STAMFORD, CT, September 16, 2016 – Two of Fairfield County’s non-profit agencies, the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) and MarcUS for Change, are collaborating to present US Day 2016 on Sunday, September 18, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT, rain or shine. This event celebrates the rich diversity of…
STAMFORD, CT – September 12, 2016 – In conjunction with the start of the school year, on Tuesday, September 13th, all shoppers at Whole Foods Market Darien will be helping to make a difference in the lives of students attending Stamford Public Schools. Whole Foods Market has pledged that five percent of every purchase will…
STAMFORD, CT, July 18, 2016 – For the past five years, The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) has taken on the challenge of motivating children to read by giving away free books. Today the non-profit agency announces its Books Across Stamford – Summer 2016 Series, which aims to help curb summer learning loss. Approximately 2,000…
STAMFORD, CT, April 12, 2016 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation’s Stamford Mentoring Program provides service-learning to four Stamford elementary schools beginning in January. As the end of the school year approaches, each of the groups at each school participates in culminating projects which teach civic engagement and leadership. The following events will be taking…
STAMFORD, CT – March 30, 2016 – Over 180 community members gathered at The Sheraton Stamford Hotel on Thursday, March 24th to join the Stamford Public Education Foundation as it recognized businesses and community leaders for their commitment and service to education in Stamford. This year’s Excellence in Education Awards honored: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation…
STAMFORD, CT — March 17, 2016 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced the Pitney Bowes Foundation is supporting its Stamford Mentoring Program with a grant of $30,000. This year’s grant marked the 16th consecutive year that the Pitney Bowes Foundation has supported SPEF initiatives. Pitney Bowes and the Pitney Bowes Foundation provide…