Decatur Education Foundation

Lace up your running shoes & get ready to run there are 30 Days until Tour Decatur 2024! Get registered today & join your Decatur community in the most anticipated race of the year! ow.ly/N38i50QAEg7

Black History Month is celebrated annually in the U.S. from February 1 - March 1. Throughout the month, school communities will host activities and events highlighting the achievements and history of African Americans.

We are excited to announce DEF's most anticipated event, Tour Decatur 2024. Get ready to join us in a day of family friendly fun surrounded by your Decatur community. Support DEF and register today, we can't wait to see you March 16, 2024 raceroster.com/events/2024/84…

Support DEF's 2024 goals and join our community! decatureducationfoundation.org/donate/

DEF was honored to attend the launch of the local action plan for Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). Safety & Inclusion, Children's Participation, Equitable Social Services, Safe Living Environments & Play/Leisure are collaborative goals that DEF & CFCI share.

If your kids are looking for something to do this weekend, they can enter DEF's Sticker Design Contest! Full details are at decatureducationfoundation.org/defstickercont…. The submission deadline is 12-15. Have fun, be creative and good luck!

Thanks for a wonderful #GivingTuesday! Special shout-out to Amy Widener for combating food insecurity in #Decatur. Amy's #Thanksgiving pie giveaway raised over $1,000 for families facing financial instability. Donate at bit.ly/SupportDEF to make the holidays brighter! ✨

Everyone at DEF wishes you abundant blessings this Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you, our community of supporters who are helping us make a difference for Decatur's kids! #gratitude #happythanksgiving

Tune in to hear @gyimah_whitaker & our own @TheRickyHyde discuss DEF's Teacher & Student Innovation Grants, the importance of #StudentVoice, how we remove obstacles & provide opportunities for ALL students + preview an exciting year in Decatur #education! #AllInDecatur

Check out Episode 2 of "CSD Words with Dr. Whitaker," with special guest Ricky Hyde, DEF Executive Director, at linktr.ee/cityschoolsofd…. @gyimah_whitaker

Don't forget: Election Day is tomorrow -- your voice, your vote! Here is the general information compiled by Decaturish.com (Thank you!) To view a composite ballot sample, click here: dekalbcountyga.gov/sites/default/…

Hey CSD Decatur High School Alumni: Just a reminder that the DHS Homecoming Game is TOMORROW night! Tickets are purchased here: gofan.co/event/1041465?…. Cheer on your alma mater and visit our table by the bleachers to enter the raffle to win a DHS ball cap! #GoBulldogs

Here's one place to see your support at work: at our schools! F.AVE's garden will bloom soon, thanks to a DEF teacher grant! You can check out all of our impact stories here: decatureducationfoundation.org/impact-stories #forourkids #decaturga #allindecatur #teachergrants #schoolgarden #FAVE

Purchase your tickets today for SUDS (formerly Decatur Beer Festival) at #LegacyPark on 10-28 from 12 to 4pm. Come enjoy this classic Decatur festival that benefits all the non-profit tenants of Legacy Park, including DEF! Tickets available at: sudsdecatur.org

Hey CSD Decatur High School Alumni: Who's going to the DHS Homecoming Game on 10-20? If your class is planning to be there, let us know and we'll have your class buttons ready for you! Email erin@decatureducationfoundation.org. For tickets: gofan.co/event/1041465?… Go Bulldogs!

Tomorrow at 5pm, Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian will walk through Decatur. She is making a 6,000-mile trek to bring awareness of the plight of refugees. @FluxProjects needs our help: They would like 50 kids to join. RSVP is requested at anne@fluxprojects.org.

Our 2022-23 Annual Report is coming to your Decatur mailbox soon! See how community support is helping Decatur students find success at every school in #CitySchoolsofDecatur -- You might see a familiar face or two! Every dollar counts -- donate today at decatureducationfoundation.org/donate

Did you know that we coordinate food donations for Beacon Hill Middle School's snack pantry? If you'd like to donate, we have an Amazon wish list that's updated monthly. Here's the link: a.co/d0HJHTr Thank you! Together, we make a difference for our kids!

September is Suicide Prevention Month. You can learn more about how to prevent suicide by signing up for the next 2-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training on October 12-13th. It's open to anyone interested in learning these life-saving skills: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…