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Managed by a volunteer board of directors, the foundation is a separate and independent organization from the East Aurora Union Free School District.

Since our inception in 1988, our not-for-profit has funded over $1.3 million in grants for educational programs and opportunities outside of the East Aurora School District's operating budget. The East Aurora Educational Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was inspired by Dr. James Ford and established in 1988 to benefit the faculty and students, and to enrich the curriculum in the East Aurora Schools. The East Aurora Educational Foundation relies on donations and community support to fulfill its mission: "To enhance the educational experience of students in the East Aurora Union Free School District."

11/02/2026

We're only three days away from our 14th Annual Celebration Event fundraiser at the Mansion at Knox Farm-- and we're so excited to welcome some very special guests! 🤩

EAHS students with disabilities or diverse learning needs participating in the new EAEF-funded "Passport to Possibilities" program will be selling unique, handmade products from their own businesses! These include:

💙Stick it to Tim (stickers)
💙Beads by Bridget (backpack and purse charms)
💙Designs by Fae (gem art)
💙 Steven's Mix & Munch (trail mix -- keep your eyes peeled for the "Mr. Shelley Mix" in honor of this year's James Ford Commitment to Education Award recipient, Jeff Shelley!)

These hands-on work-study opportunities are a key part of the "Passport" program, a transition-readiness initiative that helps students build practical life skills to set them up for success after graduation.

Proceeds go back to their student-run EAHS Coffee Cart, and they donate a portion of sales each year back to a local organization of their choice 🥰

Get your tickets now, and come out and support these wonderful students and EAEF on November 5: https://bit.ly/4bqwRJ2

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween, East Aurora! Have a fun and safe evening, and see if you can spot some EAEF lawn signs while you're trick or treating around EA Spooky Way! 🎃👻😄🔍

10/30/2026

Next up in our Friday "Faces of the Foundation" series is board director Jeffrey Markello (EAHS '83)!

💙 Board member since: 2012
💛 Occupation: Managing partner of Sakowski & Markello and Aurora Town Justice
💙 Hobbies: Watching the Bills; playing tennis, golf, and pickleball; and traveling
💛 Fun facts: Jeff and his wife Mia have two children, Katherine and Anthony, who both graduated from EAHS. Jeff also serves on the East Aurora Rotary Club and Suburban Adult Services Inc. (SASi) Foundation Boards.

Jeff feels honored that EAEF has allowed him to continue to pursue his passion for education in our community. He believes the good work EAEF does can change the trajectory of a child’s life.

Thanks for all you do, Jeff! 🤩

10/29/2026

It's the EAEF Celebration Event, Charlie Brown!! 🥳

We're officially one week out from our biggest fundraiser of the year at the Mansion at Knox Farm, and Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy wanted to help us promote it 😄

While the Great Pumpkin sadly won't be making an appearance, you CAN expect:

- Delicious food, b**r, and w**e
- A silent auction with amazing prizes from 20+ local businesses (including the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres)
-Displays from EAEF grant recipients, including the EAHS Sustainable Agriculture program, Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) program, and the new Passport to Possibilities program for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs
- The presentation of the annual James Ford Commitment to Education Award to EAHS teacher Jeff Shelley

Tickets are $85, and we're accepting sponsor registrations until COB tomorrow, October 30. Get yours here: https://bit.ly/4bqwRJ2

(And thanks as always to Vidler's 5 & 10 for letting us take over one of your windows!)

10/27/2026

What a great grant update we have from the EAHS Sustainable Agriculture Class of 2027!

Students have been busy as bees this fall:

🐝Tending honeybee hives and preparing to harvest honey to sell to the public
🐓Moving broiler chickens to their new pens
🌽Harvesting corn, onions, and potatoes
🌻Cutting down sunflowers and tilling the area to plant a cover crop to protect the soil over the winter
🔨Organizing the shed and building new tool holders

And last but not certainly not least, taking care of the newest farm additions: seven adorable new bunnies and three pigs! 🐰🐷

Be sure to follow them on Facebook for more updates!

You can learn more about their amazing program at our Celebration Event fundraiser on November 5 at Knox Farm, where Sustainable Ag students will be tabling to share more info with our guests and discuss ways to support their hard work 💙 Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4bqwRJ2

10/23/2026

Next up in our Friday "Faces of the Foundation" series is board director Andrea Kasperek (EAHS '91)!

💙 Board member since: 2023
💛 Occupation: Former Orchard Park Central School District English teacher for 14 years
💙 Hobbies: Walking, reading, gardening, and listening to music
💛 Fun fact: Drea has two children who both attend school in the EA District.

Drea loves being involved in her children's schools and having a hand in the impact EAEF has on kids across all grade levels.

Thanks for all you do, Drea! 🤩

10/23/2026

What a fun morning at Parkdale Elementary School watching Mrs. Patoja and Mrs. Orcutt cut the official grand opening ribbon for the new East Aurora Union Free School District Pre-K - Grade 1 and students with disabilities playground! 🥳💙

We're thrilled to have been able to award a $32,330 grant to help launch this amazing project, letting our East Aurora community experience the joy of an inclusive playground that caters to the diverse needs of Parkdale students.

Superintendent Brian Russ and EAEF board member Dan Brunson also had a great time trying it out! Play truly is for everyone 😄

10/22/2026

We're just two weeks out from our biggest fundraiser of the year at the Mansion at Knox Farm -- and tickets are going fast! Get yours before they sell out: https://bit.ly/4bqwRJ2

And a big thank you to Martyn Printing and Graphics for all your amazing work on our lawn signs and printed promo materials 👏

10/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Spirit Club and the Class of 2027 for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Parkdale on Saturday!

We hope you enjoyed our "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" display, learning more about our not-for-profit, and taking home some fab-boo-lous favors -- including mini 3D-printed ghosts and pumpkins from EAMS' Mr. Canaski 🎃👻

What should our theme be next year? Leave a comment with your ideas ⬇

10/17/2026

We're so excited to participate in today's Spirit Club and Class of 2027 Trunk or Treat at Parkdale Elementary from 1-3!! 🎃👻

A big shout out to EAMS' Mr. Canaski for creating our spook-tacular 3D-printed pumpkin and ghost favors. He made them in the digital fabrication lab we funded through our 2024 "Rapid Prototyping into the Future" grant -- such a cool, full circle moment 😄

And thank you to Mrs. Adymy and Mrs. Cavanaugh's EAHS students for packaging and labeling the favors!

PS, can anyone guess our Trunk or Treat decorating theme this year? Snoopy should be a big hint 🔍

See you guys and ghouls later!

Address

430 Main Street
East Aurora, NY
14052

Telephone

+17166872394

Website

http://eastauroraef.org/

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