Partner Spotlight: The Abell Foundation

Partner Spotlight: The Abell Foundation

Joe Manko, Program Officer for Education at The Abell Foundation, shared recently that he describes Springboard Collaborative as a “triple good,” benefiting students, families, and teachers. The Abell Foundation is a private foundation focused exclusively on Baltimore...
Partner Spotlight: Gale Community Academy’s Volunteer Program

Partner Spotlight: Gale Community Academy’s Volunteer Program

Niurka Morales, a devoted mother of two and a fervent supporter of education, shares her remarkable journey from volunteering to becoming a School Security Officer at Gale Community Academy in Rogers Park. Having lost her job as a store manager in 2012, Niurka seized...