa, highlighting Peter Piper Pizza’s ongoing commitment to children’s education in Arizona. 

The $10,000 donation will benefit education for underserved youth. 

The foundation will allocate $7,500 for STEM/STEAM enrichment, tutoring books, and computers in Phoenix and $2,500 to purchase 250 science lab kits for Tucson high school students. 

Chicanos Por La Causa is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the Latino community. 

With a strong presence in Arizona and throughout the Southwest, the organization focuses on providing educational services such as tutoring, after-school programs, and college readiness workshops. 

Additionally, CPLC operates charter schools and early childhood education centers that provide quality educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. 

The foundation will launch its second fundraising campaign in 2025. Peter Piper Pizza donates over $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals, and nonprofits.

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