The Education Foundation of Alachua County

10/22/2026

Looking to make a real impact in your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience?🍎 ✨

The Education Foundation of Alachua County is hiring 3 to 4 spring interns across Student Success, Community Outreach, Finance & Administration, and Development! If you are a rising sophomore, junior, or senior at UF or Santa Fe College with a passion for public education, this opportunity is designed for you.

For 40 years, the Education Foundation has supported local public school students and teachers through mentoring, scholarships, and teacher grants. Join us in helping local students succeed and reach college! 🎓

Applications are open now through November 6, 2026. To learn more or apply, review the full job description on our website https://edfoundationac.org/about-the-education-foundation/join-our-team/ or reach out to Sean Johnson, Director of Take Stock in Children, at [email protected].

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Kristin Zunker, our September 2026 Thank a Teacher honoree!

We are honored to partner with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital to recognize exceptional educators who make a lasting difference in our community.

🍎 Know a teacher who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a future Thank a Teacher award at https://edfoundationac.org/thank-a-teacher/

10/20/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026-27 Catalyst for Change grant recipients! 🍎

We are excited to award over $65,000 to 17 projects across 14 schools and district programs in Alachua County.

From science fairs and chemistry labs to outdoor classrooms, school gardens, and calming sensory stations, these teacher-led ideas will reach students in every grade from preschool through high school.
Thank you to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, as well as our partners at Publix Charities, The Smallwood Foundation, Gettel Toyota Gainesville, Florida Credit Union, Fred Sivia & Beverly Cannon Memorial Fund, and GHS Class of 1962 & 1964.

Congratulations again to all of the amazing educators who are grant recipients! We are so excited to see the impact of all these projects!

10/20/2026

Yesterday our leadership team and board members had the opportunity to give input on Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Search. We were joined by the Children's Trust of Alachua County.

Consultants are compiling data and will combine it for their presentation and recommendations.

You can give your input today by following the link or using the QR code.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VZ7F6MK?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVDlbVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQpNUur0e7ZTbuBkVqq_RzhynIbTPHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4UiQWgdJJY1ot_1OJxWDl2MXJnC30KgwM8XVmj3N3cV0UmYX0BCKawXqqB2A_aem_p73Ju45Nvbv647sVp1akjA

10/19/2026

🎓 Empowering Our Seniors for College Success! 🎓

Over the past month, we’ve been working hard to make sure our Take Stock in Children seniors and their families are fully prepared for the exciting journey ahead!

We kicked things off at Buchholz High School for Senior College Prep Night, where our TSIC seniors and their families gathered to learn where to begin with the college application process. Our TSIC Director, Mr. Sean Johnson, geared everyone up for success alongside Patrice Crooms from PC Virtual Tutoring & Educational Solutions, ensuring our students are set up for total academic success.

Next was our TSIC Senior Financial Aid Night, where representatives from Santa Fe Achieve, the Southern Scholarship Foundation, and our FAFSA guru, Bill Goodman, shared invaluable resources on navigating college costs. To top off the evening, seniors and their families logged onto the computers and worked through the FAFSA together step-by-step!

And finally, our College Tour at Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College, where our TSIC seniors and Amplified students got to experience campus life firsthand on FAMU’s and TSC's beautiful campuses.

We are so proud to provide these life-changing opportunities and vital information to our incredible students and dedicated families. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that this class will accomplish! 🌟

10/15/2026

🎉 Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to one of our amazing board members, Amy Hogue! 🎂✨

We are so grateful to have her vision and leadership on our team at The Education Foundation. 🥳❤️📚

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to one of our wonderful board members here at the Education Foundation, Darry Lloyd! 🎂🎁

We are so grateful for your dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to supporting students and educators across Alachua County. Thank you for everything you do to help our community thrive.

We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating! ✨

10/10/2026

We are grateful for partners like Children's Trust of Alachua County! We excited for their First Annual Community Champions Awards!

Award categories include:
• Youth Empowerment Award
o Rising 5th Grade
o Rising 6th-12th Grade
• Community Champion Award
• Rising Star Award
• Children’s Trust Heart of Service Award
• Lifetime Impact Award.

To find out more about the awards and nominations, visit: https://www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us/communications/page/community-champions-awards

If you know a person or organization deserving, nominate them now!

Alachua County Public Schools

The Children’s Trust is proud to announce that nominations have opened for our First Annual Community Champions Awards!

These awards give you the opportunity to recognize the individuals, organizations and community leaders making an everyday difference in the lives of the youth and families in Alachua County. Whether their efforts are made through mentorship, advocacy or meaningful community support.

We all know someone who makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in Alachua, and this event gives you the opportunity to select the individuals, organizations and community leaders who help our community thrive.

Award categories include:
• Youth Empowerment Award
o Rising 5th Grade
o Rising 6th-12th Grade
• Community Champion Award
• Rising Star Award
• Children’s Trust Heart of Service Award
• Lifetime Impact Award

The award recipients will be recognized at our Board Meeting on December 14, 2026.

To find out more about the awards and nominations, check out our website: https://www.childrenstrustofalachuacounty.us/communications/page/community-champions-awards

If you know a person or organization deserving, nominate them now!

09/30/2026

⏰ Only 10 days left to apply! We are proud to help spread the word about the O2b Founders Club Scholarship Program!

This year, $39,500 in scholarships will be awarded to support children ages 0–13! These scholarships are available to children currently enrolled in O2b Kids programs, as well as new families who wish to join the O2b Kids family upon receiving an award! The awards can be applied toward future preschool, afterschool, or summer camp tuition.

Anyone can nominate an applicant or submit an application themselves! You can find printed applications at any O2b Kids location or apply online. Completed applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] or received by mail on or before October 9, 2026.

If you know a family or child who could benefit, please share this post and help us spread the word!

Apply or learn more today here: https://o2bkids.com/stories/o2b-founders-club-scholarships-2026-27/