SOMERVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Our Mission

Basic Needs

Prioritize community resources to ensure that all children and young people are secure in basic needs and are ready to learn.

Year-Round Learning

Provide financial support that will enable all of Somerville's children and young people to benefit from enhanced learning experiences that will put them on a path to success.

How have we done this?

Applied Learning

Ensure high school students have the opportunity to access internships, summer jobs, coops, and project-based applied learning opportunities.

Read our July 2022 - December 2022 Newsletter

Recent Initiatives

The Somerville Education Foundation (SEF) had several accomplishments from July 2022 to December 2022, ranging from successful fundraising to organizing youth-targeted efforts.

1. Focusing on Basic Needs

SEF partnered with Somerville Public Schools, Somerville Food Security Coalition, and Stock Pot Malden to provide hot meals for up to 200 families via the No Kid Hungry program. Additionally, SEF participated in a Coat Drive and collected coats for schools in the Somerville area.

2. Fundraising Efforts

SEF held several fundraising events including partnering with J. Crew at Assembly Square, Pini's Pizza, American Flatbread, Art Beat, Fluff Fest, and the Monster Mash.

3. Stephenson Aman Awards

SEF remembered their friend Stephenson Aman through the first annual Stephenson Aman Awards, aimed at those who support Somerville youth on an ongoing basis. The award ceremony took place at Aeronaut in Somerville.

4. Innovations in Education

SEF continued with the Innovations in Education program launched in 2020 and had grant requests totaling $37,000. Funds for this effort come from the Star Awards, an initiative enabling students and parents to recognize and appreciate Somerville Public School teachers. Say thank you to a teacher here.

5. Teen Centers & Alumni Network

SEF recognizes the need for a Teen Center and Student Alumni network. The City of Somerville created three temporary teen centers over the summer, but we are working to develop a more permanent solution. We are also working on an SPS alumni platform that will be run by SPS Alumni for SPS Alumni.

We Need Your Help.

The Somerville Education Foundation is actively seeking additional Board Members.
If you are excited to help Somerville's youth through advocacy, our Innovations in Education program, or our fundraising efforts, please contact us!