Our Towns Read Our Town
It was an unforgetable afternoon uniting Maplewood and South Orange in celebration of community, connection, and the everyday beauty of life.
Thanks to everyone who atteded or sponsored, helping us raise over $26,000 to support teachers and provide educational opportunities for every student in our towns.
Our Mission
Champion Excellence
enhancing student experiences through meaningful programs, grants and funding that advance best educational practices
Address Equity
addressing the opportunity gap and unmet educational needs for vulnerable students in the District
Build Community
working with stakeholders (students, families, teachers, administrators, volunteers, community at large) to strengthen and enrich educational experiences
Deliver Solutions
listening to stakeholders, evaluating options, and responding to evolving needs throughout the District
Volunteer Tutor Program
Educator Grants
Achieve offers 2 rounds of funding for innovtive educator proposals per year. The application for our “Deborah Prinz Educator Grants” is now open.
Most recently, Achieve funded 41 grants totaling nearly $62,000 in the fall of 2025. Those grants can be seen here.
Grants for Educators Grants in Action Riecke Fellowship
Testimonials
As always, I am honored to receive an Achieve grant. The committee’s commitment to enriching the lives of our students and fulfilling the wishes of teachers is greatly appreciated and I am truly grateful.
Susan Brody, Educator
Achieve’s music scholarships have opened the door to so much more than voice lessons. I have gained new skills, opportunities, self-esteem, and a teacher who has been a mentor for growing into the adult world.
Scott, VPMI Scholarship Recipient
Events
Thank You to Achieve’s Sustaining Sponsors
