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• CALAIS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR for SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN read more here
• CALAIS FOUNDATION RAISES OVER $65K
for SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN 
(Photo Caption from left to right: Charles McClafferty Calais Foundation board president, Mary-Anna Holden Madison NJ mayor, David Leitner Calais School executive director, Matt Long keynote speaker & author, and Savannah Schechter Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2011)
NON-PROFIT | SOCIAL| PHOTOS| WHIPPANY, NJ - The Calais Foundation is pleased to announce they rose over $65,000 for special needs children at their Annual Gala themed “Beating the Odds”. The cocktail reception style event took place Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the prestigious Park Avenue Club located in Florham Park, NJ and featured critically acclaimed NYC firefighter, motivational speaker, and author of The Long Run, Matt Long. Dr. Vincent Aniello, Retired Assistant Superintendent of Special services for Parsippany-Troy Hills, and Howard Buxbaum, Vice President for Finance at Drew University, were honored for their commitment and dedication to improving the lives of special needs children.
The Calais Foundation’s Annual Gala was well attended by community leaders and business people. Notable guests included Mary-Anna Holden, Mayor of Madison, NJ, Angela Kubisky, Executive Vice President of Membership and Marketing for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, and photo magnet, Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2011 Savannah Schechter.
“I could not be more pleased with the results from this year’s Annual Gala. Raising $65,000 in this economy is an accomplishment,” stated Calais Foundation board president Charles McClafferty. “I am most grateful to all our sponsors, advertisers, and attendees. Also thank you to our board members and the faculty and staff at The Calais School for their commitment to making our gala a success. ”
The fundraising campaign and gala was spearheaded Calais Foundation Board President Charles McClafferty and Calais School Executive Director David Leitner together with the Calais Foundation Board of Trustees and The Calais School faculty and staff. Professional assistance was provided by The Art of Food, LLC and Johnson PR & Events.
The money raised by the Calais Foundation will be used to sponsor specialized learning activities and purchase a Smart Board for the Calais School. The Calais Foundation will also provide financial and volunteer support to other organizations serving the learning disabled community throughout northern New Jersey. Donations to the Calais Foundation can still me made on their website by visiting www.CalaisFoundation.org or by contacting Jennifer Tedeschi at 973-884-2030 x 251.
About the Calais Foundation
The Calais Foundation’s mission is to help children with serious learning and behavioral problems overcome their disabilities so they can lead responsible, productive lives. The Calais Foundation accomplishes its mission through its support of the Calais School, a not for profit K-12 school for special needs children, and by providing grants and volunteer support to other families and other organizations that serve the special needs community through educational programs, research, or support services.
THE CALAIS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS K-12 WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY
Do you know a child who sits home after school feeling alone and bored? Some children have difficulty making friends and fitting in with peers at their community school. A new service is available for students who need an enrichment program with fun activities after school.
The Calais School is proud to announce a new activities based, social skills enrichment program designed specifically for students with multiple learning disabilities in grades K-12. The program will provide a safe environment in addition to a meaningful, quality extension to the school day. The program will help ensure that students continue to develop academic, social, communication, and life skills essential to success.
We offer a wide variety of academic support, art, music, drama, and sports related activities integrated with social skills development. The program being offered is designed specifically to address the needs, abilities, and interest of the students. Teachers, teaching assistants, counselors, and qualified instructors will be working with the students.
For 40 years, The Calais School has been a leading private, non-profit provider in the field of special education serving students grades K-12. The school empowers and encourages students with special needs including ADHD, learning weaknesses, anxiety and mood disorders, and Autic Spectrum Disorders.
For further information, please refer to our website at www.thecalaisschool.org.