Press Release - DSVP 12-20-2011

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December 20, 2011                                                    For Immediate Release

Contact Erica Yaeger

972-546-3050

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SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER RECIPIENT OF DSVP GRANT

 

Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Collin County’s only interactive, hands-on educational destination, has received a most welcome holiday gift. The organization has been chosen as the recipient of the 2012 Dallas Social Venture Partners (DSVP) philanthropic contribution. The multi-year contribution will provide a cash investment as well as professional expertise for the next three years.

 

“This exciting investment affirms and validates the hard work that our Board and volunteers have contributed to sustain Sci-Tech Discovery Center,” said Erica Yaeger, Executive Director. “There is a nationally recognized need to motivate youth to explore the wonders of science and technology and the grant from DSVP will assist in accomplishing this goal,” she added.

 

Stacy Caldwell, president of DSVP, said, “Dallas Social Venture Partners is thrilled to expand our philanthropic efforts to an important mission that is advancing S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in North Texas. Our Partners are excited to bring their energy and talent to help this organization grow and strengthen their mission.”

 

The DSVP grant will be used to expand Sci-Tech Discovery Center’s iScience Program, which provides discovery experiences to Title 1 schools throughout Collin County. It will also be used to support two upcoming traveling exhibits, Team Up! (The Science of Sports) and Amusement Park Science, both on display at the Discovery Center from January 28 - September 3, 2012.  Additionally, over the course of the next three years, partners will engage with Sci-Tech Discovery Center to strengthen its marketing, fundraising and board development efforts.

 

Dallas Social Venture Partners is a membership organization of professionals, social entrepreneurs and funders who are committed to strengthening our community. DSVP Partners leverage contributions of expertise and resources in order to build the capacity and sustainability of child- and education-focused programs through high-level strategic planning, technology, development and other governance consulting. Over the course of the relationship, DSVP’s nonprofits see an average increase of 350% in the number of clients served, a clear demonstration of DSVP’s catalyzing effect for good. For more information, contact Amy Walton, CFRE, director of engagement at  214-855-5520 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization in 2004 in response to community demand for a cultural and educational destination in Collin County. The Center, which opened permanently in the Frisco Discovery Center in 2010, has a clear mission to provide dynamic, interactive experiences that inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace discovery and innovation through the exploration of math, science and technology.

 

To learn more about Sci-Tech Discovery Center, visit www.mindstretchingfun.org.

 

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