The Portland Public Library was awarded $7,500 for early literacy experiences that inspire imagination, curiosity, awareness, and learning. Photo credit: Portland Public Library
Early childhood and leadership organizations throughout Greater Portland received a boost from the Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund.
Twelve organizations were awarded a total of $82,500 for projects that ranged from music classes and bereavement support to workshops with performing artists and others.
The fund recognizes the critical roles parents and early childhood education providers play to ensure a child’s readiness to enter school and the importance of youth leadership programs that help develop aspirations and abilities of youth.
