This story was originally published on WKAR.org. – January 27, 2024

WKAR Public Media was recently awarded $50,000 from Michigan State University Federal Credit Union to support the station’s community wide educational initiatives.

The donation was presented during the annual PBS KIDS Day at WKAR on Jan. 27, 2024, where more than 1,500 PBS KIDS fans gathered to participate in educational activities hosted by partners from communities throughout mid-Michigan. The station is celebrating seven years of WKAR Family and the PBS KIDS channel. WKAR Family is a multi-platform, collaborative initiative aimed at forming connections to help kids be resilient, lifelong learners.