Groupon Grassroots Partners with Metropolitan Family Services for “Science for Tots” – April 23 – 29
Groupon Grassroots (http://grassroots.groupon.com), the philanthropic arm of Groupon, and Metropolitan Family Services, one of the Chicago area’s most established providers of programs to help low-income families, announce the launch of “Science for Tots,” a local campaign to purchase digital microscopes for Metropolitan’s two Children’s Centers and Head Start facility.
The Science for Tots campaign will be available on the Groupon Chicago Groupon Grassroots page beginning on Monday, April 23, 2012 and running through Sunday, April 29, 2012.
Utilizing Groupon Grassroots’ collective action model, Groupon subscribers can pledge support for Science for Tots in increments of $10, with each $150 providing a digital microscope for one of the Children Centers or the Head Start facility.
The digital microscopes will bring the wonders of science alive for kids by allowing for real-time display on computer screens, enabling multiple students to view details at the same time. With a connected computer wired to a projector, entire classrooms can participate.
“We are excited to use the collective action model of Groupon Grassroots to raise support for our early childhood education programming,” said Ric Estrada, President and CEO of Metropolitan Family Services. “We look forward to creating new awareness for Metropolitan Family Services as one of the local organizations in Chicago to be featured on Groupon Grassroots.”
100% percent of the Groupon Grassroots campaign proceeds will be used to provide the digital microscopes.
About Metropolitan Family Services
Metropolitan Family Services is a human services agency with a mission to strengthen families by providing them with expert guidance and a broad array of programs designed to help them overcome the challenges they face.
With seven community centers located throughout Chicago and the suburbs, Metropolitan is one of the area’s most established and experienced human services providers. Metropolitan is recognized for the collaborative approach it takes within each of its communities and as a leader in its use of metrics to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its programs. .
About Groupon Grassroots
Groupon Grassroots, launched in July 2010 in Chicago, features local campaigns in more than 65 markets nationwide, enabling Groupon followers to do good, have fun, and make a real impact in their communities. Groupon Grassroots uses collective action to gather support for worthwhile causes and produce tangible results for local organizations. To learn more about Groupon Grassroots and how to become a featured organization, visit http://grassroots.groupon.com. To subscribe to Groupon, visit http://www.groupon.com.