Hershey Company Renews Eloquence Academy Grant

c/o Youth Service America

Eloquence Academy is excited to announce the recipient of a new grant from the Hershey Company and Youth Service America through their groundbreaking Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Grant Program. The grant represents an extension of our previous funding from Hershey in April of 2024.

Founded in 2018, the Hershey Heartwarming Project is an initiative by the Hershey Company aimed at fostering connections, empathy, and inclusion among youth, which in turn improves their mental wellbeing and ability to thrive in school, care, and life. In partnership with Youth Service America, the Heartwarming Young Heroes Grant Program provides youth with the financial support to create projects that strengthen communities and spread kindness. Hershey has come to develop a robust record in supporting youth education and service programs nationwide.

“We are deeply appreciative of Hershey’s investment in our mission and are honored to be selected as a grantee for a second consecutive year,” said Spencer Chaisanguanthum, Chief Executive Officer of Eloquence Academy. “This achievement is a reflection of the dedication, talent, and hard work of our entire team. Every one of my colleagues has played a role in bringing us to this moment, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. This spring, I look forward to continuing to do what we have always done: lead impactful programs that change lives.”

Chief Executive Officer Spencer Chaisanguanthum will work to manage the grant funding, which will be dedicated to the creation of a new Climate Change Education Initiative within the Eloquence Charitable Fund. For updates, please follow Eloquence Academy on social media (@eloquenceacademy).

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Eloquence Academy, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and 509(a)(2) public charity dedicated to increasing equitable academic debate opportunities for rural and historically underserved students. The Academy offers debate classes, summer camps, workshops, tournaments, in-school programs, and online resources for 2,500+ students across 35 states and 17 countries. Ultimately, Eloquence Academy aims to prepare youth for college readiness, career engagement, and community impact through the transferable skills gained from debate. Follow Eloquence Academy on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.