AT&T GRANT

AT&T awards $14,000 to NORWICH PATHWAY TO COLLEGE AND CAREERS PROGRAM

NORWICH, CT – Sankofa Education and Leadership Inc. has been awarded a $14,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation to support students in their pursuit of college and career goals.

The AT&T Foundation contribution will support student supplies, field trip transportation, scholarships, and other program expenses for the Pathway to College and Careers program, which provides educational, enrichment and mentorship programs to underserved high school students in Norwich.

“It is through these partnerships that students are afforded opportunities and increased options to choose their educational paths toward success,” Rep. Riley said. “I congratulate Sankofa Educational Leadership for their indispensable work and thank President John Emra and AT&T Connecticut for their generous support.”

Sankofa’s Pathway to College and Careers program will engage marginalized, under-represented and underserved high school students in three major areas: The Freedom 2 Be Creative, The Courage 2 Pursue Your Dreams and The Promise 2 Thrive and Succeed. Students will receive in-person or virtual learning assistance through workshops, guest speakers and visits to colleges.

“This invaluable contribution by AT&T Foundation will help prepare Norwich youth with the freedom and courage to pursue their dreams and the ability to thrive and succeed in college and in their careers,” said Ms. Carline Charmelus, Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc. Board Chair.

“AT&T aims to identify programs that are making real differences in the lives of local students, and this college and career readiness program is a prime example,” said John Emra, President, AT&T Connecticut. “The effort to prepare and support students in pursuit of their college and career goals is an impactful resource for Connecticut’s youth, and we are very proud to offer our support.”

PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE

The Educational, Cultural and Enrichment Programs: 

The health and economic stability of marginalized and underserved youth and families residing in the City of Norwich have been negatively impacted for the past two years due to Covid-19.  Many of our families face day to day challenges with food, housing and transportation insecurity and therefore many of our youth cannot afford the opportunities to attend quality enrichment programs to help them explore career opportunities during the summer. The Exploration to Propel Program will provide marginalized and underserved middle school aged youth with opportunities to participate in enrichment programs that focus on increasing youth participation in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

Pathways to College and Career Program

The Pathways to College and Career Program will focus on providing educational, enrichment, mentorship and internship programs in the area of STEM, Visual and Performing Arts, and Entrepreneurship.

The Freedom 2 Be Creative will engage students through workshops, forums and guest speakers both in-person and virtually to enhance student exploration of various careers and business opportunities, the Courage 2 Pursue Your Dreams will engage students by providing opportunities to visit colleges, art and cultural centers and businesses due to the fact many students do not have the available resources or transportation, the Promise 2 Thrive and Succeed will engage students through mentorships, internships and local, state and national opportunities to participate in competitive and non-competitive opportunities 

Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc. will collaborate with Norwich Public Schools (NPS), Integrated Day Charter School (IDCS), Norwich Free Academy Office of Diversity and the NAACP Norwich Branch to market and identify diverse underserved, underrepresented, socially and economically disadvantaged middle school aged youth to participate in the Exploration to Propel

2017 Nov: Barriers & benefits of becoming a non-profit board member

2014 Nov: Mobilizing our future Leaders – Part 3

INVITATION TO THE
2014
“MOBILIZING OUR FUTURE LEADERS”
A Town Hall Meeting focusing on
Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement/First Responders
with Our Diverse Communities and Providing Career
Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
6:00pm – 8:00pm
On the Campus of Three Rivers Community College
Multi-Purpose Room in the F – Wing

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Edward Derr at ederr@trcc.commnet.edu (p) 860.215.9255
Shiela Hayes at sshsealinc@yahoo.com (p) 919.219.2529
Hosted by
Three Rivers Community College &
Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc.

2015 April: Mobilizing our future leaders – Part 2

Dr. Grace Jones, President of Three Rivers Community College
and
Dr. Karin Edwards, Dean of Student Services
Invite you to join us for:
MOBILIZING OUR FUTURE LEADERS PART 2
A Panel Discussion focusing on the transference of Leadership to the youth of our Nation
Panelists include:

• United States Congressman Joe Courtney

• Connecticut State Senator Cathy Osten

• Executive Director of the Connecticut African American Affairs Commission, Glenn A. Cassis

• Norwich Mayor Deberey Hinchey

• New London Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio

Tuesday, April 15, 2014 ~ 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Three Rivers Community College Campus ~ Multi-Purpose Room
We cannot be satisfied as long as the average young American believes that they have nothing for which to vote, has no stake within our society, or believes that their vote does not count!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: PLEASE CONTACT
Edward Derr at ederr@trcc.commnet.edu (p) 860.215.9255
Shiela Hayes at sshsealinc@yahoo.com (p) 919.219.2529
Hosted by: Three Rivers Community College
Sponsored by Three Rivers Community College ConnCAS Educational Success Program, Three Rivers Community College Sociology Club, and Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc.

2019: Empty Bowls

2018: Empty Bowls

In 2018 we celebrated the 15th year of Empty Bowls at Three Rivers Community College.
This year two Service to Community Awards were given out.

1. The first went to Robert and Diane Groner. This award was given for the virtues of helping, giving and truely serving the community through their generous commitment to donating countless volunteer hours, financial support and encouragement to help feed the homeless, unemployed, underemployed and veterans at St. Vincent dePaul Place and Soup Kitchen of Norwich.

2. The second award was given to Stop and Shop #0615. This award was given for their commitment to helping feed the homeless, unemployed, underemployed and veterans at St. Vincent dePaul Place and Soup Kitchen of Norwich

Thank you all for your commitment to our community!

2017: Empty Bowls

2016 April: Empty Bowls

2016: Empty Bowls 

2016 Mar: 2nd Annual Professional Women’s Leadership Forum

2016 Aug: Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run

August 11, 2016 – The Rotary Celebrate Cultural Diversity Committee was honored to host the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run and receive their gifts for the work the Celebrate Cultural Diversity Committee has done for 4 years uniting peoples from all cultures to promote oneness and unity.

Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc is  proud to once again be a Sponsor of the Celebrate Cultural Diversity Event on September 21st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Howard T. Brown Memorial Park in downtown Norwich on Chelsea Harbor Drive.  For More Information, please visit the facebook.com/NorwichRotaryCelebrateDiversity

2016 Oct: Engaging our community in a conversation on Race, Policing and Violence

2020 Feb: 6th Annual Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate

“Resolved: The United States Should Ban Capital Punishment,” was  the topic of the sixth annual Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate 

held at Three Rivers Community College on February 21, 2020 hosted by Sankofa Education and Leadership, Inc.

Championship Novice Division 1st Place – Bacon Academy

Championship Advanced Division 1st Place – St. Bernard High School

 Semi-Fina1 Round Advanced 1st Place – Bacon Academy

Semi-Fina1 Round Advanced 2nd  Place – St. Bernard High School

Semi-Fina1 Round Novice 1st Place – Bacon Academy

Semi-Fina1 Round Novice 2nd Place – Marine Science Magnet High School 1

2019-2020 Most Valuable Debaters by Division

Bacon Academy – Novice – Sara Rosenthal; Advanced – Abby Auden

Marine Science Magnet High School – Novice – Paige LeMay; Advanced – May Courtney

Norwich Free Academy – Novice – Jackson Lee; Advanced – Dakota Burns

St. Bernard School – Advanced – Grace Reilly

Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School – Advanced – Breanna Jacques-Rojas

Congratulations to all of the participants and coaches with thanks to the supportive schools and parents.

A very special thank you  to Ashon Avent, Rev. Lynell Axson, Beryl Fishbone, Nicholas K. Fortson, Ayanti Grant, Esq., Miria Gray, Dr. Susan Iwanicki, Daniel King, Esq., Julia McGrath, Frank Manfredi, Esq., Lynda Rizzo-Stowe, Michael J. Stutz, and Gary Young for judging the debate.

Community sponsors were Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, Chelsea Groton Bank, Berkshire Bank, CorePlus Credit Union, Norwich Public Utilities, Putnam Bank, Mohegan Sun, Rotary Club of Norwich, Rotary Community Corp of Norwich, Three Rivers Community College.

Dr Grace Jones South Region Debate December 2019

The southern regional debate happened on Friday, December 13th and was hosted by the Marine Science Magnet High School.

2019 Dec: Dr Grace Jones North Region Debate

The northern regional debate happened on Friday, December 6th and was hosted by Norwich Free Academy.

2019 Feb: 5th Annual Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate

Dr. Grace Jones North Region Debate December 2018

2018 Dec: Dr. Grace Jones South Region Debate

Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones regional high school debates, southern region, December 7th

4th Annual Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones Debate

Advanced Division – Marine Science Magnet High School of SECT

2018 Jan: Dr Grace Jones South Region Debate

January 19, 2018. Debate teams from New London High School, Marine Science Magnet High School, and Three Rivers Middle College Magnet High School competed at in New London.