Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
SAEF Cancels Festival of Tables due to Covid-19, raffle will continue
From SAEF President Jennifer Hammerberg: “Unfortunately, SAEF has had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Tables for 2020 as we all work together to limit the potential spread of Covid-19. Our raffle will proceed as planned with the winner being chosen and announced on March 21st 2020. The winners will be […]
Three SCS staff members receive grant funding through the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
by Laura Whitaker Throughout the calendar year, the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) receives requests and awards grants to school staff and community members supporting education in our community. The January meeting was no different as grants were awarded to three staff members: Dr. Krisan Fedokovitz will receive funding for yoga mats and blocks that […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]
A look at Employee of the Year, Nicole Borowy
by Laura Whitaker This year’s recipient of the Helen Mitteer Employee of the Year was awarded to Special Education teacher, Nicole Borowy. Nicky has been a teacher in the Stockbridge Community School district for 20 years, but that is hard to believe if you know her. She has an abundance of energy that she uses […]
StockBIZ: Gordie’s Power Equipment in Gregory: The community is his business
by Mary Jo David In the center of the block in the center of Gregory is the business owned and operated by the man who many would say is the center of life in the town—Gordie Kunzelman. Gordie’s Power Equipment opened at 130 Main Street in June 2006, just a few doors down from the […]
SAEF announces $6,555 in quarterly grants
by Bruce Wm. Brown At its April meeting the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation reviewed grant applications totaling $6,555. The funding of grants and college scholarships is a primary way the Foundation fulfills its purpose: “To promote the education of area residents and to enhance their educational opportunities.” At the meeting a request was reviewed from […]
Local farmer directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program offers farmers nationwide an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant that is then donated to a local nonprofit organization of the applicant’s choice. Stockbridge farmer Ben Topping applied, and in May learned his application was selected. He directed his $2,500 award to the […]
New Hannah Lorraine Glair Memorial Scholarship to begin with SHS graduation
By Julie Glair and Tina Cole-Mullins The family of Hannah Glair announced the inception of the Hannah Lorraine Glair Memorial Scholarship. Under the administration of the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, one $500 scholarship will be awarded each year in Hannah Glair’s honor, beginning with this year’s Stockbridge High School graduating class. Students who wish to […]
SAEF’s annual Festival of Tables chalks up another resounding success
by Jill Ogden Photos by Jordan Hammerberg and James Clark-Swalla March 23 marked the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation’s 16th annual Festival of Tables, generating $35,400 in gross revenue—No small change for this rural community. So what is SAEF’s storied past in serving the local community and school system? Nearly 20 years ago, nine founding members […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation annual fundraiser
by Jill Ogden Nearly 20 years ago the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) was developed to fulfill the need of supporting educational development in the Stockbridge area. The foundation achieves this through distributing grants and scholarships. In the beginning the foundation was fueled through grassroots efforts like mailings that were often funded from the […]