World of Wonder Fund
The fund’s mission is to provide educational enrichment opportunities to spark and embrace an appreciation of our world, oneself, and most importantly each other to connect children to their food, to promote healthy nutrition, and to nurture, embrace, and respect the environment. The World of Wonder Foundation does this through the following programs:
Improving Our World Grants
Eligible for St. Tammany Public Schools grades 6th through 12th. The grant supports classroom and club-based educational and environmental projects encouraging students to create ways to impact our world. The grant awards range between $250 to $1,500.
Here is the Application
Here is the Grantee Final Report
LEGACY GARDEN PROJECT
The WOW Legacy Garden Project was established to connect children to schools and community gardens to be started and continued. Any school, PTA or nonprofit organization is eligible. You can sponsor a Legacy Garden for only $250 and the Legacy Foundation will match your donation.
Deadline to apply is ONGOING
Download the Legacy Garden Brochure - HERE
GIRLS ON THE RUN
WOW Fund supports the Girls on the Run programs, which are designed to focus on the physical, social, and emotional development of girls in a fun, inclusive setting. Through this support, many 3rd – 5th grade girls receive program scholarships, and on top of that, WOW will match any donations towards more scholarship funds. This national organization is a fun, evidence-based program that inspires all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills.
CAMP WOW
Camp WOW provides a 6 week summer program for low-income children, ages 3 to 5, in St. Tammany Parish. The program offers educational enrichment activities and a safe environment to the children.
WOW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Partnering with Pelican Park Recreation District, the WOW Scholarship Program offers grants to low-income families for their children to attend the Pelican Park summer camp. This camp provides outdoor, nature-based education in an enriching and safe environment.
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY POSTAGE CAMPAIGN
WOW is matching all donors up to $20,000 to support the delivery of free books to the homes of St. Tammany’s pre-school children.
COASTAL RESTORATION PROJECT
Coastal Restoration has taken place to plant native trees along our Northshore coast. Local junior high students have planted over 400 trees in local areas to curtail the effects of coastal erosion. We are grateful for the WOW Fund for providing continued funding for this impactful project.
ADULTING 101
Developing practical life skills is the focus for teenagers in this program. From caulking to cooking, the emphasis is placed on how to navigate the basics of life.
WOW Foundation is also involved in many ongoing projects and funding initiatives such as: World Map Project, Put Your Best Foot Forward Shoe Collection, Project Underwear, Brain Food STEM projects, and Teacher Scholarships.
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