INCLUSIVE GROWTH 1 Technology Applying technology to critical services, such as “What’s so beautiful about Wonderschool is we truly healthcare and child care, can help reach more do serve the entire community. Parents, program people at lower costs to both companies and directors, and children are all part of the work we end users. do, and they’re the reason we 昀椀ght so hard for education. … We’re working so hard to ensure equal Propel opportunities for children, and it’s so exciting to see Imprint is supporting Propel in its e昀昀ort to provide world- access expand for all types of communities.” class technology to serve low-income Americans. Our investment will contribute to Propel’s mission to remove systemic barriers to 昀椀nancial services for marginalized populations. With a focus on supporting individuals that qualify for Electronic Bene昀椀ts Transfer (EBT) cards that accompany the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program CHRIS BENNETT (SNAP), Propel’s platform enables users to manage their Co-founder and CEO, Wonderschool EBT bene昀椀ts, plan their shopping trips, save money on groceries, and connect to other essential resources. Wonderschool and the Care Economy Goldman Sachs has invested in Wonderschool, a Black-led child care technology company that o昀昀ers cutting-edge software solutions that help deliver value across the child care landscape, from providers, employers, and parents to government and nonpro昀椀ts. With its robust software platform, Wonderschool seeks to help expand access to those who need it most by enabling critical home- based child care in areas with limited or no availability — particularly in chronically underserved communities of color and among low-income families. Sustainability Report 2021 Inclusive Growth | De昀椀ning and Executing on Our Strategy 65
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