NONPROFIT OF THE MONTH
DEBORAH LAINE Executive Director
Clear Creek Education Foundation
INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
CLEAR CREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The primary purpose of the Clear Creek Education Foundation ( CCEF ) is to provide innovative materials to students beyond what Clear Creek ISD ( 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 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 .
Last month CCEF hosted Give A Grant Rally Week with a goal to raise $ 100,000 , and thanks to our community we far surpassed that goal . CCEF raised over $ 195,000 for programs that support students and teachers . The recent approval of Teacher Innovative Grants captured great attention , and $ 138,874 was raised specifically for teacher innovative grants . Community and business leaders from all corners of the district supported CCEF ’ s goal to inspire educational excellence among all students .
CCEF is an established 501c3 non-profit organization that solely supports the CCISD Independent School
District . Since 1992 , countless individuals have worked tirelessly over the years to build and shape the Foundation into what it is today . CCEF takes such pride in funding programs that make learning come alive by providing innovative , hands-on materials . CCEF ’ s success of gifting more than $ 4.1 million in programs to CCISD since inception is due to the tremendous support received from people and businesses that share their vision to Inspire Educational Excellence .
CCEF seeks support for programs throughout the year by promoting fundraising opportunities to the community . Join us on Tuesday , May 18th to hear a special presentation from Superintendent Dr . Eric Williams as he outlines a bold new initiative to ignite learning for all students . Tickets on sale now ! Coming soon on Thursday , June 17th is the CCISD Alumni and Friends Topgolf Tournament . This is an enjoyable afternoon with fellow alumni and friends that offers fun , fellowship , games and prizes . On Monday , October 4th is the 8th annual “ Dine Out to Donate .” Local citizens enjoy a meal from a participating restaurant , and in return the restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds to CCEF . 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 is set for Thursday , November 11th at South Shore Harbour Resort . CCEF will honor an exclusive group of individuals who have continually served 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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