Stepping up to help out AT&T joined those who have sought to sustain the Warwick mentor program when the School Committee, in an effort to balance its budget, cut more than $100,000 in funding to Mentor Rhode Island. Rather than close the Warwick
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AT&T joined those who have sought to sustain the Warwick mentor program when the School Committee, in an effort to balance its budget, cut more than $100,000 in funding to Mentor Rhode Island. Rather than close the Warwick program, where volunteers serve as mentors to Warwick students, Mentor Rhode Island appealed to the community and, with the $10,430 presented by AT&T, has raised more than $27,000 so far. House Majority Leader Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi, a supporter of the mentor program, thanked AT&T for being a good corporate citizen and friend. Mayor Joseph Solomon, who criticized the School Committee for the cut in mentor funding, likewise thanked AT&T and called the mentor program, “one of the best values we can ask for.” Jo Ann Schofield, president of Mentor Rhode Island, said the agency just couldn’t close the Warwick program when it lost the school funds although it is short of being fully funded. “We’re still in a gray area,” she said. At a check presentation ceremony Monday are (from left) Schofield, Mayor Solomon, Rep. Shekarchi and Patricia A. Jacobs, president of AT&T New England. (Warwick Beacon photo)
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richardcorrente
WOW!
Noble effort.
Many congratulations to the above people who gave their time and effort for the Mentor Rhode Island program. This is what the Mentor Program, and Christmas, for that matter, is all about.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Rick Corrente
The Taxpayers Mayor
Thursday, December 13, 2018 Report this
Justanidiot
tax right off and free press, not charitry
Monday, December 17, 2018 Report this