Summer Learning Champion: Crayola

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the  Lehigh Valley Summer Learning Coalition are pleased to recognize Crayola as a 2018 corporate champion and sponsor for Summer Learning. Crayola, a brand that is instantly recognizable for their connection to creativity, believes all children should have access to summer learning opportunities irrespective of their zip code.
 
"Children should enjoy time – summer or otherwise – during which they can freely and creatively explore the world around them through activities that nurture their imagination and spark their creativity.  There is no one way in which to accomplish this – it can be done through the arts, reading, playing – the important part is that children are fully engaged in the activity," said Colleen Mooney McGee, Manager of Community and Government Relations.
 
Crayola’s contributions helped support high quality summer learning programming for low income elementary students at both school and community partner sites in the Lehigh Valley last summer. As a company and a community leader, Crayola supports thoughtfully crafted learning environments that provide both access to quality summer learning opportunities and nutritious meals.
 

"Investing in programs and services that enable and foster educational opportunities for children AND their families is as much of a business decision, as it is a philanthropic decision – strong educational systems promote and create healthy and vibrant communities.  An employee who is educated or has access to educational opportunities can positively contribute to both the workplace and their community, and today’s students are tomorrow’s employees."

Colleen Mooney McGee
Manager, Community and Government Relations
Crayola