"Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day." – Shira Tamir
Greetings from the Albany Public Schools Foundation!
The cool autumn days are among us and the leaves have begun to fall. School is in full swing, and we are so grateful for all of the dedicated teachers and administrators who work tirelessly to make their classrooms and schools a wonderful learning environment.
This past weekend we held our iCelebrate Gala & Auction. Thanks to our amazing community who showed up to celebrate our 40th anniversary of supporting students in the Greater Albany Public Schools. We had a wonderful event and are so grateful for all who came. Thanks to our very supportive donors and sponsors as well.
It is time to look forward to the 2025 scholarship season. Last year we gave out over $232,000 in scholarships but we need your help to offer more. Last year we had more than 60 students left without a scholarship because we didn’t have enough money. Some of our scholarships had over 150 applications. Anyone can start a scholarship in memory of a loved one, in a family name or business name. We currently have funds to match first time scholarships of $2500.00 or more. Please contact Andrea Recek, our Director of Programs if you are interested and/or have any questions.
In closing, I want to thank all our donors for your support. We couldn’t do what we do without you. We appreciate you and want you to know that your support means the world to us.
Take care and have a wonderful October!
PeggyBurris
Executive Director
executive@albanypsf org 541-979-2773 Ext 1
March 15th, 2025
Now’s your chance to really make an impact!
YOU COULD GET:
Up to 8 free race entries with shirts
A booth at the event
Your logo on the Race Shirts
Your logo on event Flyers
Your logo on our social media pages, on our website, and in the newsletter
Your business banner hung at the event
Promo items in swag bags
Your logo in post-event thank you newsletter
We have 5 levels of sponsorship to choose from!
600+ Runners & Walkers, both kids and adults attend this event
ALBANYPSF.ORG/WHAT-WEDO/CLASSROOM-GRANTS/
$90,000 tobeAWARDED thisyear!
We Presented a Giant Check to GAPS!
On September 23rd, we presented a check of $72,933 to the District for Enrichment Grants that support school wide projects in art, music, STEM, and health and wellness. We can’t wait to see these projects get started!
Executive Officers
President - Joanne Alford
Vice President - Jerred Taylor
Secretary - Monica Banks-Figueroa
Treasurer - Stephanie Black
Board Members
Kimberly Christensen
Cindy Draper
Pat Eastman
Lynn Hubert
Dana Lovejoy
Jerrie Matuszak
Gary Miller
Dave Pautsch
Jerry Shipman
Will Summers
Ben Watts
Elaine Wells
Ilynn Winn
APSF Staff
Peggy Burris
Executive Director executive@albanypsf.org
Dulcie Hawley
Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant bookkeeper@albanypsf.org
Andrea Recek Director of Programs programs@albanypsf.org
Jorden Parrish
Marketing & Events Coordinator Marketing@albanypsf org
Oct. 10th
Oct. 10th
Oct. 22nd
Upcoming Events
APSF Hosts Greeters for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Peely’s Open House APSF Office, 3:30-6pm
Lunch & Learn Evening Edition Comfort Suites, 7pm
