Our Friends of the Foundation Soiree brought out the stars!
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, attendees, and contributors, our annual Soiree raised over $60,000 for our Teacher Mini-grant Program. We are fortunate to live in a community that supports our public Schools!
Ruediger Day of Action was a huge success!
We’re proud to announce that Leon County was the first school district to participate in this national Action for Healthy Kids initiative. Thanks to the many volunteers and businesses who contributed their time and resources to help us build 6 raised vegetable gardens, plant vegetables, and improve the playgrounds. To see pictures of this exciting event, please click here.
Teacher Mini-Grant Update
Teachers: click here for the 2011-12 Mini-grant application. Deadline for applications: October 18, 2011. This year's winners will be awarded in November at a reception hosted by Florida Commerce Credit Union and Hotel Duval.
Congratulations to the 60 teachers from 14 schools who are represented by more than 60 teachers who have been awarded teacher mini-grants! Click here for a complete list of winners.
Your donations make a difference
Please click here to learn how the Foundation will use your investment in public schools. Thanks from the Foundation!
Information about levels of giving can be found on the Friends of the Foundation page. After making a donation you'll be sent to our donation form. Please fill it out and send it to us!
Thanks to Tallahassee State Bank donating back to school supplies!
Board members with Commissioner Eric Smith and CFEF Director Mary Chance, and Fl. Educ. Fnd. Director, Mary Lee Kiracoff during Legislative Days at the Capitol.
Representative Alan Williams presents $3,000 to Board members, Leslie Smith, of Envision and John Harvard, CPA.
FLCS Board Chair, Kris Dake, presents Superintendent Pons a check from Wachovia to be used for with STEM teacher training.
The Florida Legislature funds matching grant dollars for Florida Education Foundations. That means that your contribution can be matched dollar for dollar. Please help us keep this funding by contacting your legislator and ask that our current budget allocations remain in tact. More than ever before, public schools need the support of private dollars. To find out more about this important funding, please visit: www.cfef.org.