Medea Charitable Foundation donates $25,000 to NHL Foundation U.S. Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey

The Medea Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to support the NHL Foundation U.S. Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey to help grow the sport.

The gift from the philanthropic arm of California-based Medea Inc. will go directly to support the second recipient of the NHL Foundation’s empowerment grant for girls. The grantee will be announced in the fall.

Launched in 2024, the NHL Foundation U.S. Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey is a flagship initiative aimed at expanding access to hockey for girls across the United States. The grant supports grassroots programs that focus on skill development, leadership, and inclusion, ensuring that girls from all backgrounds have the opportunity to engage with the sport.

The inaugural grant was awarded to the Columbus Ice Hockey Club , a 25-year-