Educational Enrichment Foundation

Eef offers the following programs to tusd students and educators:-student basic needs: disadvantaged tusd students were helped to obtain 675 pairs of shoes, 1300 pairs of socks, 260 school uniforms, 816 backpacks, 3000 pkgs undergarments, and 180 eye exams and glasses. Additionally, 1,219 hygiene kits of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste and sunscreen were distributed throughout the district. -classroom grants provide support to educators helping to reduce their own out-of-pocket expenses to support their classrooms. Funds awarded up to $1,000 channel resources directly to k-12 educators who develop and implement unique projects that stimulate learning and explore concepts, ideas, and principles beyond normal classroom curriculum. Last year, over $100,000 was awarded to educators.-college scholarships are awarded to academically eligible students to help them offset the cost to attend college and work towards a degree. Several students applied and qualified for more than one scholarship. $14,500 was awarded to 12 students. - interscholastic scholarships are awarded to needy, academically eligible students to participate in sports and fine arts activities. Over 970 interscholastic scholarships totaling $56,255 were awarded last fiscal year.- $25,000 in restricted funds was invested in creating a new stem computer lab at a middle school in an impoverished area of the community. This stem computer lab exposes students to more advanced coding, thought-provoking concepts and experimentation and expands their vision to see potential for themselves in stem careers. The objective is to positively change the trajectory of their futures and break the cycle of poverty. -fiscal sponsored projects: the organization partners with school and community groups to help raise and distribute funds for mission-compatible projects for tusd teachers, students, and school sites.