Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives $3,000 Grant from Target

Nationwide Childrens Hospital recently received a $3,000 grant from Target® that will be used to expand the music curriculum in its Primary Care Centers. Additionally, the grant will be aimed at locating music-oriented organizations for volunteers of the Reach Out and Reach program.

In 2007, the Reach Out and Read program of Nationwide Childrens introduced music as a component of the pediatric literacy program. A music educator engages children in literacy-related activities, which follows a structured thematic approach using song and instruments as the primary learning tools. The music creates a fun learning environment where parents, children and staff can all be involved.

This program allows music volunteers to introduce musical instruments, musical notes and songs to families that may not have the resources to provide music in their homes. The grant from Target will help Nationwide Childrens expand this music curriculum into other centers as well as train new music volunteers with this innovative approach.

Since 2006, Target has supported the efforts of the Reach Out and Read program of Nationwide Childrens through grant funding. This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.

Additionally, Target gives through five signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include school fundraising; grant distribution; Ready.Sit.Read!; Target House®; and a volunteer program for Target team members and retirees.

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