Special Olympics Georgia Receives $90,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation

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On November 23, 2020, Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) was awarded a generous $90,000 grant from The UPS Foundation. This funding aims to enhance SOGA's volunteer program for its State Games, which support over 26,620 athletes. The grant allows SOGA to recruit more volunteers and improve their experience, which is vital for the organization, given its small full-time staff. UPS also demonstrated ongoing commitment through its employees who volunteer at events, enhancing the overall experience for athletes.

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• Grant of $90,000 from The UPS Foundation to support SOGA's volunteer programs.
• Increased ability to recruit volunteers for State Games supporting 26,620 athletes.
• UPS employees actively engaged in supporting SOGA events.

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ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) received a $90,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS).

The grant will be used toward the volunteer program for all four of the organization's State Games. Eager to bring more volunteers to its events, SOGA is always striving to improve every volunteer experience. This grant will give SOGA the ability to invite more volunteers to join in the planning and implementation of events for its 26,620 athletes.

This grant is truly important as Special Olympics Georgia is a grassroots effort.  With only a small team of full-time employees, it takes a large and dedicated volunteer force to fulfill our mission and to make our State Games a reality.  Whether a volunteer can commit to a single afternoon or come for a full weekend to volunteer there is a place for everyone.

"Special Olympics Georgia deeply values the support of The UPS Foundation not only through this generous grant but through the demonstrated support from the UPS employees and their families who volunteer at our events. The overall volunteer initiative enhances everything that we do for the athletes" said Georgia Milton-Sheats, Chief Executive Officer of SOGA.

Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., UPS leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities. In 2019, UPS and its employees, active and retired, invested more than $123.8 million in charitable giving around the world.  The UPS Foundation can be found on the web at UPS.com/foundation.  To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

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SOURCE Special Olympics Georgia

FAQ

What is the grant amount received by Special Olympics Georgia from UPS?

Special Olympics Georgia received a grant of $90,000 from The UPS Foundation.

When was the grant awarded to Special Olympics Georgia?

The grant was awarded on November 23, 2020.

How will the grant from UPS benefit Special Olympics Georgia?

The grant will enhance the volunteer program for SOGA's State Games, allowing for more volunteers and improved experiences.

What organization received a grant from The UPS Foundation?

Special Olympics Georgia received the grant from The UPS Foundation.

What is the primary use of the $90,000 grant awarded to SOGA?

The grant will be used to support the volunteer program for SOGA's State Games.