Bernie, Missouri - The Malden Walmart recently provided the Bernie Parents as Teachers program with a $1,000 grant to support them in their efforts to meet the needs of their community's families and children.

With the belief that parents are their children's first and most influential teacher, the Parents as Teachers program aims to help parents and children learn, grow, and develop together to realize their full potential.

Pictured presenting the check to one of Bernie's parent educators is Courtney McGarity is Malden Walmart store manager, Gary Eaton.

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