PNC AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY FUND ANNOUNCE INVESTMENT IN MONEYVILLE EXHIBIT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA

Financial Services Group and Multinational Automaker Support Economic Literacy Programming for Children

ATLANTA (November 5, 2013) – Families aren’t the only ones investing their time in The Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s newest economic traveling exhibit. The PNC Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have teamed up as official presenters for Moneyville, which will be featured at The Museum through Jan. 12, 2014. The exhibit’s central focus on building financial literacy aligns with both companies’ emphasis to support families and serves as an opportunity to educate them about money, credit and other economic issues.
"Research shows that the earlier we introduce children to math, reading and other school readiness skills, the more likely they are to succeed in elementary school," said Eddie Meyers, PNC regional president, Greater Georgia. "This collaboration with The Children's Museum of Atlanta will ensure that preschoolers have access to an exceptional learning experience from one of the region's finest educational institutions." 
The exhibit allows guests to enter the vibrant “city” of Moneyville to discover economic concepts, math skills and problem-solving strategies that can help them with their real-life decision making. Moneyville’s exciting, immersive environment and use of highly interactive activities, games and simulations helps keep the educational lessons fun, engaging and playful. 
“This is a fun way to support families around the important topic of money and finances,” said Jim Vella, president of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. “Problem solving strategies, critical thinking and money management are all crucial skills, and we are pleased to partner with The Children’s Museum of Atlanta to offer families this educational opportunity.” 
As joint presenters of the exhibit, PNC and Ford Motor Company support The Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s mission to spark imagination and inspire discovery and learning for all children through the power of play. 
“We are so thankful for the collaboration from both PNC and Ford Motor Company Fund,” said Jane Turner, executive director of The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “Their role in supporting the Moneyville exhibit helps us facilitate creative play, provides The Museum with tools to make learning exciting and gives children the opportunity to gain invaluable life skills.”
Moneyville Sponsors: Moneyville was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and The NASDAQ Stock Market Educational Foundation, Inc. The exhibit was created and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.  MONEYOPOLIS is a registered trademark of Ernst & Young. The MONEYVILLE trademark is used under license.
Moneyville is presented in Atlanta by Ford Motor Company Fund and The PNC Foundation. Major funding for The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts and Culture. Printing Courtesy of Primerica and Ernst & Young. The PNC FoundationThe PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life.  For more information, please visit www.pncgrowupgreat.com, www.facebook.com/pncgrowupgreat and www.youtube.com/PNC or follow @PNCGrowUpGreat on Twitter. Ford Motor Company Fund Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services works with community partners to advance driving safety, education and community life. The Ford Motor Company Fund has operated for more than 60 years with ongoing funding from Ford Motor Company. The acclaimed Ford Driving Skills for Life program teaches new drivers through a variety of hands‐on and interactive methods. Innovation in education is encouraged through programs that enhance high school learning and provide college scholarships and university grants. Through the Ford Volunteer Corps, more than 25,000 Ford employees and retirees each year work on projects that better their communities in 30 countries. For more information, visit www.community.ford.com.   The Children's Museum of AtlantaThe Children's Museum of Atlanta is a smart place to play and a non-profit organization offering a family-friendly space filled with interactive, educational exhibits and programming for children ages eight and under. The Museum’s mission is to spark imagination and inspire discovery and learning for all children through the power of play. The Museum’s four permanent learning zones consist of bright, creative, hands-on exhibits that are designed to give children an opportunity to learn through play. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers parties, memberships, field trips, summer camp, and private events. 
Museum hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Wednesdays mid-August through mid-June. Open Wednesdays during peak weeks during the holidays, spring and summer. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; open until 1:00 p.m. Christmas Eve. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation.
For more information or to support The Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit their website at www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437].  
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