Spring Branch Education Foundation sets a record fundraising goal

Leaders with the Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) presented a check representing gifts and scholarship awards totaling $924,154 for the past fiscal year to district leaders and Trustees during the Sept. 22 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.

This year’s total marked a new fundraising record for the Foundation, which has raised more than $8 million since the nonprofit, education-related group was founded 21 years ago. The symbolic check for more than $924,100 was presented to Trustees by SBEF Chairman Lisa Schwartz and by Executive Director Cece Thompson.

This total fund-raising amount sets a record high record for SBEF. Since its establishment, the Foundation has provided more than $8 million in financial support to teachers and students in Spring Branch.

To support programs, the Foundation hosts both annual and special fund-raising events. These include this fall’s planned 2014 Legacies Gala on Oct. 25 and 2014 Style Show on Nov. 21.

Springtime events will include the Clay Tournament in February, a Golf Tournament in March, and May’s annual Running for the Arts 5K Run and 1K Run/Walk, which supports the arts and physical education programs in SBISD. In addition, SBEF is continuing to seek donations for its Fund for the Future Endowment.

Please visit the Foundation’s web site to learn how you can help make the future better in Spring Branch ISD: http://cms.springbranchisd.com/sbef/Home/tabid/15860/Default.aspx