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.

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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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It’s another busy week celebrating and supporting our Decatur students! Mark your calendars and join us for these important events!
Last night we gathered for our Star Social, an evening to honor the extraordinary generosity of our most dedicated supporters: our Circle of Stars. ✨ Special thanks to Gretchen D’Huyvetter Cobb and James Cobb for hosting us at their beautiful
Wow!💥The generosity of this community continues to amaze (and humble!) us! Your generosity helps open doors for students, uplifts the educators who guide them, and strengthens the schools and the community we serve. The work continues! And with yo
Mark your calendars for our next Speaker Series on Thursday, January 22nd! We’re partnering with our friends at Decatur Prevention Initiative and Decatur Parents Network to bring you a panel discussion on “Navigating the Changing Drug La
This is it — the final hours of 2025! ✨ There’s still time to make your tax-deductible year-end gift and help us reach our $40,000 goal before midnight. Every donation fuels the programs that make Decatur a place where every student can
We’re in the home stretch! 🕛 Your generosity has already made an incredible impact this season — and we’re so close to reaching our $40,000 year-end goal. Join your neighbors, friends, and fellow Decatur supporters in giving back
As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on everything your generosity has made possible — from mental health support and mentoring to innovation in classrooms and essentials for families. 💛 Every program, every scholarship, every

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