How We Started
In the fall of 2007, four kindergarten students without snacks and warm winter clothing inspired a few concerned teachers and parents to SPRING into action, so they organized a holiday drive for coats and gifts. Soon a small network of parents became Snack Fairies for young students without healthy snacks.
Some families in our community struggle to meet basic needs or find themselves in difficult circumstances. That’s where SPRING steps in to help.
SPRING provides necessary resources so that all children in Dobbs Ferry, regardless of means, can bloom, grow and reach their full potential. Over the years our programs have expanded to include academic guidance, musical instrument rentals, sports and enrichment support, senior awards and more. Today, SPRING assists over 260 Dobbs Ferry children.
Who We Are
SPRING is comprised mostly of volunteers who are invested in the Dobbs Ferry community. We believe the mission of SPRING is crucial for our community, to ensure equality, opportunity and support for those students who need it most.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Sharon Van Engen, Jamie Tobias - Co-Chairs
Sarah Khondker - Treasurer
Lori Kelly - Secretary
Emma Barcoe - Communications Chair
Jedediah Ilany - Fundraising Chair
Beth Fossner - Snack Fairies
Marissa Coulehan
Suzy Barnett
Tracy Baron
Christina Bochicchio
Susan Cohen
William Ford-Sussman
Milagro Galland
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Robin Larkins
It would not be possible to enrich the lives of so many children in Dobbs Ferry without the support and generosity of our partners. SPRING is so grateful to these special organizations.
Our Partners
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Ardsley Musical Instrument
AYSO Rivertowns Soccer
Broadway Training Center
Community Nursery School
Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry
Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church
Dobbs Ferry PTSA
Dobbs Ferry Public Library
Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Dobbs Ferry United Teachers
Dobbs Ferry Youth Little League
Family-to-Family
J Sports Academy
Mercy University
Rivertowns United
South Presbyterian Church
The Children’s Village
Story Salon
Village of Dobbs Ferry Parks & Recreation Department
Village of Dobbs
Ardsley Musical Instrument, AYSO Rivertowns Soccer, Broadway Training Center , Community Nursery School, Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry, Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church, Dobbs Ferry PTSA , Dobbs Ferry Public Library, Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation, Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, Dobbs Ferry United Teachers, Dobbs Ferry Youth Little League, Family-to-Family, J Sports Academy, Mercy University, Rivertowns United, South Presbyterian Church, The Children’s Village, Story Salon, Village of Dobbs Ferry Parks & Recreation Department, Village of Dobbs Ferry Youth Services Council
Ardsley Musical Instrument, AYSO Rivertowns Soccer, Broadway Training Center , Community Nursery School, Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry, Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church, Dobbs Ferry PTSA , Dobbs Ferry Public Library, Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation, Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, Dobbs Ferry United Teachers, Dobbs Ferry Youth Little League, Family-to-Family, J Sports Academy, Mercy University, Rivertowns United, South Presbyterian Church, The Children’s Village, Story Salon, Village of Dobbs Ferry Parks & Recreation Department, Village of Dobbs Ferry Youth Services Council
FAQ’s
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SPRING depends on the generosity of the community. The best way you can help is to make a donation, any amount helps. Further, people who select a recurring donation are regarded as SPRING Champions and receive regular updates on how their donation helps.
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Please contact Robin, our Executive Director at: executivedirector@springcommunitypartners.org
to find out if SPRING can help.
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Please go to the Events page to find out when our next event is. We hope you can make it.
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Our SPRING Champions are those who commit to supporting us on a recurring basis, learn more here
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SPRING was established in 2007. Learn more about our story here
