Healthy Notions Receives Grant from Target for Project Need to READ
Today, Atlanta-based non-profit organization Healthy Notions was awarded a $2,000 grant from Target for the Project Need to READ children's literacy enrichment program.
- (1888PressRelease) July 17, 2010 - Roswell, GA - Healthy Notions Incorporated: Project Need to READ, is the recipient of a $2,000 Early Childhood Reading grant awarded by Target. The grant will allow Project Need to READ, a children's literacy enrichment project, to continue the mission of developing healthy communities by decreasing risk factors for children (ages 6 to 12) through educational, health and inspirational projects and initiatives.
Through Project Need to READ, children hear engaging books read aloud--or read them independently--and make connections to their own lives. They express their feelings and grapple with big ideas through 1)discussion, 2)drama, 3)art/music, 4)movement, and 5)writing. Projects and activities encourage family reading and interaction thereby increasing children's motivation to read and ignite a love and infectious excitement for literacy.
"We are delighted to receive this grant from Target because it enables our organization to bring families together and instill a life-long love of reading in children," said Barenda Whitaker, President of Healthy Notions Incorporated.
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that equals more than $3 million every week.
"At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve," said Laysha Ward, president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with Healthy Notions as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."
About Healthy Notions Incorporated
Atlanta-based Healthy Notions Incorporated is a children's non-profit organization that focuses on decreasing risk factors for children (ages 6 to 12) by providing educational and health focused projects and initiatives. Healthy Notions is a privately funded, community-driven organization that is empowered by individuals and corporations with a passion for the development of whole, healthy children and families. Healthy Notions projects focus on four core areas: Educational Enrichment (Literacy, Performing Arts and Music, Visual Arts, Cultural Awareness), Physical and Emotional Health, Hands-On Volunteering and Leadership. Healthy Notions strives to inspire children to dream, succeed in life and develop into healthy, productive members of their communities.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,740 stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.
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