Friends,
This week, I was pleased to partner with Walgreens and the Providence Public School District to help recognize the extra effort that our teachers make in the lives of our children.
Walgreens has generously provided each of the District’s teachers with 25,000 Balance Rewards points, valued at $25 each, to be used for future purchases at Walgreens. The cards were distributed to teachers earlier this week as a small way to say thank you for all that they do for Providence’s children and families.
We are grateful to Walgreens for this donation in recognition of our teachers. It is truly representative of the company’s ongoing commitment to our local community.
Become a Reading Tutor in the Providence Schools
I encourage you to get involved in our schools by donating some time to make a difference in the lives of our young people. This year, we are pleased to be working again with Inspiring Minds, a local non-profit organization dedicated to connecting local volunteers with opportunities in Providence schools.
Inspiring Minds is now actively recruiting volunteers, particularly those who are comfortable speaking both English and Spanish, to help our English Language learners improve their reading skills. To learn more about how you can get involved, contact Mary Burke at mburke@inspiringmindsri.org.
I hope everyone is starting this school year off on the right foot, and I am looking forward to working with all of you in the coming months.
Sincerely,
Angel Taveras
Mayor |
