2012 Letters
“On behalf of Camp Hazen YMCA, I sincerely want to thank the Westbrook Foundation for its very generous contribution…to provide campership to Westbrook youth… We provide an environment where every camper feels safe, secure and accepted.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff of Camp Hazen YMCA, please accept our sincere appreciation and gratitude.”
- Denise Learned, Executive Director Camp Hazen YMCA
“We are grateful for your kindness and support in helping feed our community.”
- Kathy Peters, Shoreline Soup Kitchen Board Chair
“We know you care deeply for our the mission you have supported with your grant award and would want to know how much it means and how effective it is to the tutors and students Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore reaches. A student from China is learning to read work instructions to make him a more valuable and productive employee. Another student from Ecuador has, with the help of her tutor, opened her first bank account. You make success like these possible.”
- John Ferrara, Executive Director
“I would like to thank you for recognizing me with the Messerschmidt Scholarship. It is an honor to have The Westbrook Foundation provide me with this opportunity.” - Ryan Riggio
“On behalf of the Bush Hill Nature Center, we would like to thank you for your generous gift… This scholarship money will be able to provide financial assistance to Westbrook families to attend Bushy Hill Day Camp. At Bushy Hill our goal is to help people develop a strong connection with, and in reverence for our natural world. Bushy Hill is a safe, fun, non competitive environment where children can experience the wonders of nature.”
- Bushy Hill Director, Erik Becker and Bushy Hill Camp Director, Kelly “Noodle” Way
“The generosity of the Foundation and the supporters is greatly appreciated.”
- Linda S. Tucker (Her daughter Pamela received the Henry Ortner Memorial Scholarship to attend Duke University).
“I really appreciate your kindness and generosity.”
- Sara Buck (Barbara Spencer Memorial Scholarship and the Dorothy Christopher Hoyt Memorial Scholarship).
“I appreciate your belief in my abilities as I head off for the next chapter of my education.”
– Lara Higgins (Barbara Spencer Memorial Scholarship/Special Award)
“Thank you very much for selecting me to receive the Olin E. Neidlinger Music Scholarship. It is a tremendous honor…)
– Julie Blum
“By awarding me the Dorothy Christopher Hoyt Scholarship you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus on the most important aspect of school, learning. Thank you for your generosity and support.”
– Christopher Alaimo
“I have spent my entire school life in the Westbrook School system and know how fortunate I have been to have that opportunity. I have had great teachers who all worked to bring out the best in me and who gave me a strong moral and educational base. I am honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Henry Ortner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship and appreciate the recognition by the committee.”
– Jeanette Murphy
