La Nube STEAM Discovery Center has been selected to receive the prestigious Texas Mutual Generational Learning Grant, a major investment in early childhood development that will expand the museum’s Desert Bloomers initiative. This program empowers childcare providers with STEAM resources, training, and early learning experiences.

The initiative focuses on children ages 0 to 3, the most critical years of development, while also fostering stronger parent-child connections.

“We are thrilled and honored to receive the Generational Learning Grant from Texas Mutual,” said Gina Martinez, CEO of La Nube. “This support allows us to deepen our impact during a child’s earliest years and provide caregivers with the tools and environments to help little ones thrive. Desert Bloomers is about early connections with touch, with language, and with wonder, and now we can amplify that impact across our region.”

La Nube’s work aligns with the vision of Texas Mutual to uplift working families and invest in the long-term strength of Texas communities.

“Investing in the well-being of working families is an essential step in investing in the future of Texas,” said Jeremiah Bentley, VP of Marketing & Community Affairs at Texas Mutual. “At Texas Mutual, we are committed to supporting organizations that help Texas families build stability and success. Together, we can ensure our communities and workforce continue to thrive for years to come.”

As one of a select group of recipients, La Nube will expand Desert Bloomers with enhanced early learning materials, multilingual sound modules, interactive parent-child programming, and professional development for early educators.

Desert Bloomers is a foundation for new beginnings, meaningful learning, and joyful discovery. Through this partnership, La Nube will continue planting the seeds for a stronger El Paso and a brighter future for Texas children.

To learn more or support La Nube’s mission or to donate, visit www.la-nube.org.

About La Nube

La Nube is a unique hybrid institution that merges the educational aspects of a science center with the playful experiences of a children’s museum. La Nube’s mission is to ignite imagination and inspire guests to discover, create, and innovate through STEAM-based exhibits. As El Paso’s premier destination for transformative learning, La Nube champions creativity, inclusion, and biculturalism, providing welcoming learning environments for children and families from all backgrounds.

About Texas Mutual Insurance Company

Texas Mutual Insurance Company is the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, committed to building a stronger, safer Texas through partnerships, investments, and community initiatives that support families, businesses, and educational institutions.