STAMFORD, CT – April 17, 2015 – On Saturday, April 18th, children in grades K – 5 will be flocking to the 3rd floor of the Ferguson Library (One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT) between 2:00 and 3:30 PM. to select a free book, hear guest readers, sign up for a library card, enjoy arts…
STAMFORD, CT – March 19, 2015 – Nearly 150 community members gathered at UConn Stamford’s Atrium on Monday, March 16th 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 the wonderful work of PwC…
STAMFORD, CT — February 4, 2015 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced it has been granted $25,000 from the Pitney Bowes Foundation to support mentoring programs for middle and high school students through its College and Career Readiness with Naviance Family Connection Program. This program, which takes place in the 2014/2015 school…
STAMFORD, CT — January 29, 2015 – Last night at UConn Stamford, The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) celebrated the commitment and hard work of its volunteer mentors and dedicated program partners at its 2nd annual Mentor Appreciation Night. SPEF’s volunteer mentors and partners are instrumental in the success of SPEF’s flagship program, the Stamford…
January 10, 2015 To The Editor: Reflecting on 2014 and looking ahead, I am particularly thankful to foundations, corporations, and individuals who demonstrated sharing and caring for our Stamford children during the holidays — but we can’t lose sight that we need to continue this generosity throughout the year. Did you know that in Stamford,…
STAMFORD, CT – December 18, 2014 — More than one hundred Spanish-speaking children and parents from the South End of Stamford turned out on Tuesday, December 16th at the Lathon Wider Community Center for the second Family Literacy Night of the school year. It was hosted by the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk (JLSN) and the…