Atmos Energy donates to Wichita Falls child care nonprofit
The natural gas energy company presented a $5,000 check to Child Care Partners as part of Atmos Energy's 'Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative to support kids' literacy programs.'
Child Care Partners operates six child care centers across Wichita Falls and supports primarily low-income working families.
'Atmos Energy appreciates Child Care Partners' dedication to children and is honored to support its efforts,' Pam Hughes Pak, manager of public affairs at Atmos Energy, said in a press release.
In 2024, Child Care Partners served approximately 300 children and their families.
To learn more about Child Care Partners, click here.
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