Staff Reports
S.T.E.P.S., Inc., has been selected by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as a recipient of the Summer Enrichment Innovation Grant. They have been awarded $150,000 for their Summer Leadership College/Career Enrichment Program scheduled for July 12-August 6. The CSDE chose S.T.E.P.S. because they were inspired by S.T.E.P.S. “commitment to ensure all children have access to high-quality summer enrichment opportunities.”
S.T.E.P.S. will be joined by The New London County Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and Soroptimist CT Shoreline to serve a diverse group of 150 young women ages 16-19 in southeastern Connecticut. This grant has allowed them to offer the 4-week summer program at no cost to participants, including transportation and meals.