FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2017
CONTACT: Caitie O’Neill
810-237-3443
Marketing@SloanLongway.org
Leob Trust Grant Benefits Night At The Museum Fundraiser
Flint, MI – The Stella and Frederick S. Loeb Charitable Trust, administered by Huntington Private Bank, has awarded a $5,000 grant to Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium for their 3rd annual Night At The Museum gala fundraiser. Proceeds from Night At The Museum will provide subsidized field trips and outreach activities for under-served area youth. Young people will enjoy cultural experiences, educational classes, and hands-on activities provided by Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium.
WHAT: Night At The Museum Annual Gala
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017
WHERE: Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
TICKETS: $100 per person
Night at the Museum will take place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 6:30–11:00 pm at Sloan Museum. For more information, call 810.237.7391 or email Development@SloanLongway.org. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at SloanLongway.org.
“Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are grateful for the Loeb Trust’s support of our Night At The Museum Annual Gala,” Sloan*Longway Executive Director Todd Slisher said. “Proceeds from this event help our institutions provide access to programs delivering history, science, and technology content to all of our area families and youth. We are grateful for the Loeb Trust’s faith and confidence in our programs and its continued commitment to our community.”
The Stella and Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust, established in 1991, is designed to enhance the lives of children throughout the Flint community. Grant requests received are reviewed by a committee on a quarterly basis. Prior to passing, both Stella and Frederick were active members of the Flint community.
About Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium
Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium merged in 2004 to create Sloan*Longway, driven by a shared mission of providing engaging experiences with science, history, and technology for the greater Flint and Genesee County communities. Together, Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium serve more than 60,000 children annually, providing benchmark programs in science and social studies. For more information, visit SloanLongway.org.
