The Albanian language school Vatra in St. Petersburg, Florida, received a $10,000 grant to support its work with children. The funding will help the school teach Albanian and offer activities that introduce students to the community’s culture.
Vatra Tampa Bay announced the grant and thanked the city of St. Petersburg and Police Chief Anthony Holloway for supporting the school.
Grant Supports Albanian Language Lessons
The grant will support the school’s language classes and other educational activities. For children growing up in the Tampa Bay area, the classes offer a place to practice Albanian with other students. They also give children a chance to use the language outside the home.
Alongside the lessons, the school offers cultural activities. That gives students another way to learn about the traditions their families and community share.
Vatra Tampa Bay Thanks Local Officials
Vatra Tampa Bay singled out the city and Holloway in its announcement. The group said the funding would help the school continue its work with children in the local Albanian American community.
