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March 25, 2011
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield
County announced today that it has received a grant from the
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, a state agency.
This grant was awarded through the Endowment Fund program
and its funds may be used to support organizational
operating expenses, programs and activities, or capital
improvements.
State grants are awarded through
a competitive process. This grant signifies that
Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County provides a high
level of quality in its programs, community service and
administrative ability.
Based in Bridgeport and serving
the greater Fairfield County community, Neighborhood Studios
has provided arts education to children at risk and those
with special needs for over 30 years. Our goals are to
improve academic performance, increase graduation rates, and
serve as a catalyst for lifelong success. Our programs
instill discipline, commitment and independence, which
contribute to higher self-esteem and sustained
accomplishments that last a lifetime.
The Connecticut Commission on
Culture & Tourism brings together tourism, film, history and
the arts. Its mission is to preserve and promote
Connecticut’s culture and tourism assets in order to enhance
the quality of life and economic vitality of the state.
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