Press Release
As part of a continued commitment to support education and strengthen the local community, Tanger Outlets Charleston announces its 2022 TangerKids Grants recipients. Local winners include Chicora Elementary School's Tools for Talent Development (right), Sullivan's Island Elementary's Social/Emotional Learning Center, and Harbor View Elementary's Courtyard and Garden Beautification Shade Project.
This fall, Tanger centers will fund $160,000 in classroom investments across its communities through the TangerKids Grants program. More than half of grant funding is allocated to teacher-led initiatives designed to support more inclusive classroom environments for underserved schools and student populations. For example, Chicora Elementary School, a title 1 school, will use their funding to increase opportunities for students who are not likely to identify for Gifted and Talented because they are minority students or students of high poverty.
The annual program is open to public and private schools from pre-K to grade 12. This year's winners were chosen from numerous applicants within the Charleston area.
“Creating opportunity for all is a top priority at Tanger,” said Tanger Outlets Marketing Director Andrea Gervacio. “It's humbling to see the impact of these grants, which were requested directly by Charleston Area teachers for projects that enhance learning environments and support students' success both in and out of the classroom.”
For the first time, TangerClub members were invited to vote in a Member Choice poll this year, allowing them to join Tanger Outlets Charleston in making a positive impact by helping to select the winning projects, which were all submitted by local teachers. Through this new program update, Chicora Elementary School received an additional $1,000 in project funding.
In addition to awarding 3 grants locally, Tanger Outlets Charleston launched its inaugural TangerKids Day on Sept. 14. Tanger Charleston team members visited Chicora Elementary School, Sullivan's Island Elementary, and Harbor View Elementary to present winners with a check and celebrate the schools' educators and students. Festivities are extended to shoppers throughout the weekend, as the center host a Kids Carnivation with carnival games and prizes, magic shows, face painting, and special offers from participating brands throughout the weekend.
To learn more about TangerKids Grants, please visit grants.tangeroutlets.com.
