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Princeton Nursery School’s Fundraiser To Go Virtual This Year
The money raised through the fundraiser will go toward scholarships and to fund the school's education and nutrition program.
PRINCETON, NJ – Princeton Nursery School (PNS) will host its third annual fundraising event on Saturday.
Titled ‘Starry Starry Evening’ the event will be held virtually from 7 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
The non-profit preschool, which was founded in 1929, provides year-round preschool and support for children ages 2-1/2 to 6 of working parents in the Mercer County area.
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CNBC anchor Brian Sullivan will host a live interview with Rosanda Wong, the school’s executive director. They will discuss how PNS has adjusted and pivoted its operations to support the children and families during the pandemic.
“Although we cannot hold the event in-person this year, I am looking forward to having an engaging conversation with Brian Sullivan who has graciously agreed to host,” Wong said in a statement.
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The school offers high-quality education for students, most of whom fall beneath the federal poverty line.
The money raised through the virtual fundraiser will go toward scholarships for students and to fund the school’s education and nutrition program.
The evening will also feature singer-songwriter and Princeton Day School grad, Carly King, who will stream her set live for attendees.
“The Princeton community has been so generous in its support of PNS over the years and we know that this year’s event will continue to provide our school with the funds to support children and their families-in-need that live and work right in our own community,” said Wong.
Those interested in attending the virtual event, or knowing more about the services can go to www.princetonnurseryschool.org or call 609-921-8606 for more information.
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