DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Umpqua Bank
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools awarded $6,000 grant from Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation. Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation recently awarded the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) a $6,000 grant which will be used to remove poverty-related barriers to learning and increase student and family engagement and resiliency. Umpqua awarded Community Grants to 132 nonprofits in Oregon, […]
$90,000 in Engagement Grants Awarded in 2022-23 School Year
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools Funds $90,000 in School Engagement Grants. $120,000 in available grants announced for 2023-24. Each school year the Foundation for VPS provides grants to educators for projects that spark students’ interests, connect them to their passion, and help them envision and plan for their future success in college, career and life. […]
ENGAGING STUDENTS…Students Create Content for Heritage Months
Students Create Social Media Content for Heritage Months In recognition of the rich diversity within Vancouver Public Schools, students were given an opportunity to take over the Foundation’s social media communications for several national heritage months during the 2022-23 school year. This new engagement opportunity was designed to give students a chance to share their […]
DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Firstenburg Foundation
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools awarded $50,000 Firstenburg Foundation grant. In the spring of 2023 The Firstenburg Foundation recently awarded the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools a $50,000 grant which will be used to provide basic needs support along with educational engagement and enrichment opportunities for all students. Approximately 22,000 students attend 40 schools and […]
