We are looking at a potential donation request and I'm trying to see if I can fit it into the CRA CD box. The donation would be to a local arts council for a program that puts on shows directed at students that address topics such as bullying, racial equality, body image, grief and anxiety.
The local school district just came under fire from the DOJ and settled a claim of widespread racial harassment among students and the school district's lack of a response. We want to help be a part of a solution, but would like our donation to get CRA credit. I know arts and theater programs generally don't qualify for CRA, but the FDIC district we are in (SF) looks favorably on mental health and racial equality efforts. Do we have a leg to stand on for CRA?
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