Webster School: A "School of Hope" With Volunteers Who Share Their Time, Talent and Love
Excerpt from the United Way of Eastern Fairfield County
Grandparents – those wonderful people who love us unconditionally, who provide us comfort in times of need, and who do everything in their power to ensure that our needs our met. They do indeed have a critical role in our lives as they share with us the “strength and wisdom that time and experience have given them.”
Youngsters at Webster School are very lucky. When they arrive at school, they have some very special “grandparents” to welcome them. Known as “Grandpals,” they are a diverse group of individuals with a common passion: They love children and are enthusiastic about helping them to learn and grow.
Research indicates that the role grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren transcends biological bonds and that the special union between the younger and older generations can easily be replicated between totally unrelated individuals. United Way of Eastern Fairfield County is delighted that the Child Guidance Center’s Foster Grandparent Program, which cultivates this relationship and offers so many benefits to youngsters and senior citizens alike, is taking place at one of our three Schools of Hope…
Scholarships for Summer Programs
The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is currently offering scholarships for its summer programs. These scholarships are designed to assist qualifying students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in these programs. These programs are available to students of moderate- and low-income families living in Bridgeport.
