What We Do

The Feinstein Jr. Scholar Pantry & Caring Closet Program provides grant funding to Feinstein Leadership Schools to stock and maintain food and other essential items for families in need. These school-based pantries serve as beacons of hope – supporting students, families, and community members while teaching Jr. Scholars the importance of compassion, generosity, and helping one another. Through this program, more than 200 Feinstein Leadership Schools across Southern New England are equipped to make a meaningful difference every day and ensure that no member of their community faces hardship alone.

The Feinstein Jr. Scholar Kindness Tree Program celebrates the many acts of kindness happening inside Feinstein Leadership Schools. Each tree blossoms with notes recognizing students’ good deeds – big and small – creating a display of kindness that inspires the entire school community. By highlighting moments of compassion, students learn that kindness matters, that their actions have impact, and that together they can help make the world a better place. These trees now stand proudly in schools across Southern New England, growing with every good deed shared.

The Feinstein Foundation’s annual Spring Grant Program gives educators the opportunity to bring meaningful, student-centered projects to life. Leadership Schools submit proposals for initiatives that will benefit their school communities – ranging from enrichment programs to resource expansions and creative learning experiences. Selected schools receive grant support to put their projects into action. This program reflects our belief that educators know their communities best – and that supporting their ideas helps students thrive.