We are passionate about World Class education and the future of the East Valley communities in which we live, work and raise our families.
We invite you to join us in this endeavor!
2012 Senior Scholarship Recipients
Our Mission - To create opportunities to invest in Gilbert Public Schools’ vision for World-Class education.
Our Vision - Enhance our community legacy through world class education.
Our History – Over the past ten years, GEF has contributed $450,000.00 to students, staff and programs in Gilbert Public Schools. We have enabled 1000’s of students to benefit from innovative programs funded by teacher grants. We have helped many graduating seniors through our Senior Scholarship program. In addition, we also distribute social services though United Way giving. The Gilbert Education Foundation is a 501©3.
Who we benefit – GPS enrolls over 38000 students and employs more than 5,000 people. It is the largest employer in the Town of Gilbert. So, we not only benefit students, but our impact stretches deep into the community to all whom live and work in Gilbert.
- We provide Senior Scholarships to GPS graduates that enable students to attend College.
- We provide scholarships for GPS educators to improve their skills and put those skills right back into students of GPS.
- We partner with the Valley of Sun United Way to provide social services to at risk families within the district.
- We promote community engagement and volunteerism through our Varsity Letter in Volunteerism program
- We support technology in the classroom and STEM education projects and curriculum
Our Future – In 2012, GEF made a strategic decision to change our funding mechanism in order to grow significantly. We have moved from event based fund raising (Dinner, Golf Tourney, Car raffle) to direct ask (Grants, Endowments, Corporate and Personal donations). Though we are very proud of the funds raised to date, we know that in order to meet the growing demands of under funding in education, GEF must engage the community and make a more significant impact.