Contact:
Julie Salmon
Program Director
508-234-9090 x 101
jsalmon@blackstonevalley.org
1st Annual Walk through Southwick's Zoo Benefit
On Sunday morning, June 12th the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation held its 1st Annual "Walk through Southwick's Zoo". Special thank you to those who braved the weather and participated in this unique experience to watch the animals be particularly active! Participants were greeted with goodie bags provided by Goretti's Supermarket, t-shirts and a special live animal presentation given by Betsey Brewer, the Founder & CEO of Earth, Ltd. Thanks to the generosity of Southwick's; ALL proceeds donated will benefit the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation and its mission to "Enrich Education & Strengthen Leadership" throughout the Blackstone Valley and its school districts. The Blackstone Valley Education Foundation convenes, collaborates with and connects people, ideas and programs that promote workforce development, engaging community practices, and tend to the personal and economic development of its residents. To find out more about the numerous programs the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation supports, please visit www.blackstonevalley.org/education.
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About the Education Foundation
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit umbrella organization for all Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce school-business related activities and cultural programs. Our Mission: To lead and support education that promotes workforce development and enhances the quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.
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About the Chamber
The mission of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley and meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley. The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the eleven towns in the Massachusetts BV Region: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge. For more information on the Chamber please contact administrator@blackstonevalley.org or call 508 234 9090 X101.





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