Achievement Center Announces $20,000 Grant from Erie Insurance
PRESS RELEASE
April 13, 2012
For Immediate Release
For more information, contact:
Peggy Schneider, Public Relations Specialist
Achievement Center
Phone: 814-459-2755, ext. 1174
Email: peggyschneider@achievementctr.org
Achievement Center Announces $20,000 Grant from Erie Insurance
Erie Insurance Helps Maximize the Potential of 4,300 Children
ERIE, Pa. (April 13, 2012) –More children with special needs will reach their therapeutic goals because of the generosity of Erie Insurance. A $20,000 grant from ERIE to the Achievement Center will assist with mental health, early childhood and physical rehabilitation programs that reach over 4,300 children annually.
Details of the grant will be announced at a check presentation to be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Achievement Center, 101 East 6th Street, Erie, PA.
“Due to the increased need for therapeutic intervention services in the community, our programs have increased dramatically. The monies from this grant will allow us to continue providing intervention, support services, and therapy in the home and community,” said Rebecca Brumagin, executive director for the Achievement Center. “Erie Insurance continues to support our agency and we are grateful for their contributions.”
By Erie Insurance’s contribution, the Achievement Center is able to purchase therapeutic equipment/supplies for Family Based Mental Health, Autism, and Early Childhood programs. Purchasing resources such as equipment that expedites the delivery of state-of-the-art diagnostics and effective treatment plans and therapeutic games, activities, and books are an important and vital part of the continued success of the children served. Each resource helps to open the door of communication in a therapeutic setting. In addition, $5,000 of the $20,000 grant will be utilized for the Annual Campaign for Children.
”For nearly 90 years, the Achievement Center has supported the needs of children in the local Erie community,” said Ann Scott, vice president of community outreach at Erie Insurance. “We believe in the good work of the Achievement Center and are proud to strengthen this outstanding local resource.”
The Achievement Center has expanded to become the northwest region’s largest community-based provider of therapeutic services to nearly 4,300 children annually with physical disabilities, developmental delays, emotional/behavioral problems, ADHD and autism spectrum disorders in Erie, Crawford, Forest/Warren, PA, and Chautauqua, NY counties. If you have questions or concerns about your child, call the Achievement Center at 814-459-2755 or visit our website at www.achievementctr.org.
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