Wells Fargo Foundation and The BizWorld Foundation team up for Teacher Appreciation Week
With the support of Wells Fargo Foundation, The BizWorld Foundation will donate programs in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
- San Francisco, CA (1888PressRelease) May 03, 2012 - In honor of 'Teacher Appreciation Week,' Wells Fargo Foundation has generously provided The BizWorld Foundation with a $10,000 grant to provide programs to educators nationwide. Teacher Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of May, and celebrates the numerous educators who support and nurture the intellectual development of our youth.
The BizWorld Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate appreciation for educators by providing the tools necessary to teach vital business and entrepreneurial skills. In addition, BizWorld is incredibly thankful for the generous support offered by Wells Fargo Foundation. Wells Fargo Foundation Vice President Mario Diaz commented, "This year Wells Fargo celebrates its' 160th Anniversary and our commitment to both community and financial education is stronger than ever. The BizWorld Foundation is a stellar example of our financial support of much needed educational curriculum to broaden and expand the student's experience. Via this funding relationship, we are impacting the Bay Area's future economy, one student at a time."
Catherine Hutton Markwell, CEO of The BizWorld Foundation, seconds Mr. Diaz's statements: "There is no greater investment than the one we make in our children's education. We are proud to be a partner with Wells Fargo as we provide teachers with programs that enable students to learn fundamental business, finance and entrepreneurial skills. We are committed to ensuring children receive the tools that are so often overlooked in education today, and could not be more pleased that Wells Fargo supports our critical mission."
About The BizWorld Foundation
The BizWorld Foundation's mission is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum through experiential learning programs that teach the basics of business, entrepreneurship, and money management and promote teamwork and leadership in the classroom. The BizWorld Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, located in San Francisco, CA. Visit www.bizworld.org for more information.
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