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2024 SEF SPOTLIGHTS
Gary Bilyeu
SEF PRESIDENT
As 2024 draws to a close, so does my time on the Board of the Sanger Education Foundation. It has been an incredible honor to lead this organization over the past three years. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and will forever cherish the experience of working alongside such a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Their passion and hard work have been nothing short of inspiring.
I am also pleased to report that the Foundation remains financially strong and steadfast in its mission to support the educational needs of Sanger ISD. This year, we received more than $342,000 in donations, with nearly $100,000 coming from Donor Directed Programs and new endowments. These generous contributions provide a perpetual source of funding for education, one of the Foundation’s primary goals. Because of this overwhelming support, the Foundation was able to award nearly $115,000 in Student Scholarships and various programs, including Student Enrichment, Staff Development, and District-wide Enrichment It has truly been an exceptional year for both giving and receiving
Our success would not be possible without the tireless efforts of the Foundation staff and our incredible volunteers. Valerie Foster, our Executive Director since the Foundation’s inception, deserves immense credit for leading us to where we are today. However, the heart of this organization lies with the countless volunteers from the Board of Directors to committee members and supporters who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to our mission. Serving alongside these passionate individuals has been one of the greatest joys of my time here.
To our donors: thank you. Your generosity and commitment are the driving force behind everything we do. The Foundation would not exist without your support. Because of you, we ’ ve been able to make a meaningful and lasting impact on education in Sanger. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Foundation staff, and our entire volunteer team, thank you for helping us change lives.
Sincerely,
