Giving Tuesday (also known as #GivingTuesday) will feature a special challenge for supporters of local public education. The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation has announced an $18,000 Challenge, with the support of local philanthropists who will match foundation contributions on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Below is the news release from the foundation with the details…
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In celebration of the upcoming Giving Tuesday on December 1, 2015 the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) in partnership with 16 local philanthropists, have announced an $18,000 challenge grant for local schools. The grant will support the Foundation’s mission of inspiring innovation in education.
A challenge grant is a high impact tool to inspire public support for the Foundation and the 21,000 students they serve. Challenge donor Todd Huston notes, “The strength of HSE schools is at the core of the Fishers community. It is a key driver in property values, economic development, and public safety. An investment in continuing that academic excellence is an investment in our collective future.”
Today, the Foundation invests in a wide range of innovative academic initiatives with the goal of serving every student, every grade, every school. Executive Director Freedom Kolb explains, “Given the national education climate, I think it is critical that we recognize and celebrate our world class faculty here at HSE Schools. Our teachers, coaches, counselors, nurses and staff are our best tools to inspire and engage students. Foundation funding is designed to not only listen to these professionals but also to help turn their ideas into action for the benefit of all students.”
The generous Rise to the Challenge funds will help the Foundation continue those efforts and hopefully inspire others to join the mission. This December 1, 2015, every dollar donated to the #HSSFunselfie Giving Tuesday campaign will be matched by a challenge donor up to $18,000. School Board President and fellow Challenge donor, John DeLucia comments, “So for every $1 you give, our schools will receive $2. That is a tremendous return on investment not only for the donors but also our kids.”
Todd and John are joined by the following Rise to the Challenge donors: David Becker, Larry Becker, Susan Binford, The Clasen Family, Bud & Karen Colglazier, John & Amy DeLucia, Joe & Florie Eaton, Kevin & Diana Ephlin, Fritz in Fishers, The Henderson Family, Todd Huston, Walt & Sheila Kelly, Jon & Kyle Kroehler, Greg McDaniel, Kurt Meyer, and Mike & Paula Peterson!