PHILADELPHIA - March 4, 2004 - The ACE INA Foundation today announced that it made a grant of $75,000 to The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association, to assist the association in their efforts to deliver much-need community and after-school educational programs that serve more than 75 families.
The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association was founded in 1975 to support the growth and development of disabled children and adults and to provide community services to children of Philadelphia firefighters and police officers. During the school year, the Association provides after-school tutoring programs to more than 35 children directed by the volunteer efforts of Michael Wolf, a certified special education teacher and assistant principal in the Philadelphia School District.
"We're pleased to join The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association in supporting ongoing community services through the development of creative educational and occupational programs that will help address the economic, social and educational daily needs of disabled children of firefighters, police officers, and members of the Philadelphia community" said Eden Kratchman, Executive Director of the ACE INA Foundation.
ACE INA is committed to supporting the local community and giving back to those communities where its employees live and work. ACE INA, through its philanthropic arm-The ACE INA Foundation-lends support to worthwhile education and community organizations and cultural institutions in Philadelphia and continues to be actively involved in programs concerning youth, education and the arts.
"We are delighted that ACE INA is partnering with The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association in helping to offer programs that make a lasting, positive impact in our community by promoting educational and self-sufficiency," said Harry Magee, President of The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association for Handicapped Children.
In addition to the educational and community services programs, The Philadelphia Police & Fire Association also offers curricula to develop socialization skills as well as "Special Friends"-a program that supports activities designed to address the challenges faced in living with a disability.
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ACE INA is part of the ACE Group of Companies, many of which are based in Philadelphia and which provide insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients in nearly 50 countries. Additional information on ACE INA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.