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DBEF donates $53,500 for renovation of physics lab

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
L- />R - Edward Hill, Steve Vaitses, Deborah Kenney, Kyle Alves, Marta Montleon, Paul Santos, Carl Sawejko, Jerry Gunner, Roger FALL RIVER - Diman Bengal Education Foundation board members and Diman school officials gathered at the school on 11/12/2015 to announce the Foundation has contributed $53,500 toward the Physics Classroom/Lab Renovation Project. The Foundation’s contribution reflects funding from Bank Five, Bay Coast Bank, Rodgers Family Foundation, Fall River Rotary Club, 1972 Diman graduate Frank Santos and funds from the Foundation’s general fund.

Started in July of 2013, the Foundation has provided funding for three other projects at the school. These include a Customer Service Center in the Auto Technology Shop, storage building addition for the Physical Education Department and site saw for the Carpentry Shop’s house building program.

The total cost of the Physics Project has been projected at $105,000. The balance of the remaining project expenses will be supported by school funds. This new science learning space is projected to be completed by September 2016.

The mission of the Foundation is to identify private funds that will support innovative learning opportunities and upgrades to facilities at Diman. During its three years of existence funds have been generated from events, local banks, community foundations, alumni donations, private companies, board members and local citizens. The four Foundation supported projects have totaled $86,700 in funding to the school. 

Contact:
Nathan Byrnes, Media Services Coordinator
nbyrnes@dimanregional.org
508-678-2891 x1870