Delta Community Gives Grants to Two Decatur Charities

From Delta Community Credit Union: Two Decatur-based charities serving metro Atlanta residents recently received grants from the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund.

In a ceremony at Delta Community’s Decatur Branch, the Credit Union’s CEO, Hank Halter, and its Community Development Representative Reina Short presented the awards to The Community School and The Global Village Project (GVP).

The Global Village Project received a $3,000 grant to support its Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program. STEAM integrates engineering, math and chemistry with studies of the arts for young teenage girls who migrated from 12 different countries including Ethiopia, Somalia, Bhutan, Nepal and Syria.

“For these girls, who have experienced loss and displacement, interrupted education, and do not have the language skills to grasp STEAM concepts, arts integration provides a valuable medium for expression and empowerment in an often disconnected and disconcerting new world,” said GVP’s Amy Pelissero. “We are deeply grateful to Delta Community for this generous investment in our community.”

A $2,000 grant was awarded to The Community School, which provides education and independence for adolescents and young adults with autism. The Delta Community grant is earmarked for the school’s Outdoor Program. “Engaging participants in physically and socially challenging outdoor activities helps them stay better regulated,” said The Community School’s Jasmine Camp. “It also develops social, emotional, communication, problem-solving and team-building skills – in addition to increasing their level of physical activity.”

In 2017, the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund will invest a total of $100,000 in 22 nonprofit organizations throughout metro Atlanta in support of the credit union’s goal to strengthen communities through education, financial support and volunteer efforts.

Images courtesy of Delta Community Credit Union:

(Image 1) left to right, Decatur Branch Manager Eddie Montgomery, The Community School's Jasmine Camp, Hank Halter and Reina Short.

(Image 2) Global Village Project are Decatur Branch Manager Eddie Montgomery, GVP’s Dr. Amy Pelissero and Erin Alred, and Delta Community’s Reina Short.

(Image 3) Delta Community’s Reina Short and Eddie Montgomery, The Community School’s Jasmine Camp, GVP’s Ay Pelissero and Erin Alred, and Delta Community CEO Hank Halter.