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Canton Alliance for Public Education Needs You!

A call for volunteers and summary of the Canton Alliance for Public Education.

The (CAPE) is a non-profit community organization made up of parents, teachers and community members dedicated to supporting excellence in the . The mission of CAPE is to help fund innovative programs that are outside of the normal school department budget.

Fundraising is done throughout the year, with a membership drive, the , their and the . Grants are 
awarded in the spring and the fall. Since 2004, CAPE has awarded over $168,000.00 in grants, not counting those issued in the Spring 2011 grant cycle.

Made up of several dedicated volunteers, CAPE is always looking for new volunteers, whether it be something as big as helping to run the Spelling Bee, being on the grant committee, filling a board position or just assisting at an event.  New volunteers bring new ideas and help keep the volunteer organization moving forward.

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Whether you are new to Canton or have had children  for a number of years or just would like to help support public education in Canton, consider joining CAPE and volunteering to help on an event. You will get to work with a great group of people and, more importantly, help support innovative programs in the .

For more information about CAPE and how to volunteer or support CAPE visit their website at www.cantoneducation.org

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About the Author: Christine Smith is a Realtor, Buyer's Agent, Attorney, Social media fan, parent and Canton resident.  She writes about real estate and events in the Canton area on her blog – Canton MA Events and Real Estate.

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