Champion of Education: Aerojet Rocketdyne
When you see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, there is a good chance Aerojet Rocketdyne played an integral role in ‘lift off’. This company, with locations across the nation, including right here in Palm Beach County, is one of the Education Foundation’s Champions of Education that supports “launching” students into STEM and a promising future by generously supporting various STEM-related programs and initiatives.
UnitedHealthcare partners with EFPBC to recognize School District of Palm Beach County Wellness Champions
On Thursday, December 3rd, James J. Moore, UnitedHealthcare Executive and Education Foundation (EFPBC) Board member, joined Carlye Fabrikant with the SDPBC Wellness Taskforce to award the inaugural Monthly Prize for Wellness Excellence to Dr. McKnight, Principal and her team at West Rivera Elementary.
Jim Moore and UnitedHealthCare: A Whirlwind of Activity…the Steady Heartbeat of Commitment
Attend any function or activity of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County (OR the School District…OR numerous other charities for that matter…) and you are guaranteed to see one thing: A quiet leader, usually in a bow tie…doing whatever is needed to help our teachers, students and schools. Jim Moore, Board Member, Volunteer, and DJ Extraordinaire has set the standard for community involvement.
The School Bell - December 2020
End of Year message from President & CEO James S. Gavrilos; Foundation Board of Director Marty Cass: A Passion for Education... A Heart for the Community; The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Awards Grant Supporting Cybersecurity Academy at Santaluces Community High School; Champion of Education U.S. Sugar; Special Events - Principal of the Year & Assistant Principal of the Year; Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion; Smile & Create Holiday Magic This Season (Amazon Smile).
Bank of America Names Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. 2020 Neighborhood Builders®
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc. and Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. have been named as the 2020 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® awardees for Palm Beach County. The nonprofits were selected for their work in the Palm Beach community addressing issues fundamental to economic mobility, specifically, in helping close achievement gaps in learning, creating positive, measurable change for students, and preventing homelessness for hard-working, low-income families.
U.S. Sugar: The "Sweetness" of Charity Begins Locally!
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.
Education Foundation Board of Director Marty Cass: A Passion for Education… A Heart for the Community
Every now and then, we meet people in whose very DNA is embedded 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.
Help Change the World through Education on #GivingTuesday
Today we unite together in a worldwide celebration of generosity. Join the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County on this #GivingTuesday to support students in the 10th largest school district in the nation.
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. Learn More...
Give the Gift of Literacy for PBC Students
Access to books is one of the greatest contributors to educational equality. Books have been shown to have a positive relationship with a child's interest in reading, academic and writing performance, and language development. In 2019, 46% of students in Palm Beach County were reading below grade level as measured by their Florida Standards Assessment (FSA).
The School Bell - November 2020
#YOUREducationFoundation Update with President & CEO James S. Gavrilos; Giving the Gift of Literacy Campaign, November 2020; Foundation Board of Director Lisa Park: Life's Journey is a Cycle!; Education Foundation Receives Nearly $300,000 in School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program Funding Through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations; Special Events, Principal of the Year & Assistant Principal of the Year; Foundation Director Nominated for Hats Off Nonprofit Award.
Jennifer Ethridge Nominated for Hats Off Nonprofit Award
Jennifer Ethridge, Foundation's Director of Programs & Grants, has been recognized for her outstanding work in Palm Beach County's nonprofit sector with the nomination of Hats Off Nonprofit Professional of the Year, presented by Nonprofit's First. The Fourth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards honor Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations, staff and volunteers who are dedicated to the business of doing good in our community.
Foundation Board of Director: Lisa Park
“As Chair of the Program and Grants Committee, I get a close up view of the grants we are awarding, the programs we are supporting and the inspiration our work provides in helping teachers and students. It is beyond gratifying to see how we are impacting our future workforce in such a positive way, while also making a difference in the lives of our educators.” Lisa Park is a member of our Board of Directors and the Chair of the Program and Grants Committee.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION RECEIVES NEARLY $300,000 IN MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Supports Teacher Innovation
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, along with its sponsors, honored teachers through the funding of GoTeach! and GoReach! grant awards through a virtual event on Thursday, October 8, 2020.
The School Bell - October 2020
Education Foundation to award over $116,000 to Palm Beach County Teachers; GoTeach! Classroom Grant Award Registration; Education Foundation's Backpack Initiative & Virtual School Supply Drive Surpassed $100,000 Goal; Meredith Trim Recognized for Lifetime Achievement for Philanthropy; Education Foundation of PBC Receives TD Charitable Foundation Grant; Champion of Education Spotlight: Two Men and a Truck; Welcome New Board Member Jorge Fuentes; Florida Chancellor for Public Schools Jacob Oliva, Senator Aaron Bean and Office Depot Named 2020 Outstanding Partners by Consortium of Florida Education Foundations; Get to Know #YOUREducationFoundation Staff Highlight: Sam Pasley; EFPBC looks to 2021 to Host 7th Annual Heroes for Education Run Walk & Distinguished Alumni & Leadership Awards.
Champion of Education: Two Men and A Truck
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County found itself with an incredible donation opportunity by our business partner Office Depot, and needed to way to collect 42 pallets of school supplies. Within 24 hours, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK ®Palm Beach owners Janelle and Joel Dowley did not hesitate and helped made it happen.
Register Today for the Virtual GoTeach! Classroom Grant Awards
Registration is now open for the 2020 Virtual GoTeach! Classroom Grant Awards. We will be celebrating innovation in the classroom. Teachers' own creative ideas will be awarded with grants ranging up to $3,000 for a GoTeach! or GoReach! grant award.
Education Foundation Backpack & School Supply Drive is Underway
The community is invited to participate in Education Foundation's 2020 Backpack Initiative & School Supply Drive, now through August 15th.
The School Bell - July 2020
Nothing Will Stop Us from Supporting the Needs of our Students; Sponsor Spotlight: The Weitz Company; Red Apple Supplies 2019-2020 Impact; 2020-2021 GoTeach! Classroom Grants and GoReach! Grant Cycle Now Open; Jennifer Ethridge Accepted into Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program; Save the Date for GoTeach! Awards Celebration.
Jennifer Ethridge Accepted into Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County congratulates our own Jennifer Ethridge who was selected for this year's Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2020-2021. Jennifer, Director of Programs and Grants, will join 54 other respected community leaders as they learn and experience the inner workings of Palm Beach County.
Honda Classic awards Grant to Education Foundation of Palm Beach County's signature program, Red Apple Supplies
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May, 2020 School Bell
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