The NEF awarded five grants on April 11, 2013 at the Naugatuck Historical Society Museum. The program  included updates on last year's grants and a performance by Western School's Theatre Club from their recent performance of "Beauty and the Beast."
This year's award winners are listed below:

• Book Talks Book Club (Salem)
• Technology for Online Student News Site (City Hill)
• Andrew Ave Community Garden and Outdoor Classroom (Andrew Ave)
• Epic Tales After School Program (Hillside)
• Early Success for School (Western)

Thanks to all who came out to the Second Annual Alums and Chums at Jesse Camille's Friday November 24th. Between ticket sales and raffle proceeds, the foundation was able to raise over $2,000 for grants to teachers and their students in Naugatuck schools. What a great time it was! See our Alums and Chums Page for more photos.

Congratulations to NEF Chairperson Joan Doback who has been awarded the Franklin Johnson Sr. Citizenship Award for 2012. Mayor Bob Mezzo hosted a breakfast celebration in her honor November 8, 2012 at Jesse Camille's. Doback spoke about the importance of volunteerism in keeping communities strong and vibrant. Distinguished guests at the breakfast, too many to name in all, included State Senator Joan Hartley who issued a proclamation of honor from the state of Connecticut. Proceeds from the breakfast added more than $600 to the current round of NEF Grant funds. 

The NEF would like to welcome Rob Spino to the board of directors. He replaces Niki Yanarella. We also welcome our new liaison Laurie Taf-Jackson from the Boards of Mayor and Burgess.

The Nauagtauck Education Foundation attended the town's Education Fair in mid August. Check out this Photo snapped by Naugauck Patch reporter Nancy Sasso Janis.

The Naugatuck Education Foundation (NEF), in partnership with the community, encourages and supports excellence in education by providing funding for innovative and creative learning opportunities for students.