The Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club will continued their STEAM education thanks to a grant from the Arman Roy Foundation.
The $33,880 grant will serve about 200 students ages 6 to 18 in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics, or STEAM education, at the club's Drexel Club and Teen Center, where the STEAM lab is located.
It will pay for educators to guide members in completing projects with Lego building, 3D printing, circuitry coding, drone education, and a STEAM Fair.
This will be the second year the club has partnered with the foundation in STEAM education.
The Arman Roy Foundation honors the memory of "a humble, caring young man with an extraordinary gift and passion for technology."
“Arman understood the issue of the digital divide and wanted to ensure every child could enjoy the same wonder and opportunity of technology that he did,” said his mother, Manisha Roy, who chairs the foundation.
“It's so important that we support youth in Atlantic City, because there’s a critical need here,” she added. “We are fortunate to find a dedicated team at the Boys and Girls Club who are passionate about helping their kids succeed. They are always ready to roll up their sleeves and co-create programs that will make a difference. Arman’s beautiful spirit continues to inspire a new generation of innovators.”
More than 4,000 underserved youth have been served in the five years since the foundation was launched.
“We are immensely grateful for the support and collaboration with the Arman Roy Foundation,” said Boys and Girls Club CEO Charles A. Wallace II. “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to empowering the youth of Atlantic City with transformative educational opportunities. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of these young individuals."
