Waukesha Education Foundation

Congratulations (AGAIN!) to South HS for being the top fundraising secondary school & winning breakfast for their staff! The Casual for a Cause program is an optional fundraising program coordinated by the SDW which raises money for our annual grant program.

Congratulations (AGAIN!) to Hillcrest for being the top fundraising elementary school and winning breakfast for their staff! The Casual for a Cause program is an optional fundraising program coordinated by the SDW which raises money for our annual grant program.

GRANT SPOTLIGHT: If you haven't visited the Horwitz Deremer Planetarium lately, check it out! Located inside the Retzer Nature Center, this program is a district "star!" See what we did there?#WEFGrantsWork https://wefinc.blogspot.com/2023/02/grant-spotlight-horwitz-deremer.html

Just another day of beautiful Wisconsin winter weather....Looking for something to do? Our Silent auction is open until 3/9! (Bucks Tickets item closes THIS Friday!) #WEFEFE2023 https://handbid.app.link/EFE2023

We are NOT happy about our event postponement, but you should be! Take some time today to peruse & BID on our silent auction, which is now open until 3/9/23 at approximately 7:15pm. Please read item descriptions for any exceptions! https://handbid.app.link/EFE2023 #EFE2023Take2

We have made the difficult decision to postpone our Evening for Education event, which was scheduled for Thursday, 2/16/23. As you all know, the weather forecast for Thursday is not good and has resulted in both business and school closures throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. While storm models seem to be varying, it is anticipated that we could get a significant amount of snowfall, coupled with strong winds. However, our decision to postpone was not only made only by considering the weather. We lost most of our volunteers (who were mostly students) and all of our entertainment for the evening. We have already had many calls and cancellations. When students perform at such events, it is considered an extracurricular activity, and the liability we were assuming by having these kids drive here in horrible weather was also not worth having them here. Their safety, and the safety of our guests, is most important. But, we have good news. We have rescheduled the event for Thursday, March 9, same time and place, and our silent auction will remain open for bidding up until the new date's deadline.

Today is the day! The Waukesha Education Foundation is now accepting 2023 grant applications through 4/7/23. SDW teachers, staff & administrators are eligible to apply. To apply, review the criteria, or view resources & deadlines, visit https://bit.ly/WEFGrantInfo #WEFGrantsWork

The time to apply for a grant is almost here! Our 2023 grant application window will open one week from today. Visit https://bit.ly/WEFGrantInfo to learn more about the grant process and review key resources that can help you prepare your request. #WEFGrantsWork

And as Friday comes to a close, so does our event registration. THANK YOU for the support. Need tickets? We have just a few seats left, please contact our office at 262 970-1143 & we will try to accommodate you. http://sdwone.us/wefefe2023

Help us celebrate the success of our grant winners in our weekly Grant Spotlight! https://wefinc.blogspot.com/2023/02/grant-spotlight-real-world.html #WEFGrantsWork

Last Call! The last day to order tickets or secure a sponsorship for the 2023 Evening for Education is THIS FRIDAY, February 3. Don't delay! Questions? Call our office at 262 970-1143 or visit the event landing page at http://sdwone.us/wefefe2023 #WEFEFE2023

The WEF held scholarship window is OPEN! Applicants must apply by April 2, 2023 at 11:59pm. Some coach selected awards have earlier deadlines, please see your athletic office. Visit https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/o/wef/page/scholarship-opportunities to learn more!

Our Evening for Education is just a few weeks away. We're thrilled with the attendance and now we need to make sure our guests are taken care of! Please volunteer! HS students welcome, volunteer hours documentation given! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba5a62fa4f49-2023#/

..and then there were 3. Only THREE tables remain for the 2023 Evening for Education, and then we're sold out! Help us celebrate 20 years AND honor our 2022 Award Winners: Generac Power Systems, the Waukesha YMCA & Bill Baumgart! Ticket Info: http://sdwone.us/wefefe2023

We are 7 tables away from a SELL OUT. If you are thinking about attending the 2023 Evening for Education, don't delay! Help us celebrate 20 years AND honor our 2022 Award Winners: Generac Power Systems, the Waukesha YMCA & Bill Baumgart! Ticket Info: http://sdwone.us/wefefe2023

Our Evening for Education event is about 6 weeks away! We have just a few tables or sponsorships left & are now looking for VOLUNTEERS! Great opportunity for HS students needing volunteer hours. Visit http://sdwone.us/wefefe2023 & click on TICKETS or VOLUNTEER for more info!

For the first 15 years of our existence, the WEF was run by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. In 2018, we took a big step and hired a part time Executive Director; our first paid staff member. Today, we take another big step. We are thrilled to welcome Amber Williams to our team. Amber currently works at STEM-Randall Campus (and will still do so, don't worry STEM families!) and is looking forward to joining us as well. Amber is going to be providing administrative & event support to our organization and we can't wait to see what a tremendous impact she will make! Welcome Amber! We are glad you're here!

It's GIVING TUESDAY! Help us celebrate 20 years with the GIVE 20 for 20 challenge! #GivingTuesday #WEFGrantsWork #20YearsOfGiving https://waukeshaeducationfoundation.salsalabs.org/givingtuesday2022

Thanks to everyone who ordered items from our P.I.E. Elegant Farmer sale! Just a reminder to those picking up orders, tonight is the night! South HS, 5pm-7pm (the earlier the better!), enter by the field house off of Tenny Ave, pull into the circle drive to last set of doors.

Congratulations to WCCF and their team, as well as the United Way of Waukesha, for being awarded the Organization Philanthropy Award at today's National Philanthropy Day celebration, for their efforts surrounding the United for Waukesha Community Fund to help parade victims.