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Welcome to our Glendale Education Foundation website. Our hope is to encourage you and/or your organization to join our Foundation and “Leave a Legacy” as an interested individual, former alumni, corporate donor, or another charitable organization willing to help the students of our Glendale School District achieve their highest goals. As an IRS 501(c)(3), non-profit charitable organization, your financial gift is tax-deductible for the applicable tax year. The Glendale School District Education Foundation is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Charitable Organizations (Certificate #30177), certifying the Foundation is authorized to solicit charitable contributions under the conditions and limitations set forth under the Solicitations of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act, 10 P.S. Section 161.2 et seq.

Our Foundation was incorporated on March 28, 2002, with the mission to generate and manage resources to enhance learning opportunities and reward students and staff of Glendale School District for educational achievement, academic excellence and innovation. Our Foundation will reward that effort in the form of allocations such as cash incentives, classroom mini-grants, graduate scholarships and a myriad of other programs and resources.

Glendale School District Education Foundation board of directors learned that it has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits.com, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are excited to be named a Top-Rated Nonprofit for the fifth time since 2016,” said William F. Morrison, Executive Director. Glendale Education Foundation was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year 2016.

“Savvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “People with direct experience with Glendale Education Foundation have voted that the organization is making a significant difference in the lives of students at Glendale.” Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a very credible organization. The reviews by donors, clients and other recipients show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit. This award is a form of recognition by the community about Glendale Education Foundation’s Mission: To generate and manage resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and staff of the Glendale School District. “GreatNonprofits” is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofit corporations. Reviews on the website influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more information.

The Glendale School District Education Foundation encourages all alumni, parents, grandparents and local businesses to "leave a legacy". Leaving a Legacy can mean helping the students currently attending school, which would be our immediate need for financial resources to fund nearly $30K in annual allocation programs to directly improve the academic environment of 'today's' students. By definition, "legacy" means a charitable bequest, endowment, or benefaction for a longer term of time: an 'inheritance' of funding that can be utilized for our children's children into perpetuity. This may be yet a better explanation of our philosophy to "Leave a Legacy" through our charitable foundation!

LEAVE A LEGACY!

Hundreds Attend GSDEF WineFest V

A beautiful February day was the backdrop for a very successful WineFest V, held at the Glendale Fire Hall in Coalport. Hundreds of attendees had opportunity to sip samples of wines from five regional wineries and visit specialty vendors. A huge basket raffle (nearly 90), large prize raffle (over a dozen), and 50/50 drawings were available for all guests as well as community members who had an opportunity to buy tickets prior to the event. Guests also enjoyed delicious food and beverages served from the kitchen.

WineFest V notes reveal that approximately $7,500 was raised to help fund learning opportunities and enhance special projects for students in the Glendale School District. THANK YOU to all our supporters! Your contributions of cash donations, baskets, prizes, food, volunteer time, etc., speak volumes when evaluating the support for our Foundation from the community.

GSDEF Welcomes Guest Author Jenna Rice

Author Jenna Rice visited Kindergarten, First and Second Grades at Glendale Elementary School on Monday, March 4, 2024.

She has written two books based on her experiences with her Old English bulldog, Hank. The books are "Hank's Forever Home" and "Hank and the Baby."

Mrs. Rice explained the writing process to the children, read her newest book, "Hank and the Baby," and answered any questions that the children asked about her experiences as a published author.

Mrs. Rice's visit was sponsored by the Glendale Education Foundation. Each child in those three grades also received a copy of "Hank and the Baby" courtesy of the Glendale Education Foundation. This is the second year that Mrs. Rice has shared her talents with Glendale Elementary.

Special thanks to GSDEF Board Members Mrs. Patty Kimberly and Mrs. Diane Andrews who organized and assisted with Mrs. Rice's visit.

Upcoming Events

Friday, June 14, 2024 - GSDEF Golf Tournament
Sinking Valley Country Club
Who will win the Snyder Cup Trophy this year?!
Registration Details will be Sent Soon!

February, 2025 - Winefest VI
Plan to attend the best mid-winter social event in the region!
Watch this page for the date.
Donate a basket or gift certificate! Vendor inquiries welcome!

Challenge Grants and Venture Grants Winners Announced

GSDEF has awarded $4,600+ to faculty requests for funding the
2022-2023 Challenge Grant requests! See More

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS - Updates 2023

Members of the Glendale Education Foundation Board of Directors have been busy working on scholarship opportunities for the students in the senior class. Class of 2024 Graduates will have an opportunity to receive thousands of dollars in scholarships with criteria such as: academic success, community service, excellence in the trades, achievements on the athletic field or in extra-curricular activities, etc.

Board Members Diane Andrews, Mary Tatum-Robinson, and William Morrison have visited with students in March and materials were also presented to parents at the Open House in September. Parents of seniors were mailed, at Foundation expense, detailed lists of every local scholarship, along with other scholarships that they might want to apply for. Guidance Counselor Kim Kozak, has established an online Google Classroom where all members of the Class of 2024 will have access to instructions, lists of potential scholarships along with the applications form for each.

The GSDEF is responsible for managing all local scholarships, but students and parents are reminded that there are many opportunities for scholarship applications outside of the Foundation. See Mrs. Kozak for information on these.

In order to assist students and parents with application process details, GSDEF has created a short video for your use. The video is available in the Class of 2024 Scholarship Classroom.

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