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December 20, 2022

State Senator Don DeWitte personally delivered a $2,000 STEM grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township.
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State Senator Don DeWitte personally delivered a $2,000 STEM grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township.

Features • December 20, 2022

Senator Don DeWitte delivers STEM grant to the Dundee Township Boys & Girls Club

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DUNDEE TOWNSHIP — The Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township was elated to discover that their particular organization was selected by the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) to receive a $2,000 STEM Talent Pipeline grant.

On Dec. 2, Illinois state Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) visited the organization to personally deliver the check.

“Now more than ever, we see the importance of STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education, which is why it is so vital to support students who will become the future workforce,” said DeWitte. “This grant will be used to support and expand STEM programs at the Dundee Township Boys & Girls Club and open new doors for area youth.”

DeWitte states that the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township is one of the largest clubs in the state of Illinois, serving over 1,000 members. This branch of the organization operates in 13 community schools within Districts 300, 220, and 15, along with one high school program location.

Additionally, the STEM program at Dundee Township’s Boys & Girls Club features a TechLab and BuildLab, which integrates hands-on learning projects and computer science skills to help prepare young people for success in the technical workforce.

Kids that participate in the club’s STEM program receive valuable skills training, hear from guest speakers, participate in facility tours, and can take advantage of internships and summer job offerings.

“It was a pleasure to be the deliverer of this generous gift, which will go far in enhancing the STEM education in this region,” added DeWitte. “Through skill-building today, these kids will become the innovators of tomorrow.”

To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township, individuals can visit bgcdt.org.