Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donates $30,000 to support EdCeptional Kids
February 10, 2016
EdVenture Children’s Museum announced that Molina Healthcare of South Carolina will serve as the presenting sponsor of the museum’s EdCeptional Kids program. The $30,000 contribution will support EdVenture’s educational program designed to work with families with children who have disabilities. The grant will specifically fund a series of programs, open houses and a conference, bringing together families, school districts and community resources.
“Molina’s generous contribution will enable families to more easily locate resources for their children with special needs,” said Karen Coltrane, president and CEO of EdVenture. “We are so grateful to Molina Healthcare for understanding the importance for this community need.”
Additionally, on Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, Molina Healthcare will fund half priced admission for the community and free admission to the first 500 individuals who receive SNAP, WIC or Medicaid benefits during Molina Healthcare Day at EdVenture on Oct. 15 and The Children’s Museum of South Carolina respectively. Molina Healthcare will also be the presenting sponsor of Back to School events for children and families in both Richland County and Horry County in early August.
“We are excited to partner with EdVenture to help inspire young minds across the State and fund free to discounted admission on Molina Days so all children have access to learn and engage through interactive exhibits and programs,” said Thomas Lindquist, president of Molina Healthcare of South Carolina. “In addition, the EdCeptional Kids program aligns with Molina’s mission to serve vulnerable populations and provide the tools and resources needed to live healthy lives.”
About EdVenture
The mission of EdVenture is to inspire children to experience the joy of learning. EdVenture is a locally-managed, not-for-profit informal educational institution dedicated to lifelong learning through its 92,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor interactive exhibit space and in its educational outreach programs and after school programs. The museum has welcomed visitors from all 50 states and 18 foreign countries, creating shared experiences and memories for families learning together. For more information about EdVenture, visit www.edventure.org or call (803) 779-3100.
About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance marketplaces. Through our locally operated health plans in 11 states across the nation and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Molina serves approximately 3.4 million members. Dr. C. David Molina founded our company in 1980 as a provider organization serving low-income families in Southern California. Today, we continue his mission of providing high quality and cost-effective health care to those who need it most. For more information about Molina Healthcare, please visit our website at molinahealthcare.com.
