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When the Arts Become a Lifeline: Celebrating Social Emotional Learning Month
By ArLynn Parker February 27, 2026
March is National Social Emotional Learning Month — a time to honor the quiet, powerful moments when children learn who they are, how they feel, and how to connect with the world around them.
On the Road with Sailors, Storm, and Spotlights
By ArLynn Parker February 24, 2026
At the Sandler Center Foundation, we are the bridge between organizations who specialize in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and the performing arts.
Meet Quiet Champion Katherine Willis
By The SCF Team November 19, 2025
Recently, our team sat down with longtime champion Katherine Willis, whose family roots stretch deep into Smithfield and Isle of Wight.
SCF's Impact By The Numbers
By ArLynn Parker August 12, 2025
The Sandler Center Foundation strives to improve children's literacy and learning while connecting communities in need through the performing arts.
SCF Year-End Recap
By Sandler Center Foundation May 27, 2025
The Sandler Center Foundation (SCF) has been busy this year! Amid changing times, we celebrate today’s victories, hope for tomorrow, and keep dreaming big for the future of the arts in our Coastal Virginia community.
Virtual Academy End Of Year Impact Summary
By Sandler Center Foundation May 15, 2025
We are dreaming BIG at SCF—not only for the local arts organizations we bolster but for the teachers and students making the most of every day in the classroom, too.
On The Road End Of Year Impact Summary
By Lisa Baehre May 13, 2025
As the year draws to a close, we at the Sandler Center Foundation (SCF) are filled with gratitude, optimism, and big dreams for the future.
Leveling The Performing Field End Of Year Impact Summary
By Sandler Center Foundation May 7, 2025
We know that we are in changing times. Let’s take a moment to celebrate something positive!
Dot Wood Memorial
By Lisa Baehre April 23, 2025
I dedicate this blog post to the memory of Dorothy “Dot” Leach Wood.
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