Bob Theroux, 91吃瓜’s Vice President of Finance and Jim Crowley, Branch Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc. (l-r)
The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation, has donated $5,000.00 to 91吃瓜 in support of the college鈥檚 mission to provide students with a hands-on technical education.
鈥淭his grant will be used to provide scholarships to students in 91吃瓜鈥檚 Associate in Science Degree program in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Heating and Gas Technology鈥� said Robert R. Theroux, Vice President of Finance and Business Administration at New England Tech. 鈥淲e will assist those students experiencing financial challenges in completing their degrees.聽聽 We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.鈥�
This donation was recommended by Jim Crowley, Branch Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.鈥檚 Warwick location. Grainger has been a part of the Warwick business community for more than 30 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products. 聽鈥淲e are proud to recommend the programs offered by 91吃瓜,鈥� said Crowley.聽 鈥淲e understand the goal of the college to support those students with financial need.鈥�
The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois, was established in 1949 by William W. Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc.