Graduation Memories and Future College Plans


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Save the Date: Shepherds 25th Anniversary Gala


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Dear Shepherds Friends,

 

It is with great pleasure that Shepherds celebrates the end of the 2022-2023 academic year and looks forward to our 25th year of “Changing Lives…One Student at a Time!”


Our first highlight is the 100% graduation rate of Shepherds’ Class of 2023 at both of our partner schools. This achievement is all that more impressive when compared to the historical graduation rates of their peers in local city public schools of 65-70%. See the great colleges and universities the Notre Dame Shepherds’ Class of 2023 students are attending.


This graduating class had the full impact of COVID remote learning, split scheduling and social isolation making their accomplishments that much more impressive. Our students’ academic successes are not only the result of their hard work, but the dedication of their mentors, and the generosity of our financial supporters. Thank you all for what really brings substance and meaning to Shepherds’ motto.


We encourage our mentors to stay in touch this summer and have some fun in this more relaxed and more flexible time for your students. A brief list of ideas is presented below. If your schedules permit, consider getting together with other mentor-student teams. Shepherds staff is available to coordinate, answer questions and suggest other possibilities.


We’re also ramping up to welcome the 5 new young men and their mentors for the Notre Dame/Shepherds Class of 2027. Speaking of which, be sure October 19th is marked in bright letters on your fall calendars to join us at our 25th Anniversary Gala.


Have a wonderful summer. Stay Safe and Enjoy!


Gratefully,


DRM

GRADUATION MEMORIES

AND BEST OF LUCK TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS

4TH QUARTER HONORS

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR MENTORS & STUDENTS

School is out...but mentoring is still in! 



Summer is a perfect time for mentors and students to do fun, outdoor activities. We have made a list of "things to do" and "places to eat" in the Bridgeport/Fairfield area. These are also great things to do as a group! So, call on other mentors and students and pick a place...and have FUN! Click on each link for additional information, location and details.

THINGS TO DO


Sheffield Island

IT Adventure Ropes Course New Haven

Pottery fun and painting fun! Fairfield

Downtown Cabaret Theater Bridgeport  

Park City Disc Golf at Veterans Park in Bridgeport

Take a beautiful Ferry ride to Port Jefferson

Mini Golf

Shelton Sports Center

PLACES TO EAT


Harborview Black Rock

Fireside Deli

Pepe’s Pizza Fairfield

FlipSide Burger Fairfield

Hub And Spoke Bridgeport


FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

25th Anniversary Gala - Great Sponsorship Opportunities Available

The Board of Directors and the Educate & Empower Gala Committee are actively soliciting sponsors for Shepherds 25th Anniversary Gala, being held October 19th at The Inn at Longshore in Westport.


Gala Sponsorships and advertising from $250 to $50,000 provide great visibility for commercial and professional organizations at this event with over 250 high net-worth attendees supporting Shepherds plus on-line visibility for up to six months. Each sponsorship dollar assures more funds flow to

support more Shepherds students in the years ahead. Please visit our gala website at: shepherds.givesmart.com for more information.


If you know of any business or individual who might be interested in sponsorship, please contact Jane MacDonald at jmacdonald@shepherdsmentors.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2023

Enjoy the Summer!


SEPTEMBER 2023

Thursday, 9/21 (Tentative Date) Class of 2027 New Mentor Training Pt. 1 (in person) - 4:30-6:30pm


OCTOBER 2023

Thursday, 10/5 4:30-5:30pm Class of 2027 Student/Family Training

Thursday, 10/5 6:00-7:30pm Kickoff Celebration - ALL STUDENTS, MENTORS & FAMILIES

Tuesday, 10/10 6:00-8:00pm Class of 2027 New Mentor Training Pt. 2 (via Zoom)

SAVE THE DATE: SHEPHERDS 25th ANNIVERSARY GALA

All members of the Shepherds community - past and present - are invited to mark their calendars for the Shepherds 25th Anniversary Gala being held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at The Inn at Longshore in Westport.


Shepherds only holds a major event like this every five years! It’s critical to building the financial resources to support more students over the years between events. 25th Gala Event Information

MENTORING


Please invite your friends whom you think might be interested to check out Shepherds website, send us an email info@shepherdsmentors.org or call us at

(203) 367-4273 to discuss the opportunity to “change a life….”

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