MoneyGram Foundation Awards Final Grant Round of 2015 to Support Literacy, Technology and Innovation in Education
The foundation has now reached 36 counties with the final grant round of 2015
The foundation has now reached 36 counties with the final grant round of 2015
DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), today announced support for seven worldwide education programs through the MoneyGram Foundation. The foundation's final 2015 grant round supports literacy programs in some of the most remote areas of the world, continuing the foundation's commitment to improving access to basic educational resources like culturally relevant books for children. This grant round also encompasses technology programs that are helping the foundation continue to narrow the digital divide and ensure every student stays competitive in today's high-tech environment. In addition, several grants are in collaboration with many of MoneyGram's valued business partners.
"The foundation continues to expand its reach across the world, improving access to basic educational resources for under-served populations," said Pamela H. Patsley, MoneyGram International's chairman and CEO. "This grant round is particularly special to MoneyGram because many of the grant recipients were selected by our employees. I am proud that the MoneyGram Foundation is supported whole-heartedly by our global employee base who volunteer their time to recommend worthy organizations and donate to this great cause year after year."
The recipients in the foundation's final grant round of 2015 include:
To learn more about the MoneyGram Foundation and the projects it supports, please visit moneygramfoundation.org.
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About MoneyGram Foundation
MoneyGram established the MoneyGram Foundation in 2012 to help children around the world gain access to educational facilities and learning resources. Its mission is firmly rooted in the belief that education is at the heart of better economic opportunities, healthier families and individual freedom and empowerment. The MoneyGram Foundation is focused on inspiring minds and improving lives and grants funds to deserving organizations with this mission in mind. To learn more, please visit moneygramfoundation.org or connect with us on Facebook.
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.
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