White Plains, NY - The Westchester Children’s Museum (WCM) was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation in recognition of its efforts to engage children across the region in exploratory learning opportunities designed to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Funds from the grant will target youth from low- to moderate-income families through WCM’s outreach program, Museum Without Walls.

Museum Without Walls has been traveling to local community centers throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties since the program began in early 2010. In that time, WCM’s volunteer educators have provided thousands of students with meaningful and fun hands-on educational activities in science, technology, engineering and math. Students also participate in the creative arts through music, learn about cultural diversity, and examine environmental and sustainability issues.

“All Museum Without Walls programs are funded privately by corporate, foundation and individual supporters,” explained Tracy Kay, executive director of Westchester Children’s Museum. “We are extremely grateful to Wells Fargo for their generous contributions, which will positively impact so many of our area youth with programming that inspires discovery and a lasting love for learning.”

Wells Fargo maintains an active role in the communities it serves, often supporting organizations such as WCM that broaden access to cultural experiences for children from low- and moderate-income families. The company strives to enhance community diversity and eliminate the K-12th grade achievement gap through meaningful curriculum-based programs like those offered through Museum Without Walls.

“Museum Without Walls reaches a critical segment of our region’s youth,” said Kay. “These children are often the ones most impacted by declining school budgets, which have eliminated many out-of-school enrichment programs.” The Museum Without Walls program has served over 40 community centers and school groups and 2,000 children.

For more information on WCM or to learn about other ways to help, please call 914-421-5050 or visit http://www.discoverWCM.org.