Cumberland School Volunteers, Inc.

Yesterday, the Cumberland School Volunteers received a grant in the amount of $2,000 from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation. We are grateful for this grant and for the trust and confidence it signifies. We are so very thankful for their continued support.
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The Cumberland School Volunteers is pleased to announce Catherine Galgay was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Community Service Award.
Catherine has volunteered in many different ways to support the youth in our community. She has volunteered over 250 hours, tutoring students in Math and Spanish, volunteering at the Senior Center and taking part in several Student Government activities, such as Turkey Drives and Adopt-a-Family.
Congratulations, Catherine. Best of luck in your future endeavors. 🎓💫

Last Friday, the Cumberland School Volunteers made their last Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) visit to Garvin for the 2022-2023 school year! Each student left with a new book, a bookmark, and stickers! 🌸
It was a great visit! 😎

Thank you to the volunteers!
⭐️ Jennifer Rondeau, Meg Greene, Isabel Neves, and Jenn Allen ⭐️ You are appreciated!

Yesterday, the Cumberland School Volunteers made their last Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) visit to BF Norton for the 2022-2023 school year! Each student left with a new book or two, bookmarks and stickers! 🌸 It was a great visit! 😎

Shout-out to the first-graders!
EVERY 1st grade student completed the winter reading challenge, earning an extra book and a freeze pop reward! Bravo!

Thank you to the volunteers!
⭐️ Jennifer Rondeau, Brooke Washington, Diane Grenon and Isabel Neves ⭐️
You are appreciated!

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate our volunteers and support the Cumberland School Volunteers. It was a wonderful night!

Special thanks to our distinguished guests: Superintendent Dr. Philip Thornton, Councilman Michael Kinch, School Committee Members Amy Vogel and Denis Collins. On behalf of the CSV board, thank you for your support.

Also, congratulations to our award recipients: Amy Thistle (CHILL), Tamika Soullier (Ashton), Jennifer Allen (Garvin), Kim Nichols (BF), Ali L'Heureux (Community), Jennifer O'Reilly (Cumberland Preschool Center), Isabel Neves (RIF), and Jennifer Rondeau (RIF). These individuals have made an outstanding contribution of their time and talents to their schools and CSV programs. Thank you!

And a very special thank you to Councilman Michael Kinch for his support of the Cumberland School Volunteers, its programs and the children in the community. 📚 Thank you for recognizing the value of the Cumberland School Volunteers and its programs.

🌟🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to AMY THISTLE, TAMIKA SOULLIER, ALI L’ HEUREUX, KIMBERLY NICHOLS, JENNIFER ALLEN, JENNIFER O’REILLY, ISABEL NEVES and JENNIFER RONDEAU. 🌟🏆 They all will be receiving a Volunteer Recognition Award for sharing their time and talents with the students in Cumberland.

Please join us at the Recognition Event on Thursday, May 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm (remarks at 6:30) at the Cumberland Library Community Room. We will be celebrating all volunteers and giving special recognition to these women.
You may RSVP to 401-658-1600 x374, [email protected], or in the comment section below!
We hope to see you there!

One week from tomorrow!
We hope to see you there!

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) invite you to join us Thursday, May 4th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Cumberland Library Community Room for the CSV Annual Volunteer Recognition Event.

The CSV will recognize those that support the CSV organization and volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the Cumberland schools!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🎓

The Cumberland School Volunteers is pleased to announce it will again be offering one $500 scholarship to a graduating CHS senior. The award will be given to a student who has been actively engaged in volunteer community service activities throughout their high school career.

If interested in applying please complete the google form link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7PDb4GyJe91I_4mrBskkMOejZhKs5upUR_9JnBzm2z8xhVw/viewform

*APPLICATION DEADLINE April 28th

Cumberland School Volunteers Community Service Award The Cumberland School Volunteers is offering one $500 scholarship to a CHS senior who has been actively engaged in volunteer community service activities and/or has participated in charitable activities. If you are applying to college and are eligible, please complete this form. *Prior to submission...

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The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) is participating in 401Gives on April 1st!
Please consider making a donation to the CSV organization, so we can continue doing work with and for our community!
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The Cumberland School Volunteers is pleased to share it is the proud recipient of grants from Senator Ryan Pearson and Senator Roger Picard. The grants support the Reading is Fundamental program offered in all 5 Cumberland elementary schools, including all preschool classrooms.

The program is made possible through the generosity of these grants as well as others, donations and fundraising efforts. Thank you for believing in the value of this program. For more information about the CSV and its programs, visit www.cumberlandschoolvolunteers.org

THANK YOU to Brian Hunter and Hunter Insurance for their support of the Cumberland School Volunteers and the Reading Is Fundamental program. 📚🤓

The RIF program at Ashton yesterday was a huge success! Over 600 books were given to students. The kids were very excited. Thank you so much to Mrs. Karbonik, the faculty and staff. Also thank you to the volunteers who make this program possible: Diane Grenon, Mary Jutunen, Kelly White, Jordan Brown, Sindhu Guna, and Shreedevi Joshi. Your assistance was greatly appreciated!

We look forward to our next visit.

Happy reading! 🤓📚

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) had a wonderful visit to Cumberland Hill yesterday for the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Program. Perfect timing to wrap up Reading Week.

Bringing the program back into the school for the first time since the pandemic was truly a pleasure. The students were kind, respectful, and grateful. Each left with a book of their choice, a bookmark, some stickers, and big smiles.
It was a great day! 😄

A special thank you to the volunteers:
Kelly White, Diane Grenon, Jennifer Karakoç, Rachel Rice, and Isabel Neves.
You are so very appreciated!

Happy reading. 📚⚓️🤓

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On Monday, the Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) visited Garvin for their 2nd Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) distribution. Every student left with a book of their choice, some stickers and big smiles. It was a great day to spread our LOVE of reading with the students. ❤️
Thank you to all the volunteers!
🌟Diane Grenon, Kelly White, Rose Walkowski, Ashley Norman, and Isabel Neves 🌟
You are greatly appreciated. 📚

A special thank you to Mia Ackerman for securing a grant to support the Reading Is Fundamental program in Cumberland. This grant is instrumental in the CSV’s ability to offer the program. We are grateful for her support of the Cumberland School Volunteers, its programs and the children in the community.

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) visited B.F. Norton for their 2nd Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) distribution today. Every student left with a book of their choice, some stickers and big smiles. It was a great day! 🤓
Thank you to all the volunteers!
🌟Jennifer Vincent, Mary Jutunen, Sarah Koutros, Isabel Neves and Diane Grenon 🌟
You are appreciated. 📚

Mark your calendars ✔️📆

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) is participating in the 401Gives on April 1st! Please consider making a donation to the CSV organization, so we can continue doing work with and for our community!


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Support Cumberland School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV) | 401Gives I’m ready to support Cumberland School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV) on April 1, 2023 during 401Gives. Learn more about Cumberland School Volunteers, Inc. (CSV) and all the other organizations participating in 401Gives.

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

The CSV would like to thank local book author, John Johnson, for the donation of his book titled ‘Watson and the Terrific Ten’, shared with the elementary students of Cumberland at the last Reading Is Fundamental events!
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Today, the Cumberland School Volunteers brought the RIF program to Community School for students in grades 3-5! The kids were excited about their book selections, and they all left with a new book 📚, some stickers ⛄️❄️🎄🦌, and a big smile! 😁

It was a great day.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the program a success: Keely Monahan Griffin, Kelly White, Beth Hunter, Kate Dube, Isabel Neves, and Jennifer Lynn Allen. Thank you for your time, it is much appreciated.

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The Cumberland School Volunteers had a wonderful visit to Community School today for the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Program, grades K-2. Bringing the program back into the school for the first time since the pandemic was truly a pleasure. We loved seeing the students’ smiles and excitement.

A special thank you to the volunteers from Community School, Ellen Moir Leary & Kate Dube and Garvin School, Meg Greene, Rose Walkowski & Isabel Neves!

I literally couldn’t have done it without you!

You are appreciated.

We look forward to our visit next Friday, visiting grades 3-5.

Happy reading. 🤓📚

Volunteers needed for the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Program visits to Community School on 12/9 (K-2) and 12/16 (3-5). Please reach out if you can spare a few hours of your time for a great program!

Happy Thanksgiving from the
Cumberland School Volunteers! 🍁🦃📚

The Cumberland School Volunteers had a wonderful visit to Ashton School today for the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Program! The atmosphere at Ashton was positive and welcoming, kudos to all the Ashton staff and parents of each student, the kids were kind, respectful, and grateful.

A special thank you to the volunteers, Sarah Koutros, Mary Jutunen, Shreedevi Joshi, Sindhu Guna, Jaklyn Dextradeur Centracchio, and Diane Grenon. You are appreciated!!

We look forward to our next visit.

Happy reading! 🤓📚

A special thank you to State Representative Mia Ackerman, Senator Ryan Pearson & Senator Roger Picard for their continuous support of the Cumberland School Volunteers. Each year, the legislative grants secured on their behalf are a tremendous help in purchasing books for our literacy program, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). Their efforts to support the programs and services offered by the Cumberland School Volunteers is greatly appreciated.

The Cumberland School Volunteers had a fantastic time at the ‘Haunted Not So Scary Family Fun Day’ at Diamond Hill Park today, and were able to get over 300 brand new books into the hands of children in just two hours! 📙📗📘📕
A huge shout-out to the Cumberland Parks & Recreation Department for organizing the event, creating a fun afternoon for children and their families!
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Don’t forget to stop by Diamond Hill Park tomorrow between 12pm-2pm! Kids will have a blast walking through the 13th World Trail 👻, meeting Cumberland’s Finest 🚔, and will leave with a brand-new book 📚 and goodie bag! 🍭

It was an amazing RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) Day at Garvin today!

We hope the kids enjoy their new books!

Thanks to these generous RIF volunteers who helped today: Jill Day, Rose Walkowski, Diane Grenon, Meg Greene, Ashley Norman and Mary Jutunen. You are truly appreciated!

Happy reading! 📚🤓

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) Organization is preparing for next weekend’s - Haunted Not So Scary Family Fun Day - event being held at Diamond Hill Park! 👻🎃

The CSV will be handing out new books free to all children (preK- grade 5). 📚

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” 🎁

Come join us for an afternoon of fun!

We hope to see you there!

Great RIF Day at BF Norton today!
We hope the kids enjoy their new books!
Happy reading! 📚🤓
Thanks to these generous RIF volunteers who helped today: Jennifer Vincent, Sarah Koutros, and Sabine Garant! You are appreciated.

The Cumberland School Volunteers hope all students, staff, and parents are off to a great start in the 2022-2023 school year!
The organization looks forward to working with and supporting volunteerism in Cumberland schools again this year!

We would like to thank all the supporters that recognized the value and importance of the CSV and its programs and services in the 2021-2022 school year.

● PepsiCo
● Senator Ryan Pearson
● Hunter Insurance
● Navigant Credit Union
● Pawtucket Credit Union
● Bristol County Savings Bank
● Through the United Way campaign Ms. Cindy Chabot and Mr. James Thorsen
● The Cumberland School Department
● Community and Garvin Elementary Schools
● The women educators from Cumberland Schools with the ETA Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa
● State Representative Mia Ackerman
● Senator Roger Picard
● Author John Johnson
● Councilman Michael Kinch
● Heather Chea in loving memory of her aunt, Denise Teixeira, an alumnus of CHS that loved to volunteer, lending a helping hand anytime she could to the children of Cumberland.

The Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that has promoted and supported volunteerism in the schools and community for over 50 years. The CSV must raise the funds (grants, donations, etc.) to support the program and wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our community!
Thank you!

Today, the Cumberland School Volunteers received a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation. We are grateful for this grant, and for the trust and confidence it signifies. We thank them for their continued support for the Cumberland community.

Today, the Cumberland School Volunteers presented an award to State Representative Mia Ackerman for her 20 years as a dedicated volunteer. We are so grateful for her and all her hard work and commitment to the organization and the community! 🏆

This year, the Cumberland School Volunteers wanted to acknowledge the PTO Presidents at all the elementary schools for their hard work and dedication by dropping off beautiful flowers to their Field Day celebrations, reminding them they are very much appreciated. Thank you for all that you do! 💐🌸🌼🌺🌷🌹

Today, the Cumberland School Volunteers brought the final RIF visit of the school year to B.F. Norton Elementary! The kids were excited about their book selections, and they all left with a new book and a big smile! It was a great day! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the program a success… Eric Resendes, Mary Juntunen, Diane Grenon, and Isabel Neves.
Thank you!
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The Cumberland School Volunteers is pleased to announce Michael Ciolino was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Community Service Award. Michael has volunteered over 450 hours of service within the community. He has volunteered with the Miriam Hospital, St. John Vianney’s Youth Projects, as well as donated his time to a variety of other events and causes within Cumberland. Congratulations, Michael, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

A very special thank you to the ETA Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an organization of women educators from Cumberland’s schools, for their generous donation. Thank you for recognizing the value of the Cumberland School Volunteers and its programs. It was truly a pleasure to meet a wonderful group of retired women educators, and seeing familiar faces from my past. Again, thank you for including the Volunteers, and for your support.