NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH
DEBORAH LAINE
Executive Director
Clear Creek Education Foundation
281-284-0031
[email protected] | www.ClearCreekEducationFoundation.org
CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION
FOUNDATION (CCEF)
The Clear Creek
Education
Foundation
(CCEF) is an
established 501c3
non-profit organization that
solely supports the Clear
Creek Independent School
District (CCISD). Since
1992, countless individuals
have worked tirelessly over
the years to build the steps
and shape the Foundation
into what it is today. CCEF
takes such pride in funding
and fulfilling classroom
teacher’s dreams of
reaching new heights
in the education world
and the ability to make
learning come alive by
providing innovative,
hands-on learning materials.
CCEF’s success of gifting
more than $3.7 million back in
student programs to CCISD since
inception is due to the tremendous support received
from people and businesses that share their vision to
Inspire Educational Excellence.
The primary purpose of CCEF is to provide innovative
materials to students beyond what CCISD is already
providing. The vision is truly about taking education to
a higher level for our students. Teachers and students
can apply for different types of grants throughout the
school year such as Teacher Innovative Grants, Mini-
Grants, Science Fair Innovative Grants, Student-Teacher
Innovative Grants and Special Innovative Grants. From
virtual reality, archery, drones, coding, STEAM (STEM
with the arts added) and so much more, CCEF grants
are bringing more innovation to the classroom than
ever which provides kids with the ability to learn above
and beyond the textbook.
CCEF seeks support for programs throughout the
year by promoting fundraising opportunities to the
community. Coming up on Thursday, September
24th is the CCISD Alumni and Friends Topgolf
Tournament. This is a fun afternoon with fellow
alumni and friends with fun, fellowship, games
and prizes. On Monday, October 19th is the
7th annual “Dine Out to Donate.” The process is
simple – citizens enjoy a meal from a participating
restaurant, and in return the restaurant will donate
a portion of the proceeds to CCEF to benefit the
students and teachers of the Clear Creek Independent
School District. This event also brings fun competition
district wide between all CCISD schools by providing
cash awards to top participating schools and the
ultimate “Top Dog Trophy.” CCEF’s Annual Awards
Presentation and Gala is on Saturday, November 7th at
Space Center Houston. CCEF will honor an exclusive
group of individuals who have continually served and
represented the Clear Creek Independent School
District .
CCEF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
consisting of community and business leaders that have
a passion for children and education. These individuals
diligently work in collaboration with CCISD to identify
the very best educational programs for CCISD children.
Community partnerships are built and developed to
support these programs through their hard work and
commitment. More information about CCEF can be
found at www.ClearCreekEducationFoundation.org.
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