NEWS
AFL Presents $10K Grant to YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
09/19/2021
Spartanburg, SC – AFL, an international manufacturer of fiber optic cable and connectivity, awarded a $10,000 grant to the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg for its annual scholarship fund which serves children and families in the Spartanburg region. Made possible by AFL’s Community Outreach Program, the grant supports the Middle Tyger YMCA’s Childcare program and allows families to receive financial assistance.
The YMCA Childcare program serves children year-round. Components of the program include Summer Day Camp, an Afterschool Program, and a free drop-in care program for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. The primary focus during the school year is to help students improve their academic standing. The YMCA offers tutoring, provides help with homework, and assists with school projects before children participate in recreational opportunities available.
“The Afterschool Program provides a structured, safe and nurturing environment where children complete their homework daily and receive academic enrichment in literacy, STEM and humanities, and learn character values,” explained Deidre Taber, Branch Executive Director. “Children receive a healthy snack and participate daily in physical activities. Approximately 30 percent of our children in our afterschool program receive financial assistance. We’re thankful to AFL for continuing to support the work we do.”
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg has served Spartanburg County since 1869. For the past 60+ years, it has been a leading childcare agency, having served more children annually than any other social service organization. It has dedicated various resources to serve the surrounding community.
AFL has an extensive Community Outreach Program that provides grants, sponsorships, volunteer projects, disaster relief and more. For additional information on AFL and its community initiatives, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
About AFL
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company’s products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.
Corie Culp
Public Relations Manager, AFL
864.433.5409
Corie.Culp@AFLglobal.com
The YMCA Childcare program serves children year-round. Components of the program include Summer Day Camp, an Afterschool Program, and a free drop-in care program for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. The primary focus during the school year is to help students improve their academic standing. The YMCA offers tutoring, provides help with homework, and assists with school projects before children participate in recreational opportunities available.
“The Afterschool Program provides a structured, safe and nurturing environment where children complete their homework daily and receive academic enrichment in literacy, STEM and humanities, and learn character values,” explained Deidre Taber, Branch Executive Director. “Children receive a healthy snack and participate daily in physical activities. Approximately 30 percent of our children in our afterschool program receive financial assistance. We’re thankful to AFL for continuing to support the work we do.”
The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg has served Spartanburg County since 1869. For the past 60+ years, it has been a leading childcare agency, having served more children annually than any other social service organization. It has dedicated various resources to serve the surrounding community.
AFL has an extensive Community Outreach Program that provides grants, sponsorships, volunteer projects, disaster relief and more. For additional information on AFL and its community initiatives, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
About AFL
Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company’s products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectivity, test and inspection equipment, fusion splicers and training. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data center, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and read our blog.
ContactCorie Culp
Public Relations Manager, AFL
864.433.5409
Corie.Culp@AFLglobal.com