IMPACT NEWSLETTER
June 2020
President's Message
Check out the video below to hear an update from Peoria Public Schools Foundation President Cindy Morris.
23rd Annual Golf Outing is coming up on July 20th!

There are just a few morning spots open for foursomes - so register today! We also have Tee-Green and Best in Class sponsorships available. Click on the picture below to register or become a sponsor.
Congrats to Michael Murphy, a PPS Foundation HERO!
Michael Murphy is a PPS Foundation Hero and there's no doubt why - he is a giver! He generously gives both his time and very big heart to many passions. We here at the PPS Foundation are so very thankful for his friendship. His dedication to our Little Free Pantries is outstanding. He goes above and beyond by collecting donations and spreading the word in order to make sure the pantries around town are filled up. He is making a real difference in our community. 

Thank you Michael Murphy for being both a real life hero and our June Hero of the Month! We appreciate all that you do!

Introducing Buzz Chats, a PPS Foundation Video Series!
Each week we will be connecting with different members of our community to talk about our public schools and how they interact with current events in Peoria.

This week we caught up with PPS Superintendent, Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat. Check out the video below to hear what's currently happening with Peoria Public Schools and what school may look like in the Fall.

Future broadcasts can be found on our Facebook page each Thursday at 6:30 PM. Upcoming chats include the 2019-20 Student Reps to the School Board and a farewell conversation with PPS School Board President Dan Adler.
Buzz Chats from June 11th with Foundation President Cindy Morris and PPS Superintendent Dr. Kherat
Congrats to this year's PPS Foundation Award Winners!
At the end of each school year, we honor special individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the PPS Foundation. Congrats to this year's recipients - you are all truly amazing people!
Darlene Violet
PPS Foundation Supporter of the Year

Jim Hollenback
(with a shout out to PCM+Design Architect coworkers and
Horizons speakers Stacy Kidd, Wil Helmick, and Ryan McMorrow)
Horizons Partner of the Year

Tilo Watts from Trewyn K-8 School
Horizons Student of the Year

Kathy Cobb (and members of Glen Oak Christian Church)
Adopt-a-School Partner of the Year for the Snack Pack Program
Another Way to Support PPS Students
The PPS Foundation now has sets of 8 note cards available for $25. All proceeds go to support Peoria Public School students. Each of these cool note cards features a drawing of a cactus or flower done by a PPS student. Get yours today by clicking the button below.
Update on this year's Classroom Grant funds
If you are a current PPS Foundation grant recipient, originally you were suppose to use your classroom grant funds by April 30th. However, we want to provide flexibility for you during this time. If you have not used your funds yet, we will extend the deadline for you to use them to September 30th. Please e-mail jennifer.adler@psd150.org so she can make a note on your grant file. Thanks!
PPS Foundation's Board of Directors:
Andre Allen, Ruth Bittner, Solivian Dismuke, Maarten de Haas, Scott McCord,
Daniel Musisi, Josh Newell, Cheryl Sanfilip, and Cathy Wiggers

PPS Foundation's Staff:
Cindy Morris (President), Jen Adler (Administrative Director),
Sarah Oakford (Adopt-A-School Coordinator), Trish O'Shaughnessy (Director, Community Engagement & Horizons Program), Anne Kennedy (See it. Be it. Coordinator),
Allison Coulter (Horizons), Ella Dancey (Horizons), and Jen Maushard (Horizons)