To celebrate the Genesis of Alexandria grand opening, Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently donated a total of $20,000 to youth sports and arts initiatives in the community.
These donations will contribute to Washington Tennis & Education Foundation’s junior tennis programming and Del Ray Artisans’ art curricula and scholarships.
Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) empowers students to achieve their highest potential through academic support, tennis instruction, and life skills training. With two campuses and over 10 school partnerships, WTEF has impacted more than 600 lives in the past year. WTEF’s junior programming offers an extensive and inclusive tennis pathway for youth of all ages, abilities, and levels.
This donation is made through Genesis Gives, a corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor America aimed at improving access to youth sports in under-resourced communities.
“WTEF is fortunate to receive support from an organization that recognizes the importance of investing in ability-rich communities that are under-resourced,” said John Borden, president and chief executive officer, Washington Tennis & Education Foundation. “Genesis exemplifies intelligent corporate social responsibility, and its gift will directly impact the students of WTEF and the communities of Southeast DC.”
Del Ray Artisans is dedicated to promoting art for the benefit of artists and the community. Its new STEAM-tastic youth program provides interactive classes that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) with hands-on craft projects designed to inspire creativity. Additionally, Del Ray Artisans hosts annual summer art camps and awards high school scholarships to further support young artists. The donation will help fund each of these initiatives, expanding opportunities for local youth to experience the arts and pursue their passions.
“Del Ray Artisans is honored to receive this generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation,” said Dawn Wyse Hurto, president, Del Ray Artisans. “Because of this gift, our nonprofit will be able to focus more time and energy on the development of creative programs for youth in Alexandria, including our new STEAM-tastic workshops and looking ahead to our 2025 youth art camp.”