Bridging Gaps So Children Thrive
SPRING is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a strong foundation of support, belonging and participation for Dobbs Ferry children with limited resources. SPRING provides access to a broad range of community, school and extracurricular activities and advocates to ensure inclusion for all children.
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Upcoming Events
Bridging Gaps So Children Thrive
Our Programs
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Summer Camp
SPRING works with the Dobbs Ferry Parks and Recreation Department to provide funding for children to attend day camp.
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Enrichment
SPRING works with local organizations including to fund student participation in year-round enrichment programs, classes and activities.
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Nursery School Scholarships
SPRING works with Dobbs Ferry nursery schools to provide discounted tuition for students who qualify.
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Sports
SPRING partners with school and community sports programs by assisting families with registration and equipment costs.
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Musical Muses
SPRING encourages music participation by covering the cost of instrument rentals.
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School Supplies
SPRING provides children with the required supplies for the start of the school year.
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High School Support
SPRING ensures that all students have the resources for test prep classes, uniform costs for certain sports and a yearbook for senior year.
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Kids Can!
SPRING facilitates food drives throughout the year. Food donations are collected in Springhurst classrooms to stock the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry.
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Help-a-Child 2.0
SPRING connects families most in need with community members who fulfill specific seasonal clothing and sports equipment requests.
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Food Support
SPRING helps local families meet their food needs through our partnership with the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry and Family-to-Family.
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Early Literacy
SPRING founded and continues to support the early literacy program for at-risk children at Springhurst Elementary School.
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Crisis Intervention
SPRING responds to families experiencing exceptional hardship due to extended illness, or sudden loss of employment and other family emergencies, on a case by case basis.
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Project Explore
Through the help of partners, SPRING offers Middle School students a program emphasizing curiosity, independence and problem solving.
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Senior Awards
SPRING offers three different awards to graduating seniors each year: the Jonathan Greengrass In Our Backyard Award to students with dedication to local community service; the SPRINGBoard Award to students with financial need and plans for further education; and the Sean Grogg Memorial Award for students with determination, resilience and kindness.
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Coat Drive
SPRING coordinates an annual drive to provide winter coats for local children and adults.
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Snack Fairies
Through the generosity of volunteers, SPRING provide daily healthy snacks for children at Springhurst Elementary.
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Pool Passes
SPRING works with the Dobbs Ferry Recreation Department to provide discounted memberships to families.
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Clothing Suport
SPRING partners with The Sharing Shelf to provide clothing for local children most in need.