Philanthropic Business Collaborative Delivers $300,000 in Critical Education Grant Funding to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity Announces First Round of Funding
Norwalk, Connecticut, June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The founding members of the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity Bank of America, First County Bank, Lapine Associates, Pitney Bowes, Synchrony, Tudor Foundation and Xerox today announced the group has distributed its first round of grant funding, totaling $300,000, to seven local nonprofit organizations: Bridgeport Prospers (United Way of Coastal Fairfield County), Carver Foundation of Norwalk, Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County, Norwalk Community College Foundation, Person-to-Person, Domus Kids, and Horizons Bridgeport.
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The Ministry of Education says the return to Face-to-Face classes for some students, following the explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano, has been progressing well thus far.
Minister of Education, Curtis King told NBC News that Grade Six and Fifth Form students who are preparing to write External Examinations, returned to Learning Hubs last Monday May 17
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The Dish: Actress Jessica Chastain spotted on Greenwich Avenue taking a break from filming
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Actor Jessica Chastain exits the home used as a set for the upcoming Netfix movie ‘The Good Nurse’ in Stamford, Conn., on Friday April 23, 2021. Chastain is using the umbrella to protect her hair between takes.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Stamford resident Bobby Valentine celebrates his birthday and candidacy for mayor of Stamford at Mill River Park with Sky Mercede of Forever Sweet Bakery.Contributed / Sky MercedeShow MoreShow Less
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Stamford resident Bobby Valentine celebrates his birthday and candidacy for mayor of Stamford at Mill River Park with Sky Mercede of Forever Sweet Bakery.Contributed / Sky MercedeShow MoreShow Less
KPS employees to get raise (Photo by John McNeill).
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, the Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYD Network) announced an event to help celebrate Community Learning Hubs, and the public is invited.
Officials say that over the past year, through the support of local foundations, 14 Community Learning Hubs served hundreds of k-12 students who attend Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS).
Officials say that, in addition to providing healthy food and enrichment programming, these hubs are staffed by trained Youth Development Advocates who provide support to youth so that they can fully engage in their virtual classrooms.
KYD Network will host the event Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mayorâs Riverfront Park, which is located at 251 Mills Street. The event will take place from 1 to 4:00 p.m.