STAMFORD, CT – November 19, 2015 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced First Niagara is supporting its 2015 Mentoring Matters grant application with a grant of $5,000. First Niagara’s Mentoring Matters program provides specialized support to exceptional mentoring-based programs throughout the Bank’s footprint. “SPEF’s Mentoring Program is an excellent example of the…
STAMFORD, CT – November 11, 2015 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) received $5,000 through the AT&T Aspire Program to support its Mentoring Program in Stamford High Schools. AT&T Aspire is AT&T’s signature education initiative that drives innovation in education to promote student success in school and beyond. Harry Carey, Director of External Affairs…
Expanded Programs, New Board Members, New Website STAMFORD, CT – October 14, 2015 – As the city of Stamford is settling into another school year, SPEF is excited to announce a number of changes and new developments that have been in the woodwork over the past year. Program Growth: SPEF continues to expand its services…
Stamford High Wins MarcUS for Change Spirit Award for Second Year STAMFORD, CT – September 25, 2015 – The 3rd Annual MarcUS for Change 5K Walk & Run kicked off the 1st Annual US Day on Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Stamford’s downtown Mill River Park. The 5K was a collaboration of two 501(c)3 foundations,…
STAMFORD, CT – September 20, 2015 – The 3rd Annual MarcUS for Change 5K Walk & Run takes place today in Stamford’s downtown Mill River Park. This event is a collaboration of two 501(c)3 foundations, the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) and MarcUS for Change. This year, the 5K course has been certified by the…
Encouraging Student Readiness and Parental Involvement in Stamford’s South End STAMFORD, CT – July 28, 2015 – Last night approximately 25 English as a Second Language (ESL) students from Stamford’s South End gathered at the Lathon Wider Community Center for a literacy focused event. The summer edition of the Family Literacy Night series engaged students…