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Caitlin Clark announces $22,000 grants to 4 Iowa charities

Caitlin Clark announces $22,000 grants to 4 Iowa charities
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    THE SCHOOLS IN FEBRUARY. WELL, TODAY IS CAITLIN CLARK’S 23RD BIRTHDAY, AND IN HONOR OF THAT, HER FOUNDATION IS MAKING A BIG DONATION. THE CAITLIN CLARK FOUNDATION TEAMED UP WITH WITH SCHOLASTIC TO DONATE 22,000 NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT REACH CHILDREN WHO DON’T ALWAYS HAVE ACCESS TO BOOKS. IT’S PART OF SCHOLASTIC’S NATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM, CLARK SAID. READING HAS ALWAYS BEEN IMPORTANT IN HER LIFE, AND SHE WANTS TO HELP KIDS HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE, SO THEY CAN
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    Caitlin Clark announces $22,000 grants to 4 Iowa charities
    Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.Previous video above: Caitlin Clark, Scholastic team up to donate children's booksThe recipients announced Wednesday are the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Coralville Community Food Pantry, Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor and Special Olympics Iowa-East Central.“One of my favorite things about Iowa City is the way the community is connected and how everyone supports each other," Clark said. “It is something I felt during my time here and is important to me that I stay connected with. I am proud to be a part of each of these organization’s efforts and the meaningful impact they provide for the people of Iowa.”Clark previously has provided product donations and participated in events and fundraising efforts for the four organizations, and she has said visiting the children's hospital was one of her favorite activities when she was at Iowa.“The foundation is thrilled to support these organizations given their alignment with our mission statement and the three core pillars of uplifting youth through education, nutrition, and sports," Caitlin Clark Foundation president Mary Coffin said. "Caitlin is an example for all of us on the impact one interaction can have and the legacy of uplifting others.”The grants were announced ahead of Clark's No. 22 jersey retirement during Iowa's game against No. 4 Southern California on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.'Exciting times': Caitlin Clark on second season with Indiana FeverCAITLIN CLARK: Former Iowa star reflects on time with Hawkeyes'Great young group': Caitlin Clark talks about 2024-25 Iowa women's basketball team'It's just life': Caitlin Clark talks being in spotlight as basketball superstar'Fun to come back': Caitlin Clark talks about having jersey retired at Iowa

    Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.

    Previous video above: Caitlin Clark, Scholastic team up to donate children's books

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    The recipients announced Wednesday are the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Coralville Community Food Pantry, Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor and Special Olympics Iowa-East Central.

    “One of my favorite things about Iowa City is the way the community is connected and how everyone supports each other," Clark said. “It is something I felt during my time here and is important to me that I stay connected with. I am proud to be a part of each of these organization’s efforts and the meaningful impact they provide for the people of Iowa.”

    Clark previously has provided product donations and participated in events and fundraising efforts for the four organizations, and she has said visiting the children's hospital was one of her favorite activities when she was at Iowa.

    “The foundation is thrilled to support these organizations given their alignment with our mission statement and the three core pillars of uplifting youth through education, nutrition, and sports," Caitlin Clark Foundation president Mary Coffin said. "Caitlin is an example for all of us on the impact one interaction can have and the legacy of uplifting others.”

    The grants were announced ahead of Clark's No. 22 jersey retirement during Iowa's game against No. 4 Southern California on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

    'Exciting times': Caitlin Clark on second season with Indiana Fever

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      CAITLIN CLARK: Former Iowa star reflects on time with Hawkeyes

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        'Great young group': Caitlin Clark talks about 2024-25 Iowa women's basketball team

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          'It's just life': Caitlin Clark talks being in spotlight as basketball superstar

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            'Fun to come back': Caitlin Clark talks about having jersey retired at Iowa

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