Fortitude Re Donates $250,000 to Educational Arts Team to Support Innovative Arts Programming for Youth in New Jersey

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., (“Fortitude Re”) today announced a $250,000 donation to the Educational Arts Team. Founded in 1974, the nonprofit has been a cornerstone in the Jersey City community, offering innovative arts programs that integrate drama, visual arts, and music into the educational experience for K-12 students. Programming is designed to enhance students’ academic performance, social-emotional development and overall well-being.

“At Fortitude Re, we understand the profound impact that arts education can have on young minds, fostering creativity, critical thinking and cultural awareness – qualities that are essential in today’s dynamic business environment,” said Sean Coyle, Chief Operating Officer, Fortitude Re. “We are proud to help the Educational Arts Team continue their vital work that is cultivating the next generation of innovators and leaders.”

In addition to a history of financial support for the Educational Arts Team, Fortitude Re employees volunteer year-round, assisting with after-school and summer camp programming, community workshops and other local activities.

“The Educational Arts Team deeply appreciates Fortitude Re's contribution to our organization, which enables us to continue to expand our mission,” said Roxy Arrojo, Executive Director, Educational Arts Team. “By delivering literacy, social emotional learning and sustainability programs through arts-based lessons, we equip children with essential tools for success and we improve our corner of the world. It has been a joy to witness Fortitude Re and its volunteers in action, passionate about making a difference.”

About Fortitude Re

The Fortitude Re Group manages approximately $101 billion in general and separate account insurance reserves and administers over 4 million insurance policies. The foundations of our business model are our exceptional insurance professionals and the support of the world’s most sophisticated insurance investors, including Carlyle and T&D Insurance Group. Our people, our capital strength and our capabilities drive strategic reinsurance solutions designed to meet our clients’ highest priority goals and to create sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders, our teammates, and the communities in which we operate. For more information visit, www.fortitude-re.com and follow Fortitude Re on LinkedIn.

About Educational Arts Team

The Educational Arts Team was founded in 1974 by a group of artists, educators and youth development professionals who believed in the power of the arts to improve literacy, foster social emotional development and build community. The mission of the Educational Arts Team is to engage young people with arts-based programs that connect creativity with critical thinking in order to stimulate personal growth and academic achievement by making their learning experience more meaningful. The arts provide powerful tools for children to achieve academic success and increase self-esteem and are at the center of all Ed Arts programs. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to think, create, reflect and be heard within a community of engaged learners. Throughout our programs, children are guided to question, reflect, deduce, and problem solve while considering issues, themes, and characters from oral or written texts. For more information, visit www.educationalartsteam.com and follow us on LinkedIn.