Community Partners & Relations

At Education Comes First, we recognize that the strength of our impact comes from theincredible support of our community partners. Through sponsorships, volunteer efforts, sharedresources, and strategic collaborations, our partners help us expand opportunities for youth andenhance the quality of our out-of-school learning programs.

A Growing Network of Change-Makers

Over the years, we’ve cultivated strong relationships with leaders across five states and Puerto Rico, each contributing to our mission in meaningful ways:

Spectrum Cable (Tabula Rasa)

Supporting digital literacy and technology access forstudents.

PBS

Enhancing educational pilot programming through reading, technology, media and interactive learning.

Tutoring & Therapeutic Schools

Providing specialized academic andmental health support.

Bentley University

Engaging college students in mentorship and tutoringinitiatives.

Panda Express

Funding incentive based programs through generoussponsorships and employee volunteerism.

Lynn Labs for LEAP

Fostering STEM education and hands-on learningexperiences.

First Books

Supplying high-quality books to encourage literacy and a lovefor reading to support our work.

Haverhill Promise

Strengthening community-wide literacy efforts.

Together, We Create Lasting Change

Together, these partnerships broaden our reach, deepen our impact, and create lasting opportunities for young learners. Whether it’s through financial contributions, volunteer work, or shared expertise, our community partners are at the heart of what we do.