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Union Station – Powered by a Lead Gift from BOK Financial – Pledges Portion of Science City Spring Break Ticket Sales to Help Build Meaningful Connections to Hispanic and Latino Communities through Designated Education Fund

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With a focus on local, underserved Hispanic and Latino youth, BOK Financial makes lead gift and Science City pledges funds for the purpose of furthering STEM accessibility and creating pathways to lifelong success.  Entire community is invited to join in support.

KANSAS CITY, MO, Mar. 7, 2024 – Today, Union Station officials announced an initiative with BOK Financial to grow a designated fund for the purposes of expanding accessibility to Science City and the empowering world of STEM experiences, with a focus on the area’s underserved Hispanic and Latino youth.

“Our hearts continue to hurt for the victims and families impacted by the senseless tragedy at the end of the recent Championship Parade and Rally”, George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO, said.  “At the same time, Union Station is honored to translate that pain into action by contributing a portion of all Science City ticket sales during March — one of our busiest months — to the Station’s existing Ramón Murguía Hispanic Education Fund.  This is intended to encourage a swell of Science City Spring Break guests to feel a meaningful connection to this important part of our diverse community.”

BOK Financial is powering up this initiative with a generous lead gift and invites other individual, foundation, and corporate tax-deductible donations into this special fund to ensure our area youth – with a focus on underserved Hispanic and Latino – benefit for years to come by exposing young minds to Science City’s wide-open STEM adventures and opportunities, leading to life-long fascinations and pursuits.

“Now, more than ever, BOK Financial is proud to be the lead partner in this initiative by expanding accessibility to Union Station, especially for Hispanic and Latino youth.  As a hub of education and culture to Kansas City, we want to promote the welcoming atmosphere that has historically fostered profound connections throughout Kansas City,” said Kevin Kramer, BOK Financial market CEO.  “We invite our community to join BOK Financial by supporting this fund, and in turn, building more connections and inspiring inclusion. Plan your contribution and plan your next visit.”

With a “Welcome All” priority and posture, Union Station and Science City continue to find partners to help build strong bridges and unite for the benefit of all Kansas Citians such that education, inspiration, and empowerment through exposure to world-class content and experiences are within reach.

Tickets to Science City can be purchased at sciencecity.unionstation.org. Donations can be made at unionstation.org.

For questions and help with direct donations, please contact Sara Lissauer, Union Station’s VP of Community Engagement & Development.  Call 816-460-2059.

 

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About Union Station Kansas City

Union Station Kansas City – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization – is a 108-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Recently awarded “Favorite Attraction,” “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction,” and “Favorite Historic Attraction,” the organization – dedicated to science education, celebration of community, and preservation of history – is home to Kansas City’s internationally-awarded Science City; the new Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium; the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre; the popular Model Railroad Experience; City Stage featuring live theater; and a selection of unique shops and restaurants. Union Station is also home to prominent area civic organizations and businesses, and regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions and was proud to host the 2015 Royals World Series Championship Parade/Rally and the 2020 and 2023 Chiefs Super Bowl Parades/Rallies plus the 2023 NFL Draft. Awarded “Top Banquet Facilities in KC” by KC Business Journal, the facility annually hosts hundreds of community events and private celebrations of all sizes. Visit unionstation.org for details. Also, follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and YOUTUBE.