Junior High receives $2,500 CVS grant
Old Rochester Regional Junior High has received a $2,500 “CVS Caremark Community Grant” to help expand the school’s anti-bullying programs.
Grants were awarded to organizations that share a common vision with CVS Caremark’s All Kids Can program, which strives to make life easier for children with disabilities. The goal of the All Kids Can program is create more inclusive environments for children with and without disabilities to build self-esteem, lasting friendships and social skills and to help children without disabilities learn diversity and tolerance.
“We are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work and the CVS Caremark Community grants program does just that by supporting organizations that truly make a difference in the lives of children and families,” said Jennifer Veilleux, Director of Community Relations, CVS Caremark Corporation. “We are proud to support the work that the Old Rochester Regional Junior High does in the community and we look forward to working with them in the year ahead.”
“CVS Caremark is committed to helping children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life,” said Scott Wasikowski, Area Vice President, CVS/pharmacy. “Through this grant, we are able to help make an impact on the lives of children in the community.”