Ed. Foundation Spring Fling fundraiser

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Ed. Foundation honored all seven Port Washington school principals at its 2018 spring fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of Vivian Moy)

The Ed. Foundation will hold its annual spring fundraiser on Thursday, April 4 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Port Washington Yacht Club. The party includes open bar, a casual dinner, an online auction, raffle prizes and much more.

It is a major fundraiser for The Ed. Foundation and celebrates the organization’s 17th year of funding grants in the school district, enhancing and expanding educational opportunities for students in every grade.

Tickets are $150 per person and $125 for Ed. Foundation members. Please go to https://theedfoundation.org/donate-get-involved/become-a-member to become a member at any level.

Sponsorships are also available at several levels: Spring Fever for $5,000 (includes 8 tickets), April Showers for $2,500 (includes 6 tickets), May Flowers for $2,000 (includes 4 tickets), and Tiptoe through the Tulips for $1,500 (includes 2 tickets).

Those who can’t attend the party can support the organization by making a donation at www.TheEdFoundation.org.

The event is co-chaired by Ed. Foundation board members Lauren Edwards and Robin McDermott. Please contact them with questions at events@TheEdFoundation.org.

To purchase tickets, journal ads, sponsorships or to become a member, please visit www.TheEdFoundation.org.

The Ed. Foundation has awarded over $1.5 million in grants to the Port Washington schools since 2001. It is an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organization whose mission supports educational initiatives beyond basic education requirements.

The Ed. Foundation is grateful to the supportive Port Washington community. Through a successful membership program, generous sponsorships and strong ongoing community support, the foundation is delighted to award Port public schools with 47 enriching grants in all 7 schools for the current school year.

The Ed. Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year through March 29, and will announce next year’s grant recipients in June.

Please visit www.TheEdFoundation.org to purchase tickets or sponsorships, or to learn more about inspiring education in Port Washington.

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