Midlothian ISD Education Foundation Receives $141K Grant From Google
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Midlothian ISD Education Foundation Receives $141K Grant From Google In support of student mental health, Googlewhich operates a data center in Midlothianawarded $105,000 to the districts Mentors Care program and $36,000 to help Midlothian ISD students and families navigate the mental health system via the Care Solace program.Google has provided a $141,000 grant to The Midlothian ISD Education Foundation, which funds educational programs for students and staff in the district. The grant funded two Midlothian ISD programs that support a holistic approach to student mental health care, the foundation said.Mountain View, California-headquartered Googlewhich operates a data center in Midlothianawarded $105,000 to Mentors Care and $36,000 to Care Solace, the district said.This boost from Google has been integral in helping us connect hundreds of our families and students to the necessary mental health resources that better enabled them to succeed in their educational environments, Sabra Golden, director of guidance and counseling for Midlothian ISD, said in a statement. The grant, which directly backed two of our core partnerships, better allows us to unlock our students vast potential.The district said that Mentors Care serves students who are at risk of dropping out of high school because of mental health concerns, lack of academic success, and/or unforeseen life circumstances.According to the district, mentors help students better handle lifes challenges by giving them social, emotional, and academic support that foster hope for the future. Care Solace is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Its critical that students and their families have the opportunity to access support and resources for their health and wellbeing, Kate Franko, regional head of data center public affairs for Google, said in a statement. We are proud to support the students and families of Midlothian ISD.Google also recently gave a $21,000 grant to Unite Ellis, an organization that connects people in need in Ellis County to necessary social services, according to information emailed to Dallas Innovates.This isnt the first time Google has contributed to Midlothian ISD Education Foundation, having provided the organization with $100,000 in 2021.Get on the list.