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KeyBank Foundation announces $250,000 grant for local charter school

The KeyBank Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to help Rochester Preparatory Charter School.

Rochester Prep is free and open to all families living in Rochester, which helps prepare students while they are still in high school and also follows them to college to ensure they are getting the support and resources they need.

The grant from KeyBank will be used for the school’s College Access and Success program, which helps ensure students are choosing colleges that are the right fit for them.

KeyBank’s Rochester Market President Jim Barger is also a new member of Rochester Prep’s board and says he wants to play a meaningful role to make sure young people are well-prepared for the challenges of higher education.

The Chair of the Rochester Prep Board of Trustees, Geoffrey Rosenberger, says the investment by KeyBank will have a far-reaching impact on the school.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.