Give the Gift of Education

Message from the AEF president

Dear Friend,

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of education by making a donation to the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF).

When you give to AEF, you make an impact on learning for Alameda students, providing them with support and opportunities they would not have. You also show them that our community cares.

Your support means that 600 middle schoolers will benefit from participation in an after-school organized sports program that includes an academic tie-in to keep them motivated in the classroom as well as on the sports court or field.

Your gift to AEF supports after-school and summer learning opportunities in everything from the arts to technology for over 3,000 students. These classes and camps engage children outside of the classroom and keep learning going on all year long.

With your gift, we can expose thousands of elementary school students to unique performing arts productions, such as the Oakland Symphony’s Young People’s Concerts.

AEF’s Equipped 4 Success program provides children from low-income families with backpacks and school supplies, making these students prepared for school from day one. Our Adopt A Classroom program supports teachers city-wide, helping to fund field trips as well as the purchase of science and art supplies.

These programs are some of what your end-of-the-year gift supports, though we have more planned. Beginning in 2016, we will sponsor a college test prep program that will serve students who are historically underrepresented in college, increasing the opportunities for these students to benefit from a college education that will change the course of their lives.

Thanks for your gift this holiday season. It will work magic.

Sincerely,
Bill Sonneman
President

P.S.
It is easy to give to AEF. Just make a donation online or download a mail-in donation form.