Meriden YMCA Receives Grant For STEAM Programs

MERIDEN, CT - The Meriden YMCA recently received a $12,000 grant from Cox Communications. The YMCA was given the grant to enhance its STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programming.

Charities grants are selected by Cox employee volunteers for providing quality after-school and summer learning programs with a focus on STEAM learning and a proven track record of creating innovative programs for Connecticut’s youth, according to a company statement.

Image via Cox Communications. In the photo are the following individuals (L to R): Steve Markoja, Branch Executive Director, Meriden YMCA; Peter Talbot, Government and Public Affairs manager, Cox Communications; John Benigni, Executive Director, Meriden YMCA; Representative Tom Delnicki, South Windsor and Cox Charities Advisory Group member; Representative Catherine Abercrombie; and Chris Stone, STEM Director, Meriden YMCA.