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Lions Toy Distribution set up in December 2019 at the food shelf. Vadnais Heights encompasses both the White Bear Lake (#624) and Mounds View (#621) School Districts, and so the Foundation serves the broader area community included in these districts. VHACF is proud to be a part of rewarding and investing in exceptional teachers working in area schools, both public and private, through its Fund for Teachers, which invests in outstanding teachers’ self-determined professional Lion Kathy Hellen and Lion Sue Woehrle at membership table. growth and development in order to support student success, enrich their own practice, and strengthen their schools and communities. One local teacher or teacher team benefits annually by having an expense paid sojourn during the summer. The VHACF is affiliated and managed by the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundations to take advantage of their expertise in donor resources, administration and investment pool opportunities. Through this affiliation, the organization is a 501(c)(3) and contributions may be tax deductible. Applications are available on the website VHACF.org. They are due for consideration by February 28 and August 31 of every calendar year. Call VHACF Chairman Jerry Moynagh at 651-470-8873 for more information. vhedc.com 55