A Letter from our President (continued) Quintana Family Center a $25,000 award from the Stevens Foundation for the Family Center’s ESL and Citizenship Program. LFDEF, Inc. successfully wrote proposals for $10,000 in grant funds from the Community Block Grant (CDBG), received $10,000 in grant funds from the Clipper Ship Foundation and got $1,500 from the Merrimack Valley General Fund. Also this year, through Title I funding, the Family Center continued its partnership with the Lawrence Family Development Charter School by offering parents of children in the Charter School the opportunity to attend ESL and Citizenship classes. Lastly, the Family Center was also supported by a small amount of student paid fees at the time of their registration. As the Chair of the Board, I hope after reading the highlights found here, that you will spend time reading the following pages which were prepared by the leadership team of the Fund’s programs. As we embark on yet another year of strong outcomes and responsible growth, our Board of Directors is is determined to continue with the expansion of our programs at every level in order to keep up with the emergent needs of the community of Lawrence. We remain committed to our mission—strengthening families and building community through education. Sincerely, John C. Housianitis Chair, Board of Directors 4
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