MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram
(NASDAQ: MGI), a leading global money transfer and payment services
company, is excited to announce the MoneyGram Foundation and
U.S.-based nonprofit organization First Book presented a
$2000 grant to Henry M. Flagler
Elementary School for the purchase of books. The event coincided
with the 20th anniversary of Dìa de los Libros. It was
part of a summer-long program designed to inspire reading that
includes the donation of $20,000 for
books in schools nationwide.
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"We know the significant impact educational literature can have
on a child's life, and we're partnering with First Book to not only
provide learning resources, but also to encourage a passion for
reading by celebrating Dìa de los Libros with students in
Miami," said Pamela H. Patsley, MoneyGram's executive
chairman. "The MoneyGram Foundation was designed to inspire minds
and improve lives, and we're working toward this goal across the
U.S. It's exciting to see firsthand the impact we are having on
communities in need."
The event, held at Henry M. Flagler Elementary School, included
students, members of the community, and representatives from the
MoneyGram Foundation and First Book. Educational materials were
donated by Market Logic. Additionally, a futbolero entertained
students by performing soccer tricks and teaching a short soccer
clinic.
"Children in many U.S. communities are at a disadvantage due to
a lack of high-quality reading materials, and we're excited to be
collaborating with the MoneyGram Foundation in an effort to close
this gap," said Kyle Zimmer,
president and CEO of First Book. "First Book has already donated
more than 145 million free and low-cost books in North America, but there are more in need, and
every book donation helps."
Miami is the third stop on the
summer-long program tour hosted by the MoneyGram Foundation and
First Book. A similar event will be held in New York later this year, and the MoneyGram
Foundation plans to bring the program to additional U.S. cities –
and also to other countries. With a platform of inspiring young
minds at an early age, the MoneyGram Foundation believes that
education leads to better long-term economic opportunities,
healthier families and individual freedom and empowerment – not
just for the individual child, but also for entire families and
their communities.
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 and
payment 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 is available at
moneygram.com.
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About First Book
First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise that has distributed
more than 140 million books and educational resources to programs
and schools serving children from low-income families throughout
the United States and Canada. By making new, high-quality books and
educational resources available on an ongoing basis to its network
of educators and program leaders, First Book is transforming the
lives of children in need and elevating the quality of education.
For more information, please visit firstbook.org or follow the
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214-979-1418
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