Our founder's sister, Tara L. Stevens, 25 years old and beloved mother of 2 beautiful children, was murdered by her husband in September 2003. Upon her death, Tara was working towards her Nursing Degree. She had hoped to earn a better job in order to provide more for her children. Instead, her life was cut short by an abusive husband.
Tara was a caring mother full of love and affection. Unfortunately, she made a bad choice that serves as a lesson to us all. Abuse does not stop. No matter the circumstances, you must love yourself first. You must leave the abuser, realize your self worth, and start life again. There are many organizations that will help. Always remember that you deserve the best, because you are worth it.
This memorial to Tara brings hope to less fortunate students wishing to pursue an education. Your generosity has been the key element, and our students have benefited tremendously.
Thank you so much and God bless you as you help to keep this tradition and her memory alive.
- Dhonna and Bobby Goodale
If you have been selected as a scholarship recipient, all applications must be submitted (postmarked) by the deadline, August 31 (Every Year), via CERTIFIED MAIL. Just because you apply does not mean you will be automatically accepted for a scholarship. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please remember to make and keep copies of all paperwork, which is sent with your initial scholarship package explaining in full detail how the scholarship works. Yes, we award scholarships, but you are responsible for obtaining and sending all required documents via CERTIFIED MAIL by the August 31 deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS.
In closing, scholarship recipients will only receive their award if they are attending college, specialty school, trade school or the military.
If you would like to send a tax deductable donation, please make checks payable to: "Tara L. Stevens Memorial Scholarship Fund"
Mail to: 186 Point Rd. Flanders, NY 11901
Click here to donate physical items. Please complete and mail the Donation Inventory List form to the address above.
Congratulations to our 2016 Scholarship Recipients! More Recipients Coming Soon!2016 scholarship recipients will receive their awards on Christmas Eve at K-Mart in Riverhead, NY. |
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Congratulations to our 2015 Scholarship Recipients!2015 scholarship recipients will receive their awards on Christmas Eve at K-Mart in Riverhead, NY.
The Uniondale Show Choir, Uniondale High School, N.Y., under the direction of Lynette Carr-Hicks
Posthumously:Danielle Gabrielle Lawrence, Riverhead High School (future) scholarship recipient
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Congratulations to our 2014 Scholarship Recipients! |
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Riverhead School DistrictDakota Cardillo
Kaitlyn Doherty, Matthew Bernard, Jaron Greenidge, Nathan Ernst, Jonathan Troiano, Jessica Sisti, Gabrielle C. Greene, Kayla Meyer, |
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Mercy High School
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Bridgehampton High SchoolTatiana Dawson (Salutatorian) The Gunery and Day Prep SchoolSpencer Cannon - Washington Connecticut Westhampton Beach High SchoolKasey Chockalingam Hampton Bays High SchoolSamantha Thompson, Amanda Kenny, Everett Tarpey Kassandra Philip, Mia Fassenla College Point High SchoolAkoya Johnson - Atlanta Georgia Sayville High SchoolJill Mediatore Hempstead High SchoolAndrew N. Staton Brentwood High SchoolSebastian Gallegos (Recipient for 2015) North Babylon High SchoolKatie Zambrotta Norview High SchoolKhadidra Nicole Powell - Norfolk Virginia, Virginia State University Bayonne High SchoolBrianna Joy Rhodes - New Jersey Rutgers University Piscataway High SchoolCarla R. Du Bose - New Jersey International - BelgiumAndrea Delcorte |
Recognizing and encouraging dedication and hard work throughout the school year, Goodale Productions has acknowleged the following students who will one day realize their dreams. Education is power. Special thanks to Dave Densieski and his Pulaski Street School staff where we awarded 97 scholarships. Special thanks to David Enos and his Riley Avenue School staff where we awarded 25 scholarships.
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The first Tara L. Stevens Enrichment Scholarship Recipient Jahqel Vlount, jumping for joy !!! Click on the image to see how high he can jump! |
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Tara L. Stevens 2013 Scholarship Recipient, Demetrius Johnson featured on Janet Huff's, Wednesday's Child and with Mayor Bloomberg at the Chancellor's reception "Chancellor and Remarkable Student of the Year Award." Click here to open gallery. |
Here are a few more of the students:
Teeter Guzman
Caelin Casado and Angelina Casado
Krystal Felix
Derek Slattery
