HAMDEN, CT – August 2, 2024 – Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from NJM Insurance Group (NJM). This funding will support the expansion of AFLCT’s high-quality arts learning programs to students across Connecticut, furthering its mission to inspire and educate through the arts.
The grant will enable AFLCT to broaden its reach and impact, providing additional resources for program expansion throughout the 2024-25 school year. This support will help AFLCT implement a variety of arts learning programs, including performances, workshops, residencies, and teacher professional development, in schools and community institutions across the state.
“We are incredibly grateful to NJM Insurance Group for its generous support,” said John-Michael Parker, Executive Director at Arts for Learning Connecticut. “This grant will allow us to expand our programs significantly, enabling us to reach more students across Connecticut. With this funding, we can provide a broader range of arts learning experiences, including performances, workshops, and residencies, all designed to integrate the arts into the curriculum. These programs not only foster creativity and cultural awareness but also cultivate critical thinking and learning skills, helping students to engage more deeply with their education and improve their overall academic achievement.”
“NJM is committed to supporting the communities it serves, and this grant reflects our dedication to support programs that enhance educational opportunities and enrich school experiences for young people,” said, Pat Hartpence NJM Corporate Giving Officer.
NJM’s support will enable AFLCT to continue offering innovative programs integrating the arts into the curriculum, providing students with unique and engaging learning experiences.
For more information about Arts for Learning Connecticut and its programs, please visit www.aflct.org.
About Arts for Learning Connecticut:
Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing high-quality arts learning programs to students across Connecticut. Through partnerships with schools and communities, AFLCT provides diverse and innovative programs that integrate the arts into the curriculum, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness.
About NJM Insurance Group
Founded in 1913, NJM is among the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading property and casualty insurers. One of the Company’s core values is to support the communities it’s privileged to serve, a value exercised through year-round employee volunteer efforts at local nonprofits and a formal corporate giving program. NJM openrates in a mutual fashion for the exclusive benefit of its policyholders and is consistently recognized for its award-winning customer service, superior claims handling, and overall customer satisfaction. NJM’s personal insurance products are available direct to consumers in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The Company also works with a preferred network of independent agents to deliver business insurance in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Visit njm.com to learn more.