Glenna Phelps-Aurich, Executive Director of Logan County Chamber recently presented the Business of the Week accolade to the RE-1 Valley Foundation, represented by Executive Director Sarah Matthews. Foundation officers ( not pictured) Michele Gerk -Chairperson, Jonna Stromberger - Chairperson Pro Temp, Rachelle Maker - Secretary-Treasurer, and Ron Marostica -Ex-Officio.
….The RE-1 Valley Foundation was established in 1993 by a group of community members. The founding members’ intentions were to create an organization that bridges the gap between classrooms and generous community members.
…The founding board of directors were, Lil Buck, Chesley Harris, Carolyn LaBore, Mick Hall, Delinda Korrey, Don Hamil, Mary Smith, James Madison and Janna Korrey. The current board of directors are Michele Gerk (Chairperson), Jonna Stromberger (Chairperson Pro Temp), Rachelle Maker (Secretary-Treasurer), Ron Marostica (Ex-Officio), and Sarah Matthews (Executive Director).
…The goal and mission of the Foundation is to enhance the educational experience of the students within the RE-1 Valley School District. The Foundation in partnership with the RE-1 Valley School District looks to strengthen the district in providing many different opportunities for students.
…The Foundation has grown from its nimble beginnings to offering eight scholarship opportunities to high school seniors within the RE-1 Valley School District and providing funding to teachers for educational opportunities.
…The Foundation has awarded over $30,000 to high school seniors to continue their education at a college or university over the past two years. The scholarships would not be possible without the generous support of community donors who value the success of the district’s students.
…By providing financial support to each of the schools within the district, through grant opportunities and fundraising support for school/district projects, this support has helped broaden the opportunities students are able to take advantage of. The Foundation has aided in raising funds to purchase Google Expeditions and new band instruments at Caliche Schools; math and science kits at Campbell Elementary; an author visit at Sterling Middle School; Star Autism Program for the special education department at Ayers Elementary and Campbell Elementary; and the purchase of a new scoreboard at Sterling High School.
…There are three ways to give support to the Foundation by supporting a specific cause, planned giving and restricted grant funds, and general donations. A specific cause is a one-time restricted donation which allows a person to support the programs, resources, and curriculum areas that they feel impact education the greatest. A planned giving and restricted grant funds are gifts that often offer additional tax advantages for the donor depending on the type of assets donated. A general donation starts at as little as $5. These are one-time donations, or they may set-up a monthly donation through the Foundation’s Colorado Gives pages.
…RE-1 Valley Foundation can be contacted at PO Box 129, Sterling, CO 80751. Their office is located at the RE-1 Valley School District Central Office, 301 Hagen St, Sterling, CO 80751. They can be reached at 970-425- 6707, www.re1valleyfoundation.org and https://www.facebook.com/RE1ValleyFoundation.
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