CLERMONT, Fla., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Gives, the
corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor
America, and the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization committed to supporting education through
the arts, collectively donated $20,000 to advance science,
technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education in
central Florida. The Everglades Foundation received $10,000 from
Genesis Gives and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
received $10,000 from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
Ceremonial checks were presented in Clermont, Florida.
"Genesis is proud of its new permanent home in Central Florida, and we are eager to be active
in serving the local community," said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of
Genesis Motor North America. "Genesis and the Genesis Inspiration
Foundation are proud to invest in STEAM education for youth in the
local community as we celebrate the grand opening of Genesis of
Central Florida."
Established in 2014, The Everglades Literacy Program provides
the only comprehensive Everglades education program at the PreK-12
level. While the program is based on the River of Grass, its
emphasis on the connections between water, habitats, plants, and
animals makes it applicable anywhere. It provides free teacher
training, a STEM curriculum aligned to Florida Standards,
one-on-one support, and other resources. The program has already
reached more than 6,000 teachers in 30 school districts across the
state of Florida. Support from
Genesis Gives will enable The Everglades Foundation to continue
providing quality environmental education and making impacts in
Orlando, home to the headwaters of
America's Everglades.
"By offering an interactive, engaging, and free platform for
teachers and students to explore the wonders of the Everglades,
we're sowing the seeds of environmental awareness and stewardship
in the hearts of our students," said Jennifer Diaz, vice president of education, The
Everglades Foundation. "This is a vital step towards building a
future where our children become advocates for the Everglades and,
in turn, ensure the longevity of this natural treasure."
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central
Florida includes 40 Clubs in six counties throughout
Central Florida. Programming is
designed to not only help children achieve competency in important
academic areas, but to help them build self-confidence through
discovering and developing their unique gifts and talents.
"We are so very grateful to Genesis for their generous support
of our Youth Arts Initiative," said Jamie
Merrill, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of
Central Florida. "With this gift,
Genesis is helping to enrich the lives of underserved youth through
the transformative power of the visual and performing
arts."
Genesis of Central Florida is
one of many planned standalone retail facilities for the brand in
the United States. Several more
locations are currently under development nationwide.
Genesis Motor North America
At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision
we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the
highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation
while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs
customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious,
forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its
unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of
award-winning models — including the 2023 MotorTrend Car of the
Year G90 along with G70, G80, GV60, GV70, and GV80 — Genesis aims
to lead the age of electrification with battery EVs, starting with
its Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models. Genesis has
stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by
2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035.
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