Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tarr in the News: 25th Anniversary of First R Foundation


TARR IN THE NEWS | 10.25.25

'First R Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary'

By Ethan Forman | Gloucester Daily Times

EXCERPT BELOW:

"One of First R Foundation’s longtime readers, Jennifer Orlando, middle, was awarded First R’s Frances Ferrante Award for volunteering her time to read to students. Here, Orlando is shown accepting a citation for her efforts from state Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, left, and state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester. The award is named after Ferrante’s mother, who worked as a school librarian."

Read the full article:

https://www.gloucestertimes.com/.../article_ff06a468-c4e6...

Learn more about First R Foundation:

firstrfoundation.org