Mount Kisco, NY – (January 24, 2013) – Mount Kisco Child Care Center, a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, NAEYC-accredited childcare facility, was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Northeast division. MKCCC along with 15 other organizations will receive the IICF grants this January.
The IICF Northeast division makes its grants in the focus areas of education, children at risk,
disaster preparedness, and the environment across the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut tristate
area.
“In one of the most challenging times ever for our region and for the insurance industry, it is heartening and inspiring that the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has been able to make such a significant financial contribution to tri-state communities,” stated David Brinkman, chair of the IICF Northeast division board and executive managing director of Aon Benfield. “IICF serves as a rallying point for the generous giving of individuals and companies in our industry. The IICF’s volunteer leaders applaud the commitment and community spirit of so many in our industry. We thank everyone who contributed for their outstanding support.”
Mount Kisco Child Care serves 160 children daily, providing high quality early care and education to a diverse group of children in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. The Center offers a number of programs including its year-round “Feed Me Fresh” garden to table nutrition program as well as its award-winning JEWEL intergenerational program.
“MKCCC provides high-quality programs that serve as a solid foundation for children to develop into caring, educated, and well-rounded individuals,” said MKCCC Executive Director, Dottie Jordan. “Through our Scholarship Initiative, we seek to provide these programs to all families in our community – regardless of their ability to afford tuition. We are so grateful to IICF for understanding the benefits of investing in a child’s early education. We thank them for their support and look forward to continuing to be an integral part of each child’s future.”
Mount Kisco Child Care serves 160 children daily, providing high quality early care and education to a diverse group of children in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment. The Center offers a number of programs including its year-round “Feed Me Fresh” garden to table nutrition program as well as its award-winning JEWEL intergenerational program.
MKCCC is located at 95 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, NY. For additional information, please visit www.mkccc.org or call (914) 241-2135. Follow MKCCC on www.facebook.com/MKCCC and twitter.com/MKCCC10549 for the latest news and updates.
About Mount Kisco Child Care Center: MKCCC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian, NAEYC-accredited childcare facility that has served the working families of Northern Westchester and Putnam County since 1971. MKCCC provides exceptional and affordable, early-care, and education to a diverse group of 160 children, three months to five years. The Center is distinguished by a world-class, custom-designed facility, loving, dedicated teachers, and unique and innovative programs.
About The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation: The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation was established in 1994 and is completely directed and funded by the insurance industry. The foundation helps communities and enriches lives by uniting the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership. Since its inception in 1994, IICF has contributed more than $18 million in grants to charities and 163,000 volunteer hours to hundreds of community nonprofit organizations. IICF is a registered not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
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