We’re not asking our incredible donors to give more this Giving Tuesday (though we’ll gladly welcome it if you feel inspired!).Instead, we’re inviting you to share the gift of awareness with your friends and family. When someone new joins the CU Schools Foundation community, it signals hope, confidence in our teachers, and a shared [...]
THANKFUL FOR YOU, doesn't begin to cover it! This fiscal year, 113 generous individuals have stepped forward to strengthen the connection between our community and our 32 public schools in Champaign and Urbana. Each gift hums with its own good-hearted energy, together forming a kind of civic constellation, bright enough to guide real change [...]
CLICK ON EACH COLUMN TO READ MORE ABOUT EACH OF OUR CHEER-WORTHY AREAS THIS MONTH!
CLICK ON EACH COLUMN TO READ MORE ABOUT EACH OF OUR CHEER-WORTHY AREAS THIS MONTH!
We are deeply grateful for the consistent and dedicated donors who form the backbone of the CU Schools Foundation. Because of you, teachers are able to make every dollar stretch farther as they create meaningful projects, field trips, and learning experiences that inspire students of all ages, abilities, and dreams for the future. Here’s [...]
When it comes to supporting our schools, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. That’s the beauty of Adopt-A-School — you get to decide what your partnership looks like. Whether it’s connecting with a single teacher, rallying around an entire grade level, or embracing a whole school community, Adopt-A-School makes it possible to match your passions and [...]
Do you want to support teachers and students in our community but aren’t sure you’re ready to make a long-term Adopt-A-School commitment? We’ve created a new way for you to get involved — flexible, simple, and impactful. <CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT LIST> Introducing the On-Call Teacher Allies list. Here’s how it works: A few [...]
This summer, the CU Schools Foundation had the pleasure of hosting a YES Intern from Champaign Central High School, Lojine Elmanghraby. During her time with us, Lojine explored the inner workings of a non-profit organization, developed leadership and networking skills, practiced writing articles, and contributed to the daily operations of our office. As part [...]
CLICK ON EACH COLUMN TO READ MORE ABOUT EACH OF OUR CHEER-WORTHY AREAS THIS MONTH!
According to AdoptAClassroom.org in a study that has been conducted for a decade now, last year teachers spent an average of $895 out of their own pockets to provide supplies and resources for their students. That’s nearly $1,000 per teacher, money that comes straight from their personal budgets, because they care deeply about creating [...]
