Good news travels fast—and in Columbus, it starts with our community. Thanks to your generosity, the Columbus Education Foundation (CEF) is making a real difference in the lives of our students. Together, we’re opening doors through scholarships for college and trade school, while also funding classroom grants that bring special projects to life in CISD classrooms from elementary through high school.

Maybe you’ve supported us with a donation, given in memory of a loved one, bid on a cake at one of our fundraisers, or even cheered on a rubber duck floating down the Colorado River. However you’ve joined in, please know this: every act of support adds up to more opportunity for our students.

As president of CEF, I’m proud of how far we’ve come—and excited about where we’re going. Scholarships can be life-changing, and even the smallest contributions come together to create big opportunities. At the same time, our classroom grants ensure that teachers can dream bigger and bring new ideas to their students—without being limited by stretched budgets.

Our mission is simple but powerful: invest in students, encourage them to dream about their futures, and give them the tools to succeed—whether that path is through college, trade school, or technical training.

On behalf of our board and our students, thank you for believing in this mission and for continuing to stand with us. Together, we are shaping brighter futures for every Columbus ISD graduate.