WS Investor
01 Apr 2026, 16:59
PNC Financial Services Group announced new initiatives under its PNC Grow Up Great® program to promote early childhood education through outdoor learning and classroom innovation.
As part of the effort, the PNC Foundation will provide a $6.2 million grant to Sesame Workshop to support a multi-year school readiness initiative focused on play-based and outdoor learning. The program will deliver educational resources, including videos, activity materials, and digital tools aimed at strengthening children’s science, math, and literacy skills.
Additionally, PNC is expanding its collaboration with DonorsChoose by funding nearly 1,000 classroom projects and continuing financial support for early education initiatives. The company also announced increased volunteer grants to encourage employee participation in community programs.
The initiatives are part of PNC’s broader commitment to early childhood development, with a long-term focus on improving access to educational resources, particularly in underserved communities.
PRNewswire
As part of the effort, the PNC Foundation will provide a $6.2 million grant to Sesame Workshop to support a multi-year school readiness initiative focused on play-based and outdoor learning. The program will deliver educational resources, including videos, activity materials, and digital tools aimed at strengthening children’s science, math, and literacy skills.
Additionally, PNC is expanding its collaboration with DonorsChoose by funding nearly 1,000 classroom projects and continuing financial support for early education initiatives. The company also announced increased volunteer grants to encourage employee participation in community programs.
The initiatives are part of PNC’s broader commitment to early childhood development, with a long-term focus on improving access to educational resources, particularly in underserved communities.
PRNewswire
