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Take Me Back to Chicago Concert is Cancelled
March 18 2020: Due to government mandate and to prioritize the health and well-being of performers and concert goers, we have canceled the May 2nd concert. The CDC has now stated that no event shall take place with 10 or more people until mid-May. Since the concert was also in a school facility, the decision…
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Reach For Excellence Success
Thank you to everyone who participated in Reach For Excellence on Feb 8. The famous Dollar Tower was won for the third year in a row by Indian Creek Family Eye Care See more Reach For Excellence photos here
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Steve Gates Memorial Scholarship Fund Established
In the spirit of Steve’s giving nature and values of education and community service, Steve’s family has established a scholarship fund to assist deserving Hood River Valley High School students with college expenses. You can learn more about Steve here: https://www.hoodrivernews.com/obituaries/steve-gates/article_fe7efade-0fc6-11ea-a26e-27f0d95b1afe.html
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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Rockin’ Party – Fundraiser Friday Nov 15
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats are playing at the Hood River Best Western Gorge Room on November 15. Come, enjoy the music, and support Hood River County Education Foundation!
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High School Seniors Score Big at Scholarship Night
The Hood River County Education Foundation awarded $119,300 in college scholarships to 60 graduating seniors at last Thursday’s Scholarship Awards Night. In addition to the 34 high school scholarships, an additional $47,750 in Continuing College Scholarships was identified by the Foundation for current college students. The Hood River Valley High School event played to a…
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Reach for Excellence fundraiser tops $70K
The second annual Reach for Excellence fundraiser for the Hood River County Education Foundation (HRCEF) topped expectations by grossing over $70,000 and selling out all tickets. The net proceeds from the event will be awarded as Innovative Teaching Grants to Hood River County School District educators, available to all schools and programs. The gala event…
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Thank You For Your Support
From the board and staff of Hood River County Education Foundation, heartfelt thanks to our supporters in the community. You’ve helped our students in so many ways in 2018: 66 students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $100,000 The estate of Isabel Gilkerson established 3 new scholarships for $5,000 each with a large bequest 26…
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$117,000 Awarded in College Scholarships
Hood River Valley High School seniors went home from Scholarship Awards Night with over $75,750 in Hood River County Education Foundation (HRCEF) funds for their post-secondary educations. In addition, the Education Foundation announced that recipients of HRCEF Continuing College scholarships will receive over $41,250, for a total record disbursement of $117,000 in HRCEF Scholarships this…
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HRCEF RAISES OVER $40k FOR TEACHING GRANTS!
The Hood River County Education Foundation declared its first-ever fundraising gala a success. Supporters from throughout the Gorge gathered February 3rd, 2018 for a dinner and auction event at the Best Western Hood River Inn in Hood River. The Foundation raised over $40,000 to support their Innovative Teaching Grants Program, which awards funds to teachers…
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MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS!
Thank you to our many generous donors! With your help, we exceeded our goal and raised over $14,000 from our Membership Drive in December. The Education Foundation runs entirely off of donations, and memberships are a great way for businesses and individuals to help support all of our programs in an affordable way. From college…