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Two Rivers Title Raises Over $2000 For STEAMpark, Inc.

STEAMpark Develops a Place for S.T.E.A.M. Education for Kids in Keansburg

Bright and early on Tuesday morning, August 1st, volunteers and staff from

STEAMpark, INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing educational,

emotional and wellness support to children in economically disadvantaged

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communities, and Two Rivers Title Company, LLC, began a two day

“Bucket Brigade” to raise funds for STEAMpark’s inaugural after-school

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program at Joseph C. Caruso School in Keansburg, NJ, slated to begin

operating in September 2017. Greeting commuters during morning and

evening rush hours, Two Rivers Title Company staff and community

members collected donations in colorful buckets marked by the

STEAMpark logo.

Planning has begun for STEAMpark Headquarters, a facility located one

block away from the school. The structure will require extensive

renovations. The organization plans to open new STEAMparks every four

years in high-risk areas.

STEAMparks are ‘educational playgrounds’ featuring MakerSpaces

consisting of computer bars and science tables; learning labs with story

stages and innovative, comfy furniture for work and play; art studios

including easels, art books and room to get messy; and kitchenettes where

simple, healthy food will be prepared as kids watch and learn.

In addition to the Bucket Brigade, Two Rivers Title has launched a GoFundMe campaign to benefit STEAMpark. To make your contribution online, please visit:

https://www.gofundme.com/bucke... . To date, the combined fundraising efforts have raised over $2000 towards a goal of $5000!

STEAMpark, Inc’s Executive Director, Leigh Dym, expressed her gratitude to all who offered their time to raise awareness and funds for the project.

“As a mother of 4 I understand the important role that STEAMpark can play in many childrens’ lives. I am forever grateful to all those volunteers and donors who are working with us to make STEAMpark a reality, and potentially change the course of a child’s life.”

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