GREATER EAST HAMPTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
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Mission Statement
The East Hampton Education Foundation seeks to enrich the lives of students in the East Hampton Town public schools by supporting superior educational programs and wellness programs. Through its work, the EHEF helps students broaden their educational experience, widen their perspective on the world, and deepen their connection to the community. The East Hampton Education Foundation has provided over One Million Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Program Funding since its inception in 2004.
About This Cause
The East Hampton Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation founded in 2004 by a group of dedicated parents, educators, business people and community members. The EHEF Mission is to enrich the lives of students in the East Hampton Town public schools by supporting superior educational programs and wellness programs. Through its work, the EHEF helps students broaden their educational experience, widen their perspective on the world, and deepen their connection to the community. With the combined efforts of our annual Fundraising events – Gala, Casino Night and Golf Tournament and Generous Contributions from our community we have accomplished the following: SCHOLARSHIP: Over the past 14 years, GEHEF has awarded over a quarter of a million dollars - $400,000 - in college and book scholarships to 215 graduating East Hampton High School seniors. MINI GRANTS: More than $165,000. granted to school teachers for educational programs through the GEHEF Mini Grant Funding Program impacting students from K-12 in curriculum areas from science to fine arts, math, language, health and wellness, diversity and more. AUTHOR IN HAND: Over $115,000. in books gifted to more than 7,000 elementary and middle school students through our Author in Hand program for Summer Reading Literacy CHARACTER EDUCATION: Project Hero, Rachels Challenge, Challenge Day, Ten Seconds, You the Man, Champion of Choices, Hands are Not for Hitting – Anti Bullying, Buddy Benches, Mind Yeti, Chat & Chill, The 525 Foundation and More. ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMMING: The Presidential Classroom, Harvard Model Congress, Fine Arts – Camerata, Carnegie Hall, Springs Opera. Foss Science Funding. 911 MEMORIAL MUSEUM TRIP: All EHHS Eleventh Grade Students visit the National September 11 Memorial and Museum each spring. This experience is made possible in a large part thru the GEHEF annual donation. The museum documents and examines the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the events that preceded them, including the first attack on the World Trade Center on 2/16/93 and continuing significance of 9/11/01. Please help us continue to provide Scholarship, Enrichment, Enlightenment, Character Education and Grants to meet the goals and mission of the Greater East Hampton Education Foundation with a generous donation or memorial gift. Even a small recurring monthly gift will make a difference in a child’s life. Visit us @ www.EH-EF.org to Donate. Sincerely, The Board of Directors East Hampton Education Foundation East Hampton Education Foundation, P.O. Box 4175, East Hampton, NY 11930