SAN DIEGO, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education's Ashford University Denver
employees were honored by the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Foundation and
Mile High United Way on May 16 at
Bridgepoint's downtown Denver
location. The longest corporate partner participating in the Power
Lunch reading program, Ashford employees have been volunteering in
the program for five years. Weekly volunteer activities involved
employees tutoring third graders in literacy at Smith, Harrington,
and Valverde elementary schools. Bridgepoint president and CEO
Andrew Clark accepted the award on
behalf of Bridgepoint and Ashford.
"It takes all of us to ensure we reach our vision, Every Child
Succeeds, and we are incredibly grateful for Ashford's five-year
commitment to DPS students through the Power Lunch program," said
Verónica Figoli, DPS Foundation president and CEO. "Every hour an
Ashford employee spends reading with a student is an investment in
that student's long term success in school. And when our students
thrive, our communities thrive."
"Mile High United Way believes all children should have the
opportunity to succeed, and we couldn't be more thankful to Ashford
for sharing that same vision," said Christine Benero, president and CEO of Mile High
United Way. "Over the past five years, they have been an advocate
and role model for kids and families in our community through the
Power Lunch program; their commitment is inspiring."
The celebration included bringing students in the current Power
Lunch classroom from Valverde Elementary to the Bridgepoint offices
in downtown Denver. Students and
tutors were provided lunch while working on a literacy activity
together.
"It's an honor to partner with Mile High United Way and
Denver Public Schools Foundation
with the Power Lunch reading program," said Clark. "Youth outreach
is core to our giving mission. We believe in the power of education
and the importance of supporting youth literacy."
In addition to Power Lunch tutoring time, Bridgepoint employees
have also provided books to students to have and read over school
breaks. To learn more about the Mile High United Way, visit
www.unitedwaydenver.org/. To learn more about the Denver Public Schools Foundation, visit
http://www.dpsfoundation.org.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic
institutions – Ashford University and
University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies,
and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at
858.668.2586 x11636.
About the Denver Public
Schools Foundation
The Denver Public Schools Foundation is
Denver Public Schools' fundraising
partner, generating resources, building relationships and
championing public education to impact system-wide achievement in
order to realize the vision of Every Child Succeeds. The DPS
Foundation engages the entire community in support of DPS' more
than 92,000 students and nearly 200 schools. Learn more at
www.dpsfoundation.org.
About Mile High United Way
Working side-by-side with
the community, Mile High United Way takes on the biggest issues
facing Metro Denver. Our united approach changes the odds for the
children, families, and individuals in our community, and moves
them out of poverty. We believe every child has the right to a safe
and stimulating place to learn, and that when every youth in Metro
Denver graduates prepared for college or career, our community is
stronger. We also know that when people don't have their most basic
needs met, longer-term goals like financial stability, are out of
reach. When we work together, we make a lasting, holistic, and
sustainable impact on our community. Learn more at
http://www.unitedwaydenver.org/ or for sponsorship information
visit unitedwaydenver.org/luncheon.
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