"Nurturing young minds for a brighter future"
Building a stronger future for our educational family
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission
We support and enhance the quality of education by providing resources and opportunities that promote academic excellence, innovation, and student success.
Our Vision
We create a community where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their educational goals
OUR VALUES
Education: We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential and creating opportunities for every individual.
Collaboration: We value partnerships and collaborative efforts with schools, businesses, and community members to achieve our mission.
Equity: We are committed to providing equal opportunities and resources to all students, regardless of their background or socio-economic status.
Accountability: We operate with integrity and accountability to ensure that all funds are used in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Innovation: We constantly strive for innovative ideas and solutions to enhance education and support student success.
Volunteerism: We recognize and appreciate the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, who play a vital role in our success.
Sustainability: We are committed to ensuring the longevity and sustainability of the Foundation to continue supporting education for future generations.
HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED
The CGESD Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit governed by a board of directors that are fiscally responsible for the management of the foundation.
CGESD Foundation has distributed over $150,000 in grants
Supporting our initiatives is a great way to support our students.
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Students supported with backpack program
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Our Supporters
The Casa Grande Education Foundation
In Support of the Youth and Families Served by CGESD.
The Casa Grande Education Foundation has been organized to serve the youth, families, staff and schools of the Casa Grande Elementary School District #4.
The Casa Grande Elementary School District is comprised of 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 online learning academy (CGOLA), 1 C-STEM school (COIL), and 1 early childhood learning center (ECLC) serving approximately 6,400 students. With approximately 900 employees, the Casa Grande Elementary School District is presently the second-largest school district in Pinal County and is one of the largest employers in the county. The annual operating budget is over $50 million.
To learn more about the District, please visit https://www.cgesd.org
Our Initiatives
Innovative Learning Fund
Whether you call it STEM or STEAM the Innovation Learning fund will help educators bring amazing ideas into the classroom to innovate learning for our youth.
School Support Fund
Help us to deepen and strengthen our educational culture by supporting of our school communities by funding student and teacher appreciation activities and other family events.
Afterschool Activity Fund
This fund helps elementary age children from Kindergarten to 8th Grade fund after school extracurricular activities such as ballet, karate, and youth engagement activities.
Weekend Backpack Fund
Backpack food programs offer families free groceries for weekends and school breaks. Food backpacks include healthy, easy-to-prepare food for kid-friendly meals.