DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Heathman Lodge
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) received a $8,000 donation from the Heathman Lodge Helping Hands Golf Fundraiser. This is the third year that the Helping Hands held a golf tournament to help the Foundation for VPS support Vancouver children and families. The Helping Hands donation will address urgent needs of students in all Vancouver […]
INSPIRING STUDENTS…School-wide reading project builds unity at Minnehaha Elementary
Creating a greater sense of unity is often difficult to achieve in a larger school, but that was the mission of Minnehaha Elementary’s school-wide reading project: One School, One Book. Organized by Teacher Librarians, Amanda Clow and Kelsey Andrewjeski, the entire school participated in reading the same book, Wishtree, by Katherine Applegate. Through a Foundation […]
MAKING AN IMPACT…Student success starts with stability at home
Dick Hannah Dealerships – Donors Making a Difference
$100,000 in Engagement Grants Awarded in 2018-19 School Year
Learning to play traditional drums from Ghana, flying through zero-gravity space, reading one book as a school and giving back to the community are among the experiences granted to students through the annual Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools Engagement Grants. This year, the Foundation for VPS awarded $100,000 in Engagement Grants to fund 52 projects […]
Making an Impact: Alaia’s Story
Image: High school senior, Alaia with Foundation Executive Director Nada Wheelock and Family-Community Resource Coordinator, Chelsea Unger. Transforming a Student’s Life For many teens it can be difficult to ask for help. For 17-year-old Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) student, Alaia, who grew up being told “money doesn’t grow on trees,” lack of adequate food, clothing, […]
Engagement Grant Inspires Cultural Awareness for VPS Students
Image: Ghanaian drummer, Alex Addy, teaches workshop at Lake Shore Elementary View youTube “Quick Look” video produced by Vancouver Public Schools Deepening cultural awareness and sensitivity among students can improve learning outcomes and foster equity. Hoping to inspire this in her students, Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Creative Movement teacher Wendy Thompson used a Foundation for VPS […]
Annual Luncheon Raises Record $300,000
Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools Raises Record $300,000 from Luncheon Including $50,000 Grant from the Firstenburg Foundation VIEW PHOTO GALLERY The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) held its 17th Annual Luncheon on May 7, 2019. The event saw its largest attendance to date and raised a record $300,000 in support of the 23,000 students […]
2019 Heathman Helping Hands Charity Golf Tournament
Golf for Kids! The Foundation for VPS invites you to The Heathman Helping Hands 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Gather with friends and colleagues for a full day of fun in support of Vancouver Public School students. All proceeds raised go to the Foundation for VPS. DETAILS Tuesday, August 20, 2019 8:00 AM Check-in 9:00 […]
Community Champions Circle contributes $2.4 million in the last two years
Members of the Foundation for VPS Board of Directors and honorary Community Champions Council recently hosted an event to thank Community Champion supporters and to celebrate a milestone achievement. The Community Champions Circle recognizes contributors of $5,000 or more in a year and/or pledged support of $10,000 or more over three years. Since the Foundation […]
