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SLPS receives Builders Award from Bank of America – St. Louis American

Written by Amanda



The St. Louis Public Schools Foundation (SLPSF) has been named a recipient of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders award, which provides multi-year funding and leadership capacity-building to advance the work of high-impact nonprofits across the United States.

SLPSF will receive a $200,000 grant over two years, along with access to leadership development support. “This opportunity will enhance the SLPSF’s ability to invest in solutions that drive equitable outcomes, while also optimizing the organization’s ability to partner with district leaders to innovate and expand programs that are meeting the needs of St. Louis Public School scholars every day,” according to a Foundation release. 

“We are incredibly grateful to Bank of America for this extraordinary investment in our organization,” said Haliday Douglas, CEO of SLPSF.

“This support will allow us to strengthen our operations, expand our reach, and give us time to support the District to build upon the successes of college and career pipeline programming for scholars. We are also excited to join a nationwide network of nonprofit leaders, exchanging ideas and best practices to drive meaningful change together.”  

SLPSF can also connect with other Neighborhood Builders recipients nationally to gaining insight and build partnerships to address shared challenges and advance economic mobility in local communities.  

The Neighborhood Builders program has provided more than $346 million in grants to organizations addressing issues including workforce development, affordable housing, education, and community health.

“SLPSF is proud to be among this year’s recipients, joining a legacy of organizations working to build stronger, more resilient communities,” said Douglas.

Bank of America is celebrating the 20th year of its philanthropic initiative, which has supported nearly 2,000 nonprofits since its inception. 

Source: stlamerican.com

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