Global Learning Charter Public School to Hold Annual Global Gala Scholarship Fundraiser on May 9th

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - April 30, 2025 - PRLog -- Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, will hold its annual Global Gala scholarship fundraiser on Friday, May 9^th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth.

The longest-serving charter school in New Bedford is a tuition-free public charter school that serves 500 students in grades 5-12. GLCPS offers a small, personalized, college preparatory learning environment in which students are encouraged to realize their full potential, both academically and personally.

Each year, the Global Gala raises money for the Global Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships for graduating seniors and for eligible students to attend summer academic travel programs. The Global Scholarship Fund provides equitable access to these programs while alleviating the financial burden for students and their families. All funds raised go directly back to the students and will positively impact the future of the SouthCoast economic development and strengthen the workforce in the region.

The Global Gala is one of the ways the school celebrates partnerships with both local and international institutions. This year's community partner is Southeastern Massachusetts YMCA.

Guests will enjoy a variety of hors d'oeuvres and desserts and will be able to purchase beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

Sponsors to date include BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, HR knowledge and Tremblay's Bus Company at the Summa Cum Laude level. At the Magna Cum Laude level sponsors are: Sylvia Insurance, an Alera Group; Lambauer Heating and Plumbing, Inc.; John and Nancy LaPann; Verde Advantage; GLCPS Board of Trustees; and GLCPS Administrative Council. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets are $60.00 and can be purchased on the school's website. For more information on purchasing tickets, serving as a sponsor, or providing auction contributions, please contact Amey Bissonnette at 508-991-4105 or visit the GLCPS website at www.glcps.org. All members of the community are welcome.

"Our Global Gala is a wonderful celebration of our community and an important fundraising effort that creates extraordinary educational opportunities for our students," said Stephen Furtado Jr., Executive Director of GLCPS. "We thank our community partners and sponsors for their consistent support of our mission to create lifelong learners."

About Global Learning Charter Public School

Open to New Bedford residents, Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) is a tuition-free public charter school that currently serves 500 students in grades 5-12. Launched in 2002 as a Horace Mann charter school, GLCPS became a Commonwealth charter school in 2006. Additional information is available on the school's website at www.glcps.org or call 508-991-4105.