Petaluma Educational Foundation’s 2014 gala fundraising BASH, held earlier this month at the gltizy one-off PEF Midtown Lounge, raised over $170,000 for Petaluma area schools.
What was most impressive to more than 500 guests in attendance, even more impressive than glittering table settings, rustic and industrial chic motif, or the festive Beat Street Band, was an out-pouring of community generosity and a steadfast commitment to continue Funding the Future for Petaluma’s 37 K-12 public, not-for-profit and charter schools.
The annual PEF BASH raised more than $170,000 for the foundation’s PEF Impact Grant program to support the needs of the over 13,000 students currentlyattending classes at ocal campuses.
The success of this year’s 2014 PEF BASH illustrates that the mission of the 32-year old foundation, which receives no state or government funding, will remain at the forefront of our community’s priorities.
In order to continue to partner with our schools to enrich and enhance the academicexperience of each and every student, PEF relies on the community-at-large to raise the balance of the monies needed to support the annual PEF Impact Grant program. Teachers will be submitting detailed applications to the Foundation by October 2nd requesting assistance to implement innovative and impactful curriculum-based programs in their classrooms not covered in the school budgets.
“We are fiercely dedicated to making a difference in how teachers teach and how students learn - making them more effective members of our community, better prepared for post-secondary education and trained to join the workforce of 2020 and beyond. It takes people to make a difference, people like those who live and work in Petaluma and the surrounding cities and counties who understand and appreciate our mission and share our goals. Our work has just begun; please join us by investing in the future of our children and community through a pledge to PEF today,” shares Interim Executive Director Maureen Highland.
The success of the PEF 2014 BASH is not only a success benefiting our local schools, but a success that reflects the collaboration and community involvement of local businesses, along with the caring citizens of Petaluma who commit to creating a bright future for all students. Annual PEF Partners for Education - Clover Stornetta Farms, Petaluma Market, Wells Fargo, and Petaluma Health Care District joined presenting sponsors Exchange Bank and Petaluma Creamery as top-tier partners at event. A host of other well-known local businesses came together to host the evening of festivities as corporate partners: Lace House Linen, Dairy Delivery Inc., Andrea & John Barella, Nelson, CamelBak, Encore Events Rentals/Cal West Rents, PG&E, Bank of Marin, First Community Bank, Hansel Auto Center, Hennessy Funds, Mike Hudson Distributing, Pisenti & Brinker LLP, Petaluma Minuteman Press, Solairus Aviation, W.K. McLellan Co., Comcast, Top Speed Data, Umpqua Bank, Don Ramatici Insurance, Friedman’s Home Improvement and Morris Distributing.
Didn't make it to the BASH but would like to support grant funding in Petaluma area schools this year? Click here to pledge - all donations are welcome, large or small.
Visit www.pefinfo.com for more information on the Petaluma Educational Foundation or
contact PEF Interim Executive Director, Maureen Highland, at maureen@pefinfo.com-
707-778-4632.
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