The International Girls Academy Awarded Grant from The Starbucks Foundation The Neighborhood Grant recognizes community impact the organization has in the Community

As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, The International Girls Academy  was selected to receive a $1,000 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination(s) from a local Starbucks partner (employee) who recognized the work of the organization in [insert city/geography served] with[insert focus area and/or cause]. Through this unique program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners to nominate a local organization in their community. Since 2019, more than  8,000 organizations have been awarded grants, amounting to more than $12.5 million.

The International Girls Academy’s mission is to unite, uplift, and empower through the instruction and practice of the Nguzo Saba. By embedding our principles into our everyday lives, we strive to create a positive and open-minded society. We empower girls to understand that they don’t need a seat at the table; they can create their own.

The International Girls Academy will use these proceeds to assist with their Career Development and pipeline program to help assist the next generation of leaders by providing the resources that’s needed. By assisting with breaking the cycle of homeless and lack of access to food.

The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program supports grassroots, community-led nonprofit organizations through catalytic investments in the form of grants. Neighborhood Grants also help build sustained local impact and inspire increased partner (employee) engagement with nonprofit organizations that work in their communities.

“Our partners (employees) know their communities best, and have shared great insights about the

organizations helping to uplift others in their neighborhoods, from addressing homelessness and

fighting hunger to supporting youth and families,” said Alicia Vermaele, executive director of The Starbucks Foundation. “Through our latest round of Neighborhood Grants, we’re proud to support local organizations nominated by Starbucks partners who make our communities stronger.”

The Starbucks Foundation

The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a

focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by

disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable

organization under U.S. law. Learn more at Starbucks Stories.