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Fifth Third Foundation Gives $750,000 to Re-Launch C-State Accelerate Program as Part of Cincinnati State s 50th Anniversary Campaign
Proven program will boost graduation rates, equity for 600 low-income students
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Submitted by Fifth Third Bancorp
April 9, 2021 /CSRwire/ - Students from low-income backgrounds who enroll in community colleges such as Cincinnati State have no lack of ability, drive or dreams.
Still, the challenges many of these students have faced leave them under-prepared for college academics and unfamiliar with the college environment, which can hinder their chances of graduating.
To help level the playing field, the Fifth Third Foundation has made a $750,000 lead gift toward a $3 million initiative that will provide 600 low-income students entering Cincinnati State the opportunity to participate in the C-State Accelerate program.
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Monday, December 21, 2020 - 3:55pm
CONTENT: Press Release
CINCINNATI, December 21, 2020 /3BL Media/ – Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced gifts of more than $6.6 million in 2020. Grants were awarded from these private family foundations to organizations that focus on education, arts and culture, civic and community programs, health and human services, and community reinvestment activities that benefit low- to moderate-income earners, small businesses, affordable housing, financial literacy and workforce development efforts.
“We are always pleased to honor the vision of the families who entrust their philanthropic foundations to our office,” said Heidi B. Jark, senior vice president and managing director of The Foundation Office. “In a year that has been extremely hard on nonprofits and the communities they serve we are especially honored to assist so many organizations with fulfilling their