OEF-Oakland NJ Education Foundation

08/26/2026

With gratitude and a heavy heart 💙

After more than three decades of supporting Oakland’s students and teachers, the Oakland Education Foundation will be dissolving after a Board vote to be held on September 3.

Keeping OEF running takes a full board of volunteers, and we no longer have the numbers to continue. This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s the right and honest one and it comes after a real effort to rebuild.

We’re incredibly proud of what this community made possible: classroom innovation grants that put new ideas in front of students, and scholarships that helped Oakland seniors take their next step. None of it would have happened without our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and the educators who brought those grants to life. Thank you.

One last thing before we go: we’re opening a final round of teacher grants for Oakland Public Schools educators. Details to follow — teachers, keep an eye on this page.

‼️Please note our October 3 event has been canceled.

Thank you, Oakland. It’s been an honor. 🎓

06/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce The Diorio Family as the winner of our raffle. Congratulations on your enjoyable summer prize! 🎟️☀️⛱️

06/19/2026

Who wants to win the Summer of fun Raffle?!?! Last chance, drawing is at 9pm TONIGHT!! Winner does not need to be present!

06/17/2026

Thank you to our generous sponsors for this basket.

06/17/2026

🌞🎟️ OAKLAND CARNIVAL SUMMER BASKET RAFFLE 🎟️🌞

The Oakland Education Foundation is excited to announce that raffle tickets are now on sale for our AMAZING Summer Basket Raffle!

🎉 Winner will be drawn at the Oakland Carnival on June 19th at 9:00 PM.
📍 Winner does NOT need to be present to win!

This incredible raffle includes:

☀️ 6-Piece Patio Set
☀️ Tommy Bahama Beach Chair
☀️ Beach Wagon
☀️ Beach & Outdoor Toys/Games
☀️ VIP Open Swim vouchers to Five Star Swim School (Oakland)
☀️ Crystal Lake Community Beach Gift Certificate
☀️ Gift Cards to Blue Moon Mexican Café
☀️ Wyckoff YMCA Family Membership to Spring Lake
☀️ Gift Basket from Ramapo Valley Pool & Gift Shop
☀️ And more summer fun items!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our generous donors who helped make this raffle possible, including:
❤️ ShopRite of Oakland
❤️ Long Hill Liquors
❤️Ace Hardware
❤️ Five Star Swim School
❤️ Crystal Lake Community Beach Club
❤️ Wyckoff YMCA
❤️ Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
❤️ Tenafly Pediatrics
❤️ Ramapo Valley Pool & Gift Shop
❤️ Our amazing local businesses, community members, friends, and families who continue to support OEF!

Every ticket purchased helps support the students and schools of Oakland.

Must be 21 to purchase & win basket.

🎟️ Get your tickets now until June 19th for your chance to win this incredible summer package!

06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Guiding Light Scholarship Recipient Carolina Pepe and the 2026 Oakland Impact Scholarship Recipients Connor Calviello and Anthony Mazzola! 🎉

The Oakland Education Foundation is proud to announce the winners of this year’s scholarships!

Carolina Pepe has been awarded a $1,500 Guiding Light scholarship in recognition of her pursuit of a career in education and her reflection of
how her time in Oakland Public Schools and a special teacher along the way helped ignite her passion for teaching.

Connor Calviello and Anthony Mazzola have each been awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to uplifting the Oakland community.

We are so proud of these Oakland Public Schools alumni and their accomplishments!

03/31/2026

03/19/2026

Live drawing of our Feeling Lucky raffle!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! We raised $3250 to go directly to scholarships and grants for our school community! 🍀

And thank you to our trustees who were tireless little salespeople. We couldn’t have done this without you! 💙

03/17/2026

Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀🍀🍀
You still have time to purchase tickets🎟️🎟️🎟️

03/02/2026

🍀 Feeling Lucky? 🍀

We’re selling $10 raffle tickets for a Lucky You fundraiser benefiting the Oakland Education Foundation 💚
All proceeds go toward teacher grants and student scholarships.

🎉 WHY IT’S SUCH A GREAT DEAL:
The Skylight Family Calendar is amazing for busy families to stay organized with schedules, reminders, and routines. And that’s just one of the prizes!

✨ Grand Prize Includes:
• Skylight Calendar
• Alloy Personal Training (12 sessions)
• Five Star Swim School- gift card & basket
• Frank’s Pizza- gift card
• Ace Hardware- gift card
• YG Nails- gift card
• Jackie’s Breads- gift card + melting set

📅 Live drawing: March 19th at 7:00 PM on Facebook
⏰ Enter by: March 17th

🎟️ Tickets are only $10 — message me if you’d like to grab one (or a few!).
Friends & family support means so much, and every ticket truly helps our local schools 💚🍀