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Cummins Extends Grant With the 15 White Coats To Provide African American Literature To Inspire Future Generations

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Cummins (NYSE:CMI) has extended its grant to The 15 White Coats to support the Resilient Readers Book Club and launch new Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities. The partnership, established in 2023 through Cummins' CARE initiative, provides culturally relevant African American literature to school-age children. The 15 White Coats, founded in 2019, has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 2,000 healthcare students. The program, initially piloted in Indianapolis' Martindale-Brightwood area, is now expanding nationwide, allowing anyone to send book boxes to classrooms, organizations, or families across the US.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) ha esteso il suo contributo a The 15 White Coats per supportare il Resilient Readers Book Club e lanciare nuove opportunità di volontariato per il Virtual Readers Club. La partnership, stabilita nel 2023 attraverso l'iniziativa CARE di Cummins, fornisce letteratura afroamericana culturalmente rilevante ai bambini in età scolare. The 15 White Coats, fondata nel 2019, ha assegnato oltre 500.000 dollari in borse di studio a più di 2.000 studenti nel settore sanitario. Il programma, inizialmente avviato nell'area di Martindale-Brightwood a Indianapolis, si sta ora espandendo a livello nazionale, consentendo a chiunque di inviare scatole di libri a classi, organizzazioni o famiglie negli Stati Uniti.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) ha ampliado su subvención a The 15 White Coats para apoyar el Resilient Readers Book Club y lanzar nuevas oportunidades de voluntariado para el Virtual Readers Club. La asociación, establecida en 2023 a través de la iniciativa CARE de Cummins, proporciona literatura afroamericana culturalmente relevante a niños en edad escolar. The 15 White Coats, fundada en 2019, ha otorgado más de 500.000 dólares en becas a más de 2.000 estudiantes de atención médica. El programa, que se inició en el área de Martindale-Brightwood en Indianápolis, se está expandiendo a nivel nacional, permitiendo a cualquiera enviar cajas de libros a aulas, organizaciones o familias en los Estados Unidos.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI)은 The 15 White Coats에 대한 지원을 확대하여 Resilient Readers Book Club을 지원하고 새로운 Virtual Readers Club 자원봉사 기회를 시작했습니다. 2023년 Cummins의 CARE 이니셔티브를 통해 수립된 이 파트너십은 학교에 다니는 아동에게 문화적으로 관련된 아프리카계 미국인 문학을 제공합니다. The 15 White Coats는 2019년에 설립되어 2,000명 이상의 의료 학생들에게 500,000달러 이상의 장학금을 수여했습니다. 이 프로그램은 인디애나폴리스의 Martindale-Brightwood 지역에서 처음 시작되어 이제 전국으로 확대되어 누구나 미국 전역의 교실, 단체 또는 가정에 책 상자를 보낼 수 있게 되었습니다.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) a étendu son soutien à The 15 White Coats pour appuyer le Resilient Readers Book Club et lancer de nouvelles opportunités de bénévolat pour le Virtual Readers Club. Le partenariat, établi en 2023 grâce à l'initiative CARE de Cummins, offre de la littérature afro-américaine culturellement pertinente aux enfants d'âge scolaire. The 15 White Coats, fondée en 2019, a attribué plus de 500 000 dollars en bourses à plus de 2 000 étudiants en soins de santé. Le programme, initialement testé dans le quartier de Martindale-Brightwood à Indianapolis, se développe désormais à l'échelle nationale, permettant à quiconque d'envoyer des boîtes de livres aux classes, organisations ou familles à travers les États-Unis.

Cummins (NYSE:CMI) hat seine Förderung für The 15 White Coats erweitert, um den Resilient Readers Book Club zu unterstützen und neue Freiwilligenmöglichkeiten im Virtual Readers Club zu schaffen. Die 2023 im Rahmen der CARE-Initiative von Cummins gegründete Partnerschaft bietet kulturell relevante afroamerikanische Literatur für schulpflichtige Kinder an. The 15 White Coats, 2019 gegründet, hat über 500.000 Dollar an Stipendien an mehr als 2.000 Medizinstudenten vergeben. Das Programm, das zunächst im Martindale-Brightwood-Gebiet von Indianapolis getestet wurde, expandiert jetzt landesweit und ermöglicht es jedem, Bücherboxen an Klassenräume, Organisationen oder Familien in den USA zu senden.

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COLUMBUS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) proudly announced the extension of its grant to The 15 White Coats, aimed at amplifying the impact of the Resilient Readers Book Club and launching new Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities.

Since 2023, Cummins has partnered with The 15 White Coats through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) initiative. This collaboration has provided culturally relevant literature to school-age children, featuring high-quality culturally relevant books placed in youth-centered organizations to inspire future generations.

"We embarked on a journey to try to enact a vision from our community partners to create the Resilient Readers Book Club," said Brian Mormino, Cummins Executive Director - Technical & Environmental Systems. "Our goal is to promote social justice by providing children with age-appropriate, high-quality Black literature, which is often hard to find. Cummins employees piloted this program in the Martindale-Brightwood area of Indianapolis, and after a successful year, we are ready to expand. Now, anyone, including Cummins employees, can join the Book Club by sending a book box to a classroom, local organization, or family anywhere in the US. It's inspiring to see this idea grow and make a significant impact, driving generational and societal change. I am grateful for partnerships with organizations that share our vision, innovation, and determination to make a difference."

Founded in 2019, The 15 White Coats is an internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to diversifying medicine through mentorship, literacy accessibility, and economic assistance. The organization gained prominence with an internationally viral photo of 15 African American medical students from Tulane School of Medicine posing in front of plantation slave quarters, symbolizing resilience and aspiration. Since then, they have awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 2,000 students in healthcare fields.

Literacy is crucial for success, yet only half of U.S. adults are proficient readers. The statistics are even more alarming in Indiana, where only 33% of fourth graders read at or above a proficient level, with Black students disproportionately affected and highlight the enduring educational inequities rooted in systemic racism. Addressing these disparities with culturally relevant books is essential for educational equity.

"This partnership embodies our mission to inspire and equip the next generation with the tools they need to succeed. Access to diverse literature is a pivotal part of this journey," said Dr. Russell Ledet, President and Co-Founder of The 15 White Coats.

Cummins has a longstanding commitment to social justice, community service, and upholding its core values of diversity and inclusion. Through CARE, Cummins is dedicated to enhancing the communities where it operates, directly benefiting its employees and neighbors.

In October 2020, Cummins launched CARE to lead efforts in dismantling systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S. CARE leverages Cummins' resources-its people, financial strength, and philanthropic efforts-to drive racial equity and combat the impacts of racism on its employees, communities, and the economy.

This partnership aims to provide children and families with engaging books, empowering stories, and meaningful community interactions. Together, Cummins and The 15 White Coats aspire to cultivate a love for reading, a strong sense of self, and promising future aspirations.

About Cummins Inc.

Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, comprises five business segments - Components, Engine, Distribution, Power Systems and Accelera by Cummins - supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company's commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 75,500 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $735 million on sales of $34.1 billion in 2023.



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FAQ

What is the purpose of Cummins (CMI) partnership with The 15 White Coats?

The partnership aims to provide culturally relevant African American literature to school-age children through the Resilient Readers Book Club and Virtual Readers Club volunteer opportunities, promoting educational equity and social justice.

How much has The 15 White Coats awarded in scholarships since partnering with Cummins (CMI)?

The 15 White Coats has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 2,000 students pursuing careers in healthcare fields.

When did Cummins (CMI) launch its CARE initiative?

Cummins launched CARE (Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity) in October 2020 to combat systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.

When did Cummins (CMI) begin its partnership with The 15 White Coats?

Cummins began its partnership with The 15 White Coats in 2023 through its Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity (CARE) initiative.

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