Ball Corporation of Fort Atkinson recently made a $9,000 donation to Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) as part of its COVID-19 relief funding program.
Ball Corporation has supported BASE for many years with corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships and providing volunteer(s) for programs and special events.
BASE Executive Director Alicia Norris said the after-school organization will use the sponsorship to support children and families for the remaining 2020-21 school year.
“We appreciate the support of Ball Corporation during this difficult time,” Norris said. “Now more than ever, kids and families need support. With this generous donation, we will be able to provide affordable care for kids during the critical hours school is out for the remainder of the school year.”
BASE is accepting new membership applications for children who are 7 years old and attend one of the School District of Fort Atkinson’s elementary schools.
BASE currently has 60 registered members, 12 part-time staff members and two full-time staff. The organization operates after school from 3 to 6 p.m. in the four public elementary schools and offers a full-day, 10-week summer program. BASE is also open on early-release days and select no-school days.
BASE relies on donations from the community to keep the program accessible to all youth. For more information about BASE or to donate, visit www.basefortatkinson.org, follow BASE on Facebook and Instagram.
Ball Corporation of Fort Atkinson has made a $9,000 donation to Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) as part of its COVID-19 relief funding program. Pictured from left to right are: Alicia Norris, BASE executive director; Hannah Bare, BASE Board of Directors chair; Madeleine Neuens, Ball Corporation Human Resources manager; and Audrey Walsh, Ball Corporation environmental health and safety (EHS) leader. Photo courtesy of BASE.
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