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News Feb 16, 2019 - 4:56:16 PM The Stamford Public Education Foundation Receives $12,000 Grant from Near & Far Aid By Stamford Public Education Foundation Font size: Small Big Email this article  Printer friendly page Share this article: Buy the "As seen on" mug STAMFORD, CT - The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF), a non-profit organization serving thousands of students in Stamford since 1996, recently announced it is the recipient of a $12,000 grant from Southport-based Near & Far Aid. The grant will support SPEF’s Stamford Mentoring Program, which serves students in grades 3 - 12. The program supports SPEF's vision for each and every student in the Stamford Public Schools being able to graduate high school prepared and inspired to be a productive member of society. Near & Far Aid is an all-volunteer fundraising and fund granting organization dedicated to eliminating poverty in Fairfield County. Like SPEF they strive to achieve lasting change. “As an all-volunteer organization we take great pride in the work we do. Our partnership with SPEF enables us to help underserved students in Stamford’s public schools be better prepared for post high-secondary success,” said Kim Meier, President of Near & Far Aid. The Stamford Mentoring Program provides students with the resources and guidance necessary to be successful during elementary, middle school, high school, and in all future endeavors. Individuals from college, corporations, and the community volunteer their time and talent in the Stamford Public Schools for engaging mentoring sessions with students in grades three through twelve. Some of SPEF’s Mentoring Program highlights from the 2017-2018 school year include: ? Providing mentoring to over 860 students at a needs based in grades 3-12 (of which 70% were economically disadvantaged) ? Engaging over 400 volunteers from college, corporate, and community partners ? Pairing students from Stamford High’s Early College Studies program with volunteer mentors from NatWest Markets and Deloitte. ? Introducing the Leadership Mentoring program that pairs high school students with caring adults for at least 2 mentoring sessions per month, engaging in activities outside traditional school hours. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Photos without a credit line are "contributed photos". Note: We reserve the right to delete posts at any time if we decide that they are offensive or distasteful. CURRENT HEADLINES: • Norwalk Public Library Offers Creative Writing Workshop in July • Four Local Organizations Partner This Summer to Tackle Food Insecurity for Local Children and Families in Need • Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Offers Free Rapid HIV Tests on June 27, National HIV Testing Day • Stamford Museum and Nature Center Thanks AAA for generous grant • Blumenthal and Pappas push for bicameral legislation to improve recruitment and retention of women in U.S. Coast Guard Top of Page

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