About Us
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. We work with the City Schools of Decatur, the Decatur Housing Authority, and the City of Decatur to ensure that ALL students have the resources and experiences they need to foster their growth and academic success.
Our work revolves around four core pillars:
Removing Obstacles to Learning
Providing Empowering Opportunities
Supporting Educators and Programs
Strengthening Community Initiatives
We take pride in our impact and remain committed to building a more equitable and prosperous future for ALL children in Decatur.
Our Mission
We solve the problems that keep our kids from finding success by connecting people, resources, and ideas. Central to this work is a commitment to eradicating barriers caused by systemic racism, income inequality, and the lack of behavioral health supports.
Our Vision
All Decatur youth realize their full potential, regardless of economic status, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, cognitive or physical ability.
Our Values
We are committed to anti-racism work in our organization, in our schools and in our community.
We are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of children in our community.
We are inclusive and welcoming to all who want to engage in our work.
We operate with a philosophy of collaboration and support rather than competition.
We value integrity, equity of opportunity, collective impact, and entrepreneurship.
Our Team
Our small and efficient staff, our dedicated Board of Directors, and a large group of community volunteers drive the success of the Decatur Education Foundation.
Our Staff
Board of Directors
Help us connect the dots – donate your talent and your time, offer your expertise, and support us financially.