ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side is granting $40,000 to community organizations this year, courtesy of the TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc.
5 On Your Side is committed to standing up for St. Louis. This year, the station is focusing on supporting the development, education, and empowerment of vulnerable children, teens and young adults to help them be successful in adulthood.
A diverse committee was created at the station level to review organizations in the St. Louis area that are doing work in the focus area. A total of four non-profits were chosen to be recommended for funding by the TEGNA Foundation. Two of those, CHADS Coalition for Mental Health and Dream Builders 4 Equity, were approved in the spring. Two more organizations were submitted during the second round of funding and approved:
The two grant recipients are:
- Story Stitchers: The $10,000 grant will fund teaching artists and support existing creative youth development programs.
- Ferguson Youth Initiative: The $10,000 grant will fund opportunities in the Ferguson-Florissant School District for students to be competitive in e-sports with students in other districts.
5 On Your Side’s community-focused franchise, Project 5, will showcase these two organizations in the coming months, too.
“We are proud to support 5 On Your Side as they serve those in need in St. Louis,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “Our stations partner with their local communities to help nonprofits build on their mission not only through TEGNA Foundation grants, but also through station fundraising efforts and storytelling. It is a privilege to collaborate with organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families within our communities.”
Community Grants are approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors. Stations also amplify the impact of the TEGNA Foundation’s charitable contributions through reporting and employee volunteerism. For information or to apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grant, click here.
About 5 On Your Side
5 On Your Side is the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri and has been a leader in local news, information, and community involvement for more than seven decades. 5 On Your Side is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that owns and operates 64 television stations in 51 markets. To learn more about 5 On Your Side, please visit KSDK.com.
About TEGNA Foundation
The TEGNA Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Through its programs, TEGNA Foundation helps to improve lives in the communities served by TEGNA Inc., invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving and contributes to a variety of charitable causes. For more information visit www.TEGNAFoundation.org.
For more information contact:
Alicia Elsner, 314-444-5256
