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MATCH MET! COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Matching Grant – Donations Requested
Our spring 2020 donor match has been met! We are now fundraising to assist the HR County School District with distance learning expenses for the 20/21 school year. With students and teachers now dependent on online instruction at least through the end of Fall 2020 semester, funds for books and supplies to send home to…
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Congratulations Karen Bullard!
Our raffle winner is Karen Bullard, who is so excited to be able to run local errands on her new e-bike from her home in Hood River! The fundraiser was a huge success, and we sold out of tickets days before the drawing on August 17th. Thank you to all of you who purchased tickets to support…
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College Scholarship Deadline Extended Until April 17
To help students having difficulty completing HRCEF’s college scholarship applications due to COVID-related delays, HRCEF has extended the due date to April 17, 2020. For students applying to the Jesse Elder Memorial Scholarship, official high-school transcripts can be requested by emailing carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us. If you are still having trouble completing the college scholarship application by that…
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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…