Tanger Outlets Hershey Announces 2021 TangerKIDS Grant Recipients

Harrisburg PA

23 September, 2021

10:16 AM

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Tanger Outlets Hershey today announced the recipients of the 2021 TangerKIDS Grants as Amber Miller from Pine Street Elementary School and Beth Kenney from Hershey Elementary School. Pine Street Elementary School will receive $400 to fund their Mindfulness, Yoga, and Deep Breathing program that specifically supports their K-5 high functioning autistic support classroom. Hershey Elementary School will receive $3,150 for an adapted swing to allow students in wheelchairs inclusive access. The grant program provides funding for schools in the community to further support the education and future of the local youth. Since 1996, Tanger Outlets through the TangerKIDS Grants have funded notable projects, programs and equipment for schools nationwide. This year’s winners were chosen from numerous applicants within the Hershey area. Applications for the grant were open from March 1-June 30 at grants.tangeroutlets.com. The annual program is open to public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12. “Tanger Outlets Hershey remains committed to ensuring our local schools are supported as they continue to empower our community’s future leaders,” said Tanger Outlets General Manager Megan White. “The support of Tanger Outlets from our generous shoppers has been instrumental in the overall impact and success of the grant program.” Tanger Outlets awards over $150,000 per year to area schools across the nation, with $1 of every coupon book sold donated towards the program. The TangerKIDS Grants have helped foster creativity and passion in the classroom by enhancing educational programs, including STEM, new technological advancements and necessary improvements to area schools. Locally, TangerKIDS Grants, have previously been used to support mini business and life skills programs in special education classes throughout various Dauphin County school districts. To learn more about TangerKIDS Grants, please visit grants.tangeroutlets.com.