DALLAS, Feb, -- Bank of America today announced that it will bestow a $1 million challenge grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to the Dallas Arts Learning Initiative (DALI). The grant is the first corporate gift to the newly formed program, a groundbreaking partnership between the City of Dallas, Dallas Independent School District and local cultural organizations. DALI is managed by Big Thought, a Dallas-based non- profit learning partnership.
The DALI donation is part of Bank of America's corporate giving program, and is being announced as the company unveils "Bank of Opportunity(TM)," the theme for its new brand positioning. "Bank of Opportunity" reflects Bank of America's unique role in helping individuals, businesses and communities around the world realize opportunities to achieve their goals.
Bank of America's grant to DALI is one of several significant charitable donations that will be announced in the coming weeks. Each will address critical needs of communities throughout the U.S. in which the bank operates.
Representatives from the City of Dallas, Dallas ISD, Big Thought and Bank of America will commemorate the grant presentation at a luncheon later today at the Dallas Museum of Art. Cheyenne Kimball, teenage singer-songwriter and Frisco, Texas native, will help celebrate the grant presentation by reflecting on the importance the arts have played in her life and performing for Dallas ISD students in attendance.
"We believe the greatest opportunity that we can give our children is a solid education," said Laura Whitley, Dallas market president, Bank of America. "Research shows that arts learning increases student engagement, literacy and critical thinking skills. Our support of DALI, and the impact
we know it will make for students and families across Dallas, is truly a source of great pride for Bank of America."
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