Union County (NC) Education Foundation

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Union County (NC) Education Foundation

We are committed to Supporting Students and Encouraging Educators in Union County Public Schools.
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The Union County Education Foundation is a community based non profit organization dedicated to public education. We support students and teachers in the 53 UCPS schools and work to provide classroom innovations, community engagement, a pathway to college, and rewards for exceptional educators.

06/17/2026

Help us send a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer Goodson of Sun Valley High School, a recipient of a 2025 UCEF LIFT Grant!

Jennifer's grant funds launched a Weekend Backpack Food Program that provided students with nutritious food, hygiene items and basic necessities outside of school hours. With nearly 50% of Sun Valley students receiving free or reduced-price lunch this year, this program helped ensure students return to school nourished, confident and ready to learn.

By addressing basic needs with dignity and care, this initiative supports the whole child and helps remove barriers that can impact academic success. With plans to expand even more next year, this program will continue to support our students in big ways!

Thank you, Jennifer, for your commitment to helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom!

06/15/2026

☀️With summer break in full swing, we need your input!

As a kid, what was your favorite part about summer?

Road trips? No alarm clock? Ice cream for dinner? There’s something about childhood summers that sticks with us forever! We hope you find chances to make new memories and soak in all the goodness summer has to offer ☀️

06/12/2026

This is worth celebrating 👏👏
One of our incredible 2025 LIFT Grant recipients, Mihaela Sanchez at Sun Valley High School, brought the World Cup Project to life!
What started as a vision to create connection and belonging through soccer became a reality, with students representing 8 different languages coming together on the field. The World Cup Project provides multilingual learners with opportunities to build friendships, strengthen teamwork skills and connect with their school community in a meaningful way.
This initiative goes beyond just a game, creating a lasting legacy of inclusion, collaboration and student leadership. We are proud to support innovative educators like Mihaela who are helping every student feel seen, valued and connected!

06/11/2026

Today is extra special, as we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Ed Davis, a true champion for education.

Dr. Ed Davis had a vision to build something meaningful that would uplift students, support teachers and strengthen the future of our community. In 2011, he founded the Union County Education Foundation, and his legacy lives on through the Dr. Ed Davis Scholarship. This is a $3,000 award for a UCPS senior pursuing a future in education.

🎂Happy Birthday, Dr. Ed Davis. Your leadership and dedication inspire us!

06/10/2026

🎓Congratulations to Union County Public Schools Class of 2026! 🎓

After years of hard work and dedication, you’ve reached a major milestone! We hope you take pride in how far you’ve come, and get excited for everything still ahead. You are prepared, you are capable and you are so ready to create change wherever you go.

The future is yours to shape!

Help us congratulate the Class of 2026!

06/08/2026

Today is National Best Friends Day! 🫶

Best friends don´t just make us laugh, they’re support systems, encouragers, and motivators. Schools aren’t just where we grow academically, but where friendships are built and bonds are formed that can last a lifetime.

Here’s to the best friends who make each day a little brighter just by being there.

Show your bestie some love today!

06/05/2026

🎉The last day of school is here!

To all of the incredible teachers across Union County Public Schools: thank you for the countless hours, patience, encouragement, creativity, and heart you poured into your students this year.

And to the students, congratulations on all you learned, the friendships you built, and the growth you made throughout the year!

You did it, UCPS! 🎉

06/03/2026

At UCEF, we’re not just supporting schools, we’re helping spark what happens inside them!

We are all about generating joy and bringing the community together to lift up the students and staff in Union County Public Schools. That’s why we champion educator creativity, fund innovative classroom ideas and show appreciation that keeps our educators feeling supported and valued.

Curious about the difference we’re making? Learn more about our impact in the community and how you can be part of it: https://ucedfoundation.org/what-we-do/

06/01/2026

We asked our board why they chose to serve with UCEF, and the answers are the kind that fill your heart!

For some, it comes full circle. Having once been supported by scholarships themselves, they now get a front row seat to watching those same opportunities change students’ lives. Others shared the excitement that´s packed into showing local businesses exactly how their generosity turns dreams into real futures.

Getting the itch to be a part of the magic? Check out all the ways you can dive right in: https://ucedfoundation.org/how-to-help/

05/29/2026

Have you heard about the work happening at American Circuits?

Founded by Sun Valley High School alum Ket Gondha (Class of 1997), American Circuits is an incredible example of what can happen when passion, innovation and hard work come together. This incredible team serves approximately 400 customers across industries ranging from defense to health care, supporting everything from robotics to LED lighting applications.

We love celebrating the amazing things UCPS alumni are building, creating, and leading both in our community and across the country!

Get your business added to our alumni-owned small business list: https://ucedfoundation.org/what-we-do/resources/ucps-alumni-owned-small-businesses.html

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Monroe, NC
28111

Telephone

+17042960725

Website

https://linktr.ee/UCEdFoundation, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/Ei9uNHC

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