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ORLANDO | JPMorgan Chase provided a $125,00 contribution to the nonprofit organization, onePULSE Foundation. The grant will go towards the onePULSE Academy, the education arm of the nonprofit, which promotes acceptance and inclusion through innovative, reflective and experiential learning methods.
Educational programming is one of four pillars of the Foundation’s mission to create and support a memorial that opens hearts, a museum that opens minds, education programs that open eyes and legacy scholarships that open doors.
“JPMorgan Chase is a valued partner of the Foundation and has been a steadfast supporter of our mission to promote acceptance and inclusion through educational programming,” said Earl Crittenden, the chairman of the onePULSE Foundation board of trustees. “We know that people still struggle every day to feel accepted for who they are. Our mission is to amplify their voices, to let them know they are seen, heard and valued and to help as many others as possible to embrace them.”
onePULSE Academy is designed to educate and engage the community in courageous conversations regarding the LGBTQ community. The program covers various topics such as the Social Visionary Series, Conversation Starters Film Series and the Colloquial Storytelling Series.
“Change and acceptance begin with knowledge and understanding. That is why we are focused on helping onePULSE advance its already robust and valued educational curriculum – so they can continue to drive acceptance, inclusion, and equity for the LGBTQ+ community and all those who fight against discrimination,” said Adrian Kierulf, Community Engagement Manager of JPMorgan Chase. “We’re honored to continue supporting this important and necessary work from onePULSE in Orlando and nationwide.
JPMorgan Chase has donated $5 million to multiple nonprofit organizations that serve the LGBTQ community who have been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Together, we can do more to build a culture of respect and inclusion around the world,” said Brian Lamb, global head of Diversity and Inclusion for JPMorgan Chase, in a release. “These partnerships are a top priority because now, more than ever, we need to lock arms with our LGBT+ employees, customers and partners to promote equality and better serve our communities when they need it most.”
For more information on the onePULSE Academy, visit onePULSEFoundation.org.
