SSYP Gathering Nominations for the 2011 Stars 40 Under 40 Awards.
SSYP has signed on to be a nominating partner for the 2011 Stars 40 Under 40 Awards. These awards are seeking to identify leaders in all sectors of the South Shore economy including education, technology, visual and performing arts, banking/finance, real estate, construction, retail, entertainment, food service/restaurant industry, health care, human services, government, law enforcement, media, telecommunications, marketing, and others.
About Stars:
Their role in the community:
With forty years of experience, Stars (formerly South Shore Day Care Services) is one of the state’s most respected early education and youth development community-based organizations. Throughout the year over 1200 children, ages 2 months to 16 years, attend our family child care system, 3 preschool centers, 8 school age centers, middle school program, high school program and summer camp. They are committed to serving a diverse population, with an emphasis on supporting low-income parents and at-risk children.
Four core goals form the foundation of their work.
They are to:
- Enable parents to work
- Help each child reach their full developmental potential
- Facilitate positive youth development
- Improve academic achievement for students at risk of academic failure
Their 3 nationally accredited preschool centers are located in Quincy, Randolph and Weymouth. Our 29 family child care providers are located in Braintree, Holbrook, Quincy, Randolph, Weymouth and Whitman. Their school age programs are located in Abington, Quincy, Randolph and Weymouth. Our 8 week summer day camp is located at Hale Reservation in Westwood. They provide year round care and support for working families including information, referral, and advocacy, as well as emergency assistance for basic needs.
SSYP is hoping to help Stars reach their goal of 300 nominations by June 30. We hope you will consider nominating your friends, family, clients or colleagues. The nomination deadline is Thursday, June 30, 2011, and the Awards event will be on Friday, September 15, 2011.
