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MEF Announces $5,000 Enrichment Grant from ConnectOne Bank
Madison public schools, educational grants, ConnectOne Bank, local business, $5000 grant
Madison, NJ (November 17, 2017) – The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) is delighted to announce the continued generous support of ConnectOne Bank in the form of a $5,000 grant. The ConnectOne Bank Enrichment Grant will further the work of MEF, whose mission is to award grants to all teachers in Madison public schools for initiatives that energize the creative and academic lives of students but are above and beyond the school budget.
“Over the years, ConnectOne Bank has been such a committed supporter of public education in Madison. And, because of this unrestricted $5,000 grant, ConnectOne Bank continues to make a lasting impact on Madison public schools and our students.” says MEF Co-President Clare Sievers.
“We at ConnectOne Bank are proud to continue our work with MEF, an organization that has made a significant impact on public education by providing Madison’s teachers with the tools they need to help students become more creative critical thinkers,” said ConnectOne Bank’s Executive Vice President, Elizabeth Magennis. “A part of ConnectOne Bank’s mission is to invest in the growth and development of our local communities, and we’re proud to support the positive impact that MEF is making in moving education forward.”
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Area businesses that would like to support the work of MEF are invited to contact Clare Sievers at sieversc@verizon.net. More information about the Foundation and a complete list of grants may be found at www.mefnj.org.
Madison Education Foundation
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The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) awards grants to Pre-K-12 Madison District teachers for initiatives that energize the creative and academic lives of students, but are above and beyond the school budget. Since its inception in 2003, MEF has awarded more than 300 grants totaling approximately $1,181,000. MEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 1093, Madison, NJ 07940 or submitted online. Visit www.mefnj.org or e-mail info@mefnj.org for more information.
