 End of Year Message From President & CEO, James S. Gavrilos On behalf of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Board of Directors and Staff, we wish you a healthy rest of this year and a prosperous New Year. DID YOU KNOW as an Individual Donor your ability to deduct cash donations increased from 60% to 100% of income for 2020? Also donors who use the standard deduction can deduct an additional $300 for cash contributions to a public charity.
DID YOU KNOW as a Corporation, your ability to deduct charitable contributions increased from 10% to 25% of income?
DID YOU KNOW your Gift of Education places some of our most vulnerable students at a more equitable place along their educational journey? Your Gift of Education:
Source: IRS - How the CARES Act changes deducting charitable contributions
Foundation Board of Director Marty Cass: A Heart for the Community.  "I grew up in a culture that taught the importance of education. Where I am today is very much a result of the education I received and the passion I have for business, charity and life. Our schools need more resources so they can provide the best education and instill passion in their students.â€
Marty Cass is a member of our Board of Directors and the Chair of the Education Foundation Development Committee. Every now and then, we meet people in whose very DNA is imbedded passion…passion for a cause and a desire to make the community better. Marty Cass is one of those individuals. For over ten years, he has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County (EFPBC) as well as serving as Chair of the Development Committee to raise funds to support EFPBC initiatives. But his commitment to education had a much earlier start.
 
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Awards Grant Supporting Cybersecurity Academy at Santaluces Community High School  The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and the School District of Palm Beach County's Department of Choice and Career Options are pleased to announce that The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation has approved a 3-year grant. This grant will provide start-up funding in support of the Cybersecurity Academy at Santaluces Community High School. The program will focus on creating a diverse student pipeline to enter the program and preparing Cybersecurity Academy students to enter the workforce.
   In the last few years, “Corporate Social Responsibility†has become a topic for many companies. They look to “do the right thing†and make an impact in their local community. Committees are formed, task forces assigned…and employee volunteer engagement is encouraged. For some companies however, Corporate Social Responsibility is nothing new…it is embedded in their very DNA.
U.S. Sugar is one of those companies.
Special Events  The School District of Palm Beach County in partnership with the Education Foundation, along with Presenting Sponsor Comcast, will celebrate the Principal of the Year and (NEW THIS YEAR) Assistant Principal of the Year. You are invited to join us for this virtual special leadership recognition event will take place on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4:00PM.
Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion 
The Digital Inclusion Initiative’s goal is to grant all students, regardless of zip code, access to reliable internet access in their homes. The Initiative is a partnership between local municipalities, Palm Beach County, The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, public and private funders, as well as and The School District of Palm Beach County. This collaboration is creating a WiFi mesh network to connect more than 25,000 students to high-speed internet.
Smile & Create Holiday Magic This Season If Amazon is your go-to place for holiday gift giving this year, why not make someone smile while you shop! In this case, students in Palm Beach County are the beneficiaries of your efforts. Qualified items allow The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County a percentage from your sale to support our mission. Happy Holidays! 
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