MAKING AN IMPACT… Annual Luncheon
This year’s Annual Luncheon was a heartwarming celebration of the community’s efforts in fostering our students’ social and emotional health and well-being. The event, held last month, showcased how the community’s unwavering support through the Foundation helps VPS students nurture their interests and passions, growing and thriving throughout their educational journey. Attendees were treated to […]
VPS Career Connected Learning Program Empowers Students Through Internships
Since its inception in the 2022-23 school year, the VPS Career Connected Learning Program has provided invaluable opportunities for students to gain real-world experience. Student interns complete 90-hour paid internships, earning 0.5 high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits and three college credits through Clark College’s Business and Consumer Sciences department. This program, initially […]
Donors Making a Difference… Fred Meyer’s Kroger Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that the Fred Meyer’s Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation has awarded us a $5,000 grant to purchase grocery cards for families, supplementing their food pantries. This generous donation aligns with their mission: “Through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement, we’re committed to creating communities free of hunger and waste.” This […]
MAKING AN IMPACT… SWACH Fosters Vision of Success
In a collaboration between the Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) and the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools, a generous donation of $10,000 has been extended to ensure that every child has access to vision care. Vision care, often overlooked as a basic need, plays a pivotal role in a child’s educational journey and […]
Sponsors Making a Difference… Riverview Bank
Riverview Bank is committed to the people they serve. As a bank rooted in the belief that their success is based on the prosperity of the community, Riverview recently demonstrated their support for education and literacy through their sponsorship for Read Across America. With a vision of making people feel seen, heard, and valued, Riverview […]
Sponsors Making a Difference… Wellpoint
Wellpoint, a leading healthcare provider, is making strides to promote overall well-being. WellPoint’s commitment to enhancing lives extends beyond clinics and hospitals, reaching into the heart of education through their recent support for Read Across America. Recognizing the impact of literacy on individuals’ health, Wellpoint was a sponsor for this years Read Across America campaign. […]
MAKING AN IMPACT… CTE and the Endeavour Fund
In a city focused on community, Mark Wreath, the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Vancouver Public Schools (VPS), saw a vision for the future. VPS has always passionately supported students interested in trade work and workforce readiness, yet the challenge lay in the limited space available to nurture these ambitions. Mark, driven […]
Donors Making A Difference… US Bank
In an inspiring display of corporate generosity, U.S. Bank has recently made a substantial $15,000 donation to the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools, underscoring their commitment to nurturing education and empowering communities. This significant contribution aligns seamlessly with their overarching philosophy, which revolves around the empowerment of human potential, transcending mere financial services to contribute […]
MAKING AN IMPACT…Fostering Family Engagement to Support Student Success
Fostering Family Engagement for Student Success Recognizing that a child’s success in school is influenced by various factors, the Foundation for VPS directs funding to provide basic needs, support emotional well-being, offer enrichment opportunities, and encourage family involvement. Collectively, funds support a community schools strategy adopted within Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) in which schools serve […]
MAKING AN IMPACT…Nurturing Bright Futures: Crucial Support for Students’ Basic Needs
It is often said that education is the great equalizer, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to unlock their full potential, bridge societal gaps, and pursue opportunities for a brighter and more equitable future. However, this ideal can be difficult to reach for many students in our community who are grappling with basic needs insecurity. When […]
