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McDonald’s owners and operators across the state of Florida and South Georgia selected 28 deserving educators and individuals, including some in Miami-Dade County, who represent programs and organizations that fuel the imagination, education and growth of students, as recipients of a Golden Grant. Some $110,000 is being allocated to various teachers and organizations to positively impact the lives of thousands of students.
“The hard work of teachers and community leaders on behalf of our students is immensely appreciated. The Golden Grants program is a great opportunity to support educators that impact our next generation of leaders,” said Angel Veliz, president of the South Florida Co-Op. “Our youth are vital to the pulse of our communities and we recognize the importance of supporting education in our neighborhoods.”
Local area winners are:
● $5,000 – Adam Bernstein, Making a Makerspace, MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay Campus
● $1,000 – Peter Melton, Cutler Bay Senior High School
● $1,000 – Joshua Argueta, Modern Band Program, Sweetwater Elementary School
Activities that qualified for a Golden Grant include arts and crafts programs, education initiatives, mentorship and empowerment programs, after-school programs, community service outreach, sporting programs, technology and COVID-19 relief efforts.
Winners were recognized during presentations on Dec. 1 by local owners and operators.
