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FCCF awards $15,000 to Brave Enough To Fail towards expansion of BOSS Academy
Fairfield County Community Foundation has awarded Brave Enough To Fail, a grant of $15,000 to expand it’s BOSS Academy Program into the...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jun 13, 20221 min read


Person of Courage Event Raises $10,000 for Brave Enough To Fail
Greenwich resident and philanthropist Leora Levy was presented the Brave Enough To Fail Person of Courage Award. The event was held...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 20, 20222 min read


I Have a Problem with Black History Month
Each February we celebrate Black History Month. We take time to point out some of the myriad contributions of African Americans...

Brave Enough To Fail
Feb 25, 20222 min read


Fox News & CBS News Radio Anchor Joins Brave Enough To Fail
CONTACT: Education, Non-Profit Wayne Winsley, CEO/Founder wayne@braveenoughtofail.org ANN KARRICK APPOINTED TO ADVISORY BOARD OF BETF ...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Union Savings Bank Gives Major Donation To Brave Enough To Fail
Brave Enough To Fail’s BOSS Academy classes for Danbury, New Milford, and Litchfield received a major boost for the 2022 sessions thanks...

Brave Enough To Fail
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Why I Embrace CRT by Wayne Winsley
I’ve been a middle school history teacher for the past nine years and have presented as a student motivational speaker at over 300...

Brave Enough To Fail
Nov 23, 20212 min read


New Milford Living Magazine Features the Winsley Family
The founding family of Brave Enough To Fail was fortunate to be featured in the November issue of New Milford Living magazine. The...

Brave Enough To Fail
Oct 23, 20211 min read


Boss Academy Inspires Students at Danbury Youth Services
New Milford based nonprofit, Brave Enough To Fail has just wrapped up a very successful Boss Academy class for the great students at...

Brave Enough To Fail
Aug 16, 20211 min read


Danbury Kiwanis & BETF Award Scholarship to Faith Prep Student
The Kiwanis Club Foundation of Greater Danbury and Brave Enough To Fail teamed up once again to award a $1,000 scholarship to a local...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jun 14, 20211 min read


Savings Bank Of Danbury Helps Brave Enough To Fail Inspire Students
The Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to Brave Enough To Fail. The funds will help provide motivational...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Subway Chief Chief Development Officer Joins Brave Enough To Fail Board
Brave Enough To Fail welcomes new board of directors member Don Fertman Don Fertman Don Fertman began his career with the Subway...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 16, 20211 min read


ViacomCBS Director Joins Brave Enough To Fail Board
Brave Enough To Fail welcomes new board of directors member David Glass Dave Glass is current director of scripted and unscripted...

Brave Enough To Fail
Mar 12, 20211 min read


Local Company Steps In To Inspire Students
Pro Property Management of Brookfield has stepped forward as the first local business to sponsor Brave Enough To Fail’s Boss Academy. ...

Brave Enough To Fail
Feb 18, 20211 min read


Anonymous Donor Gives $15,000 To Inspire Students
Some people just want to see you succeed. Case in point, an anonymous donor has sown a $15,000 seed into Brave Enough To Fail’s online...

Brave Enough To Fail
Feb 15, 20212 min read


The Man Behind the Movement
Everyone has a dream – a dream to be a dancer, a dream to be an artist, or a dream to be anything they can fulfill in life. Some people...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jan 29, 20213 min read


Good News! Local Company Supports Local Nonprofit
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone hard, especially nonprofits. With the majority of funding being shifted to much-needed immediate...

Brave Enough To Fail
Oct 20, 20202 min read


Working Together To Help Students Succeed
Two graduates of Faith Preparatory School in New Milford received scholarships as a result of the partnership between Kiwanis Club of...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jun 17, 20201 min read


A Hedge Against The COVID-19 Achievement Gap
Brave Enough To Fail is a student-focused educational nonprofit that provides free motivational presentations, scholarships, and other...

Brave Enough To Fail
May 7, 20203 min read


Adolf Krueger Co. Donates $500 to Brave Enough To Fail
Click image for video The Adolf Krueger Company has donated $500 toward Brave Enough To Fail’s student motivational programs and...

Brave Enough To Fail
Feb 3, 20201 min read


New Milford Walmart Donates $1,000 to Brave Enough To Fail
New Milford Walmart has donated $1,000 toward Brave Enough To Fail’s student motivational programs and scholarships. Store manager Robin...

Brave Enough To Fail
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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