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Last week, the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley created an Emergency Fund for basic needs and assistance for St. Vrain Valley Schools students and their families, teachers and staff who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. 100% of all donations received for the Emergency Fund will be directed to support these efforts in our community.
Today, the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is announcing an immediate $30,000 grant to A Woman’s Work (AWW) and the OUR Center. This grant and new partnership will direct Education Foundation Emergency Funds to support St. Vrain Valley Schools students and families, teachers and staff who need immediate basic needs assistance to two great organizations who have established programs and can provide long term solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both organizations serve those in need in the St. Vrain Valley School District, including Longmont, Hygiene, Erie, Lyons, Niwot, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, and Dacono.
The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley will also be utilizing the Emergency Fund to provide additional resources to our Crayons to Calculators program that provides school supplies to students who are in financial need and our Teacher Innovation Grants to continue supporting the outstanding innovation and creativity of our teachers to engage students in their learning during these difficult times.
Inquiries or questions can be made to [email protected].
To DONATE to the Education Foundation Emergency Fund to go: www.efsvv.org/emergencyfunddonate
For more information for basic needs assistance:
A Woman’s Work is a unique funding source for women in the St. Vrain Valley who need financial support for immediate needs that cannot be met by other sources. AWW’s assistance pays for a wide variety of needs including childcare, housing, transportation, medical needs and more. Funding is by referral only. Please contact your school counselor for information http://www.awomanswork.org//programs/how-we-help/partner-network/
OUR Center helps people move toward self-sufficiency by unifying community resources. Services include rent and utility assistance, meals, emergency groceries, personal care items, minor medical needs, budget counseling, financial skills education, and more. For basic needs funding, go to https://www.ourcenter.org/services/ or call at 303-772-5529, or email at [email protected].
About the Education Foundation For St. Vrain Valley The Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide resources and educational opportunities, in partnership with St. Vrain Valley Schools and our local communities, to enhance student success and teacher excellence. Our vision is to be the premier Foundation that empowers teachers, champions student success and supports education in contributing to a robust economy and a vibrant community. Visit www.efsvv.org for more information.
