Philanthropy Spotlight: Educational Enrichment Foundation
Educational Enrichment Foundation
The Educational Enrichment Foundation (EEF) is an independent non-profit 501c3 organization founded by Tucson’s community and business leaders in order to support the students and teachers within Tucson Unified School District schools.
Established in 1983, EEF is the oldest foundation of its kind in Arizona and serves 49,000 Tucson Unified students annually. Through its grants, scholarships, professional development programs, and community activities, EEF actively provides enhanced and enriched learning resources for Tucson Unified students, teachers, and schools, advocates for educational excellence for all children, and ensures access to educational enrichment opportunities within Tucson Unified for financially in-need students.
EEF programs are supported by corporate and non-profit grants, payroll deductions made by hundreds of dedicated Tucson Unified employees, and contributions from the general public.
Get Involved!
There are many ways to engage with The Educational Enrichment Foundation!
Basic Needs Program: This program provides the basic resources necessary to keep needy and At-Risk children in school. Through individual grants, EEF provides books, fees, bus passes, clothing, shoes, and other items that a child might need. Once the students’ basic needs are taken care of, they can concentrate on the learning process. Learn more about their Basic Needs program HERE.
Click here to view a detailed list of EEF’s volunteer opportunities!
This post is a part of our 2019 social media series, “Philanthropy Spotlight”. There are so many deserving charities in Tucson. Make sure to check out our news feed every Tuesday to read about more local non-profits. We hope you take the time to read about these wonderful organizations and how you can get involved in our community.
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