DOVER, Del.–The Biggs Museum of American Art and Del-One Federal Credit Union have announced a new partnership entitled “Quarters for Kids” to help celebrate the Biggs Museum’s 25th Anniversary year. To kick-off the program, Del-One has invested $10,000 to the Biggs Museum to fund special programs and field trips at the museum for underserved children and families.
Funding will enable the museum to host more field trips and families than ever before in our history. Specifically, it helps to fund free admission for all children as well as museum programs like Biggs Kids, in which children participate in a free, hands-on craft the first Saturday of every month in Child HELP Foundation Studio.
In launching the campaign, the public is being invited to join. “Quarters for Kids” kiosks will be installed in the lobby of the Biggs Museum as well as the Downtown Dover and West Dover locations of Del-One Federal Credit Union. At these interactive kiosks, children of all ages will be able to insert quarters to help support Biggs Museum programs – with the over arching of goal giving children a better understanding of financial literacy and the importance of philanthropy. The kiosks will be open to the public in early March.
National studies prove that museum visits have a more pronounced impact on children from disadvantaged backgrounds because they are often not afforded such an experience due to limited resources.
Jen Boland of the Campus Community School in Dover shares how it impacts her students, “I can attest that these national studies are proven every time a child returns from the Biggs. I have mounting anecdotal evidence from students and parents alike that it ignites a spark. Now I’m working with the Biggs to track which students pursued more cultural experiences, how it affected their grades and eventually, we’ll find out if some followed their path into a career in the museum field!”
40,000 quarters, or $10,000 can certainly change a lot of lives. Thanks to a Biggs Museum – Del-One partnership for the museum’s 25th silver anniversary, the Biggs is now on a trajectory to change a lot of lives this year with its “Quarters for Kids” campaign.
Dion Williams, CEO of Del-One added, “Del-One is committed to the communities we serve and it’s our privilege, as part of that commitment, to promote financial literacy. Instilling the principles of sound financial management at an early age will benefit the individual for the rest of his or her life. This is another example of the power of partnerships in communities for the betterment of all concerned.”
At right, Del-One CEO, Dion Williams (right), presents Biggs Museum Executive Director, Charles Guerin (left), with a $10,000 check to kick-off the “Quarters for Kids” program.