SPYHA Receives $25,000 Grant from Ascendium

Sauk Prairie Youth Hockey Association is one of 40 recipients of a $25,000 Good Neighbor Grant, as nominated and voted on by Ascendium employees.

This grant will help us continue to support our community by fostering the love and passion for hockey among children aged 4 to 14 in our community. As a dedicated organization, our primary goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where young athletes can thrive both on and off the ice. Through our comprehensive programs, we strive to develop not only exceptional hockey skills but also invaluable life lessons such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. With a team of experienced coaches and volunteers, we are committed to nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the sport, instilling confidence, and creating lasting memories. At Sauk Prairie Youth Hockey Association, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play and grow in the game they love.

Good Neighbor Grants are part of Ascendium’s employee giving program, Ascendium Cares. Through this program, Ascendium employees commit to making a difference in the communities where they live and work by volunteering their time, talent, and support to organizations in various ways. Good Neighbor Grants are one of many opportunities for employees to engage with Ascendium’s mission to improve outcomes, particularly in education and workforce training, for learners from low-income backgrounds.

Because employees know their communities best, Good Neighbor Grants tap their expertise by asking them to research, nominate, and vote for nonprofits with missions that resonate with them. Since 2021, 90 nonprofits have received a Good Neighbor Grant, which allows them to continue going above and beyond to create education and workforce training opportunities in their communities.

About Ascendium

Ascendium Education Group is committed to making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fund initiatives across the U.S. that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans. While we have many roles, we have one goal — elevating opportunity by creating a world where everyone can rise to their highest potential. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.