The Ripken Foundation teamed up with Worthington Direct and Marco to provide underserved youth the tools needed to succeed through the Ripken STEM program. Our collective goal is to enhance learning environments, ensuring that students have access to educational products and equipment that support their educational needs.
Marco President Richard Davidson said, "Marco is committed to helping kids and fostering learning. Our partnership with Worthington Direct and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation gives us a unique opportunity to use our furniture to impact positive change in schools and youth organizations. The response has far exceeded our expectations. We're honored to be a part of this amazing initiative."
Ripken Foundation President & CEO Steve Salem echoed this sentiment, stating, "We feel very fortunate to partner with Worthington Direct and Marco. The kids who learn in our STEM Centers across the country love the classroom setup. The furniture is functional and comfortable, providing an enhanced learning environment for these young students." He continued, "We greatly benefit from our relationship, It's not just about supplying furniture in classrooms. The Worthington Direct and Marco teams go above and beyond to positively impact our programs. They make a significant difference in these underserved communities."
The Ripken Foundation works with Worthington Direct to ensure the coordination of the the furniture delivery. "As President of Worthington Direct, I am incredibly proud to collaborate with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and Marco to provide high-quality furniture to schools nationwide," said Worthington Direct President Jason Miles. "It is a privelege to support underserved students, ensuring they have access to quality STEM programs and the tools they need to succeed. Our collaboration has truly been rewarding, seeing the positive impact these Centers has on so many deserving learning environments."
Read more about this partnership in Access Newswire's article here. To learn more about our national STEM initiative, click here.