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SQUARE ONE
1095 Main St. Springfield, MA 01103 Phone: (413) 732-5183 www.startatsquareone.org President and CEO: Dawn Forbes DiStefano
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1883
OPERATING BUDGET
$9 million
MISSION STATEMENT
Square One is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed at school, at work, and in life, by providing educational programs, family-support services, health and fitness resources, and a voice in the community. We know that children grow up to become better-educated and more productive when they have high- quality early education, nurturing adults to care for them, and a safe and healthy community in which to live. At the core of everything we do is our belief, confirmed by research, that children who begin learning early become better learners for life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Square One Kentucky Derby Party: May 7, 2022
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Square One provides a range of family-friendly education and support services that are unique to each child and every family served. Our focus is on providing opportunities for children and families to build a foundation for lifelong learning, to make smart choices, and to grow strong cognitively, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Square One’s programs include early education and care at centers in Springfield, home- based care settings located throughout Greater Springfield, and out-of-school-time care for elementary-age children. Our parent education, support, and training programs are offered through groups, home visitation, and personalized case management to help parents access whatever services are needed to be successful in their role as their child’s first teacher.
Square One is a private, nonprofit organization that receives funding from public agencies and donations from generous private-sector businesses and individuals. Square One is fully licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
accredited by the National Assoc. for the Education of Young
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GIVING GUIDE
/HEALTHCARENEWS
Children.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The Campaign for Healthy Kids is a multi-year fund- development initiative focused on Square One’s commitment to providing healthy meals, physical fitness, social-emotional well-being, and a healthy learning environment. All funds raised will directly support the children and families who rely on Square One to help meet their early-learning and family- support service needs. The campaign includes numerous opportunities for businesses and individuals to become involved as donors and partners.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At the pulse of everything we do at Square One is a team of volunteers who support every aspect of our work. Have a special talent? Please share it with our children and families. Individuals can serve as:
• Members of the board of directors; • Special-event committee members; • Guest readers;
• Musicians;
• Artists and crafters; • Athletes; and
• Babysitters.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrea Hickson-Martin, Chair
Corrine Ryan, Vice Chair
Kate Kane, Treasurer
Julie Quink, Assistant Treasurer
Colleen Stocks, Clerk Dawn Forbes DiStefano Elizabeth Boyle Lavar Click-Bruce Kelly Collins Jessica Dupont Stuart Jones Ryan McCollum Amy Selvia-Smith Peter Testori Leonard Underwood
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