ESA Foundation splits $1 million among 9 charities
The ESA Foundation, the charitable division of the Entertainment Software Association, will be dividing $1 million in grants to nine organizations. The money will be used to "develop unique and innovative programs that will improve the health, education, and safety of America's youth."
The organizations getting a check are quite diverse (details listed after the break), dealing with varied topics such as the environment, gun violence, cancer and economics. The ESA Foundation recently popped up on our radar for its "Nite to Unite for Kids" event, occurring next month, and the $2.6 million it raised for charity with the sale of a game bundle.
Recipients and the ESA's description for the grant's use:
Animation Project, Inc. will use technology-based art therapy and 3D computer animation to promote mental health among at-risk adolescents. For more information, please visit http://www.theanimationproject.org/.
HopeLab Foundation will continue to distribute Re-Mission, a video game that builds confidence in cancer patients to manage the disease. For more information, please visit http://www.hopelab.org/.
PAX (not this PAX) will provide resources that enable youths to prevent weapon-related violence in their schools and communities. For more information, please visit http://paxusa.org.
ThanksUSA will distribute an online classroom game that celebrates and teaches America's history and values and receive scholarships. For more information, please visit http://www.thanksusa.org.
WGBH will develop a video game that teaches children how to deal with environmental challenges and live sustainable lifestyles. For more information, please visit http://www.wgbh.org/.
Web Wise Kids will expand the reach of its youth Internet safety program, which features three customized video games that teach students how to be safe online. For more information, please visit http://www.webwisekids.org/.
Federation of American Scientists will develop a video game for high school biology classes, particularly in underserved areas, that teaches basic immunology concepts. For more information, please visit http://www.fas.org/.
One Economy Corporation will enroll 5,000 youths in a program that seeks to connect low-income families and communities with the 21st-century economy. For more information, please visit http://www.one-economy.com/.
National Institute on Media and the Family will develop an on-line e-learning zone for using the latest interactive technologies to help kids and adults understand the issues and potential areas of concern with the Internet. For more information, please visit http://www.mediafamily.org/.
