Bridging Gaps So Children Thrive

Clothing Support

SPRING partners with The Sharing Shelf to provide clothing for Dobbs Ferry children most in need.

Coat Drive

SPRING coordinates an annual drive to provide winter coats for local children and adults.

Crisis Intervention

SPRING responds to families experiencing exceptional hardship due to extended illness/hospitalization, sudden loss of employment and other family emergencies on a case by case basis. If a family experiences such a crisis, we recommend reaching out to the school social worker for additional support. 

Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry

SPRING co-founded and currently helps with day-to-day operations of the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry. SPRING also provides school district and community information during pantry hours.

Early Literacy

SPRING founded and continues to support the early literacy program for at-risk children at Springhurst Elementary School.

Enrichment

SPRING works with local organizations including Broadway Training Center and Garage Pod to fund student participation in year-round enrichment programs, classes and activities. In summer 2020, SPRING ran its first in-person enrichment program hosted by The Children’s Village, and launched Project Explore and SPRING Summer Academy in 2021.

Family Bingo

SPRING hosts virtual family Bingo for Springhurst families and raises money and awareness at the same time!

Food Support

SPRING helps local families meet their food needs through our partnership with the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry and by working with Hastings-on-Hudson nonprofit Family-to-Family.

Help-a-Child 2.0

SPRING connects families most in need with community members who fulfill specific seasonal clothing and sports equipment requests. Volunteers also purchase supplies for the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry.

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. 

KidsCan!

SPRING facilitates several KidsCan! food drives throughout the year. Springhurst children collect food donations in their classrooms to stock the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry.

Musical Muses

SPRING encourages music participation in all three Dobbs Ferry district schools by covering the cost of instrument rentals. We also connect interested students with the RiverArts scholarship program.

Nursery School Scholarships

SPRING works with Dobbs Ferry nursery schools to provide discounted tuition for students who qualify. 

Pool Passes

SPRING works with the Dobbs Ferry Recreation Department to provide discounted memberships to families.

Project Explore

SPRING partners with Erica Chapman, founder of the DKDK Project to offer middle school students a program emphasizing curiosity, independence and problem solving.

School Supplies

SPRING provides children with the required supplies for the start of the school year.

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.

Sports

SPRING encourages participation by partnering with school and community sports programs by assisting families with registration and equipment costs.  See CONTACT US for how to apply for assistance.

Spring Summer Academy

SPRING partners with the Dobbs Ferry School District to offer academic and social-emotional support for children in grades K-6.

Snack Fairies

SPRING volunteers provide daily healthy snacks for children who need them.

Summer Camp

SPRING works with the Dobbs Ferry Parks and Recreation Department to provide funding for children to attend day camp.