Category Archives: News Releases

An Evening of Literacy delivered to families in South End of Stamford by Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk and Stamford Public Education Foundation

South End Families Get Ready to Read! JLSN and SPEF invite the media to see learning-in-action – OR get in on the fun and read with us! STAMFORD, CT – May 11, 2015 – The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk (JLSN)…

The Inner-City Foundation for Charity and Education and the Ruth W. Brown Foundation Grants Funding for the Stamford Public Education Foundation’s Award-Winning Mentoring Program

STAMFORD, CT – May 4, 2015 – The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) today announced it has been granted $7,500 from The Inner-City Foundation for Charity and Education and $2,000 from the Ruth W. Brown Foundation to support its mentoring…

Cedar Street Park in Stamford’s South End Spruced Up for Spring Thanks to Stamford Public Education Foundation’s Mentors and Mentees

STAMFORD, CT – April 20, 2015 – The before and after pictures tell the story: what was a drab, rundown park on April 10^th is now vibrant, inviting and ready for action, thanks to the collaborative effort of the…

SPEF & Reading is FUNdamental Brings Free Books, Story Telling, Arts & Crafts and More for Children in Grades K – 5

STAMFORD, CT – April 17, 2015 – On Saturday, April 18^th, children in grades K – 5 will be flocking to the 3^rd floor of the Ferguson Library (One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT) between 2:00 and…

The Stamford Public Education Foundation’s 8th Annual Excellence in Education Awards Raises Much Needed Funds for Stamford’s Youth

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 …

Pitney Bowes Foundation Grants the Stamford Public Education Foundation $25,000 for College and Career Readiness Programs in Stamford Pubic Schools

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 …