Loop It Up Savannah received a big boost Friday thanks to a grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. 

The local arts-integrated education nonprofit was awarded $50,000 from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Genesis Motor America, part of Hyundai Motor Group. The award was announced during a check presentation Friday at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

“We are truly honored and grateful to receive such a generous grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation,” said Molly Lieberman, founder and executive director of Loop It Up Savannah. “This grant will support Loop It Up's core programs as we continue to build our capacity – both deepening and expanding Loop It Up's reach

“The Genesis Inspiration Foundation shares our love for the positive impact of the arts in the lives of young people,” Lieberman said. “We are excited to put this resource to great use as we continue to bring art and creativity into schools and early learning centers throughout our community.”

With a mission to improve educational outcomes by providing access to arts programs that engage and inspire children in under-resourced communities, the Genesis Inspiration Foundation has donated nearly $10 million to youth arts programming nationwide since its inception in 2018.

“Genesis Inspiration Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people across the nation to discover the profound impact of the arts within their communities,” said John Guastaferro, executive director of the Genesis Inspiration Foundation. “We are honored to support Loop It Up Savannah in our joint effort to broaden access to youth arts education, foster creativity and open doors to a world of possibilities.”

Loop It Up Savannah is a youth arts and enrichment organization that brings creative educational programming to more than 10,000 children across Chatham County and beyond each year through partnerships with public schools, community centers, museums, and other nonprofits. Loop It Up is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving the community since 2008. For more information, visit www.loopitupsavannah.com.