Foundation honored at a celebration for California Nonprofits Day
SACRAMENTO – Last week Assemblyman David Hadley, R-Torrance, honored the Torrance Education Foundation as the 2016 Nonprofit of the Year for the 66th Assembly District at a celebration of California Nonprofits Day at the State Capitol.
“I’m proud to recognize the Torrance Education Foundation as the 2016 Nonprofit of the Year,” said Hadley. “Their work has helped Torrance students receive a 21st century education. They work tirelessly to provide our students with the extra support they need to go to college and prepare for great careers.
“Not only does the Torrance Education Foundation do a terrific job in its own right,” added Hadley, “but I chose them to show my support for all of our education foundations in the South Bay. The South Bay is the South Bay because of our high-quality public schools, and our education foundations are essential to making our schools among the best in the state. Thank you to TEF Executive Director Susan Swinburne for coming to the Capitol to be recognized!”
The Torrance Education Foundation has helped support the education of Torrance Unified School District students since 1992. In that time, the foundation has contributed more than $4 million to support the Torrance Unified School District and its students.
The foundation raises funds for college scholarships and teacher grants, and buys necessary classroom equipment. In addition, the foundation operates the South Bay Enrichment Academy, a summer school program that helps more than 2,000 children in the Torrance area to improve their classroom performance and prepare for college.
California Nonprofits Day was formally proclaimed by the State Legislature through the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 192.
Assemblyman David Hadley represents the 66th Assembly District, which includes the South Bay communities of Torrance, Gardena, Lomita, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and portions of Los Angeles.
Photo Caption: Assemblyman Hadley honors the Torrance Education Foundation with the 2016 66th Assembly District Nonprofit of the Year Award
