TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Helping ALL Youth Thrive in Decatur

The mission of the Decatur Education Foundation is to enable the full potential of our young people. We believe that every child deserves equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

HELP US REACH OUR YEAR-END GIVING GOAL!

$x raised out of $x goal

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, we have the ambitious goal of reaching $40,000 in donations!

Give today and help us close the gaps that stand in the way of equitable education opportunities for Decatur’s students. All donations are tax deductible.

Donate today

Note: Progress thermometer is updated daily, and does not display a real-time reflection of donations received.

NEWS AND EVENTS

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A Season of Gratitude & Giving
A Season of Gratitude & Giving

As we head into Thanksgiving week, we find ourselves reflecting on the many reasons we’re grateful for this community. Every day we see neighbors looking out for one another, educators going the extra mile for their students, and families who show up again and again to support the work of the Decatur Education Foundation.

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Announcing the Stephanie Trauner Memorial Fund
Announcing the Stephanie Trauner Memorial Fund

This week, our community experienced a profound loss with the passing of Stephanie Trauner, a beloved CSD teacher whose bright spirit and deep care shaped the lives of countless students and families…Together with her family and friends, Decatur Education Foundation has created the Stephanie Trauner Memorial Fund.

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Own a piece of CSD Art
Own a piece of CSD Art

Celebrate Decatur and its schools with a one-of-a-kind collectible from beloved local artist and City Schools of Decatur art teacher Colleen Dunbar. Each hand-built, glazed ceramic sculpture captures the architectural charm of a neighborhood school facade…

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Supper & Sips 2025 is a Wrap!
Supper & Sips 2025 is a Wrap!

What. A. Night!

Supper & Sips 2025 Sets a New Record

Nearly $100,000 raised for Decatur students and schools!

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DEF is Hiring!
DEF is Hiring!

Decatur Education Foundation (DEF) is looking for a creative, relationship-oriented professional to join our small but mighty team as Community Engagement Manager. If you love connecting people, planning meaningful events, and telling stories that move others to action, this might be the perfect role for you.

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Ordering is now open for our NaanStop Spirit Night coming up on Thursday, December 11th. Skip cooking and support Decatur Education Foundation at the same time. Place your pre-order now and enjoy delicious Indian takeout while helping fund DEF&rsqu
Thank you to everyone who gave, shared, and lifted up DEF on Giving Tuesday yesterday! Your generosity strengthens the programs that support Decatur students and families all year long. We still have a way to go toward our $40,000 year-end goal, an
There’s still time to make your Giving Tuesday gift! Every donation today helps move us closer to our $40,000 year-end goal, supporting programs that lift up students and families across Decatur. From mental health resources to food support,
We’re more than halfway through Giving Tuesday, the biggest day fundraising for nonprofits worldwide! When you give to DEF, you help provide the support systems students rely on — from mental health resources and after-school programs to
Help DEF raise $40000 for our kids before the end of the year!
We love a good online deal — almost as much as we love seeing our community support Decatur students. 💛 As you wrap up your Cyber Monday shopping, remember that Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! Your gift helps fuel the programs our kids and famili

Support the Decatur Education Foundation to help ALL youth thrive in Decatur. 

Together we make a difference!

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