Fidelity Helps Girls Get Back to School

Manchester, NH (September 27, 2021) Fidelity has generously provided Girls Inc. NH with a grant to help purchase a new school bus. The bus will be used to transport girls from schools to corresponding centers for after-school programming and field trips replacing a rusted, retired bus with needed repairs exceeding the value of the vehicle. “This new bus is, by far, the best in the fleet,” says long-time bus driver Ed Norton.

Fidelity's WITSIG (Women in Technology Special Interest Group) has also contributed funds towards Girls Inc. NH STEM programming. The organization will be using the funds to purchase 3D printers, scientific calculators, and robots for both the Nashua and Manchester centers allowing girls additional resources with STEM programs.

Fidelity’s Community Relations Manager, Jackie Hodgson, says “Fidelity partners with nonprofits and the community to understand their greatest needs and consider how we can support efforts to close the racial wealth gap through education, financial literacy, and other programming. Girls Inc. makes an incredible impact on the NH community, so when Sharron shared with me that their bus broke down and there was a need for STEM support, it was clear that Fidelity could jump right in to help.”

Girls Inc. of New Hampshire inspires all girls to be strong (through healthy living), smart (through education), and bold (through independence). It provides thousands of girls with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. To learn more about Girls Inc. of New Hampshire, visit www.girlsincnewhampshire.org.