Fortitude Re Donates $200,000 to the Educational Arts Team to Support Creative Learning Opportunities for Jersey City Students

Business Wire

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., (“Fortitude Re”) today announced a $200,000 donation to the Educational Arts Team through Fortitude Re 4 Good, the company’s umbrella for charitable giving, volunteerism and community partnerships. The donation will help expand art-based learning experiences that encourage creativity, self-expression, and academic growth among students in Jersey City and neighboring communities.

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Fortitude Re's COO and EdArts Board Member Sean Coyle presents a $200,000 check to EdArts. The presentation was held during Camp Liberty's final performance for parents and community members.

The Educational Arts Team is a nonprofit organization that uses visual and performance arts to help young people learn and grow. Through its programs, students connect creativity with critical thinking, developing essential life skills that support both academic achievement and personal confidence.

“Fortitude Re is proud to continue our partnership with the Educational Arts Team,” said Sean Coyle, Chief Operating Officer of Fortitude Re and Educational Arts Team Board member. “Through the power of the arts, their programs inspire students to discover their potential, strengthen their confidence and become more engaged learners. This investment reflects our belief that every young person deserves the opportunity and support to thrive, both in the classroom and beyond.”

Fortitude Re’s donation will help sustain the organization’s Family Literacy workshops, which bring families together through interactive storytelling and arts activities, and Camp Liberty, a summer program that gives children an inclusive space to explore art, nature, and collaboration. During the most recent reporting period, five family literacy events served 525 students and parents, while Education Arts Team provided more than $50,000 in scholarships to reduce financial barriers across Camp Liberty, Arts Immersion and other programs. The funding will also support training for educators and youth professionals seeking to bring creative education into local classrooms.

“This investment from Fortitude Re will directly expand access to the arts and literacy experiences that help young people discover their voices and build confidence,” said Roxy Arrojo, Executive Director of the Educational Arts Team/Camp Liberty. “From October through March alone, our programs served 9,781 students, parents and community members. This renewed partnership will help us build on that momentum, reduce financial barriers and bring meaningful creative-learning opportunities to even more families.”

To learn more about Fortitude Re’s mission and commitments to the communities where we live and work, visit https://fortitude-re.com/fortitude-re-4-good/.

About Fortitude Re

Fortitude Re is a leading global reinsurer with more than $100 billion in reserves. Backed by world-class investors, including Carlyle and T&D Insurance Group, Fortitude Re combines deep expertise, disciplined execution, and a strong capital base to help clients navigate significant risk and capital challenges. Powered by a people-first culture that attracts, develops, and retains top industry talent, the company delivers innovative, tailored solutions that create lasting value for clients, partners, and policyholders. For more information, visit fortitude-re.com and follow Fortitude Re on LinkedIn.

About Educational Arts Team

The Educational Arts Team is a Jersey City–based nonprofit organization that uses the power of the arts to enhance literacy, academic achievement, and emotional development. Through school programs, community workshops, and art camps, the organization helps children and families connect creativity with learning and self-expression. Visit educationalartsteam.org for more information.