first r foundation celebrates 25 years!On October 22, 2025, First R Foundation celebrated 25 years of bringing books to Cape Ann’s kindergarten and first-grade classrooms with a special reception honoring our volunteer readers and our founder, Patricia Earle, as she retired after 25 years of dedicated service to local children.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Markoff Foundation for generously sponsoring this wonderful event, held at The Gloucester House. During the celebration, First R presented the Frances Ferrante Service Award to longtime volunteer Jennifer Orlando for her many years of commitment to our mission. Debby Nelson and Patrick Thorpe kept the fun going at First R’s traditional raffle table—and a great time was had by all! |
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countdown to kindergarten |
First R is pleased to be involved with "Countdown to Kindergarten" each year. Our fantastic affiliates Gloucester Education Foundation, Pathways for Children and Gloucester public schools collaborate to make going back to school fun. As always, First R will be handing out books to each incoming kindergartener. COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN 2025: Wednesday, August 20, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Gloucester High School Field House, Gloucester, MA 01930 Thursday, August 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rockport Public Library, Rockport, Massachusetts 01966 |
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