OPMAD represents the combined efforts of over 250 parent, community, and staff volunteers, who have experienced the benefits of collaboration with one another for the benefit of children. This successful collaborative model of parent involvement provides parents with a vehicle to become more informed and involved in the schools. CALL 548-0301 TO VOLUNTEER !

HARTFORD COURANT VOLUNTEER OF THE WEEK SINCE 1994
Hyacinth Yennie 1994
Dorothy McCullum 1994
Kathleen Vega 1995
Ida Huertas 1995
Irene Hrynkiewicz 1997
Joy Clarke 1998
Dominga Garcia 1998
Nancy Rivera 1998
Angela Morgan 1998
Claudia Harris 1998
Joana Reyes 1999
Maria Capeles 1999
Vernette Joshua 2000
Breanne Evans 2000
Ramona Sablon 2000
Aileen Crabbe 2001

THE CITY OF HARTFORD "CATCH" AWARDS
Desiree Holloway
Deb Zack
Kathy Evans

COMMUNITY STARS
Joy Clarke 2001
Norma Castro 2001

AWARD RECIPIENTS

Rebecca Medina "If your're wondering what's cool for kids to do after school, you might want to ask Becky..." received The Hartford Courant's 11th Annual Volunteer Recognition for Education in 1994.

Cesar Mejia
Sama President's Award in 1997

THE SOUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE (SINA) AWARDS

Dulcie Giadone ........Jose Martinez
Hyacinth Yennie .......Nancy Galarza
Maria Capeles