St. Paul Travelers Focuses on Low-Income Communities

St. Paul Travelers and its two private foundations donated more than $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2005 in the Twin Cities and in Hartford, Conn., including numerous organizations working to develop communities.

The foundation approved a $25,000 grant to the African Development Center for operating support to help African immigrants understand the legal systems for business and home ownership. The Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center was awarded $25,000 for educational support and job placement opportunities for homeless American Indian youth. The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library received $20,000 for the Homework Center program, which empowers at-risk, low-income students to take responsibility for their academic achievement.

"All too often, low-income communities are without the social, economic and educational opportunities afforded to others," said Mary Pickard, president of St. Paul Travelers Foundation. "From after-school programs for youth to business development resources for immigrants, the nonprofit organizations we support have dedicated themselves to opening doors to opportunity and a better way of life."

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