Ravenna Community Educational Foundation

Ravenna Community Educational Foundation The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation (RCEF) was formed in 2006 as a non-profit organization c

This Giving Tuesday, Invest in Ravenna’s Students. 💙📚Today, we invite you to make a meaningful impact right here in our ...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, Invest in Ravenna’s Students. 💙📚

Today, we invite you to make a meaningful impact right here in our community. The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation supports teachers and students with classroom grants that bring learning to life—funding projects like robotics, FFA, flexible seating, band equipment, Destination Imagination, and more.

Your gift, in any amount, helps inspire creativity, support innovation, and open doors for every student in Ravenna.

👉 Give today: https://cffmc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2337

Thank you for helping us shape brighter futures for our Bulldogs! 🐾💙

I.C. “Ike” Pierson was honored as the RHS Memorial Alumnus, with his son and RCEF longtime trustee Mike Pierson acceptin...
11/07/2025

I.C. “Ike” Pierson was honored as the RHS Memorial Alumnus, with his son and RCEF longtime trustee Mike Pierson accepting the award on behalf of the Pierson family.

What a great night celebrating RHS Distinguished Alumni Ken Patterson & Bruce Jones, with Bruce’s daughter Sheri Jones d...
11/07/2025

What a great night celebrating RHS Distinguished Alumni Ken Patterson & Bruce Jones, with Bruce’s daughter Sheri Jones doing a fantastic job with the induction.

The great Wally Weber accepting the inaugural Dee Swanson Memorial Award from RCEF. Wally spent over 30 years as the FFA...
11/07/2025

The great Wally Weber accepting the inaugural Dee Swanson Memorial Award from RCEF. Wally spent over 30 years as the FFA teacher and advisor at RHS and touched countless lives. Thanks to John Swanson for introducing Wally.

11/04/2025

Looking forward to the Celebrate Ravenna Event!
📅 Thursday, November 6 | 6–9 PM

Get ready for an unforgettable night supporting the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation — featuring these amazing Live Auction Packages:

🔥 Ravenna Fire Department Experience – Your child gets a ride to school in a fire truck and a behind-the-scenes firefighter tour!

🎄 Grand Rapids Holiday Getaway – Two tickets to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, plus $200 to the Amway Grand and $100 to Bistro Bella Vita or other Essence restaurants.

💚 MSU Fan Package – Tickets to Spartan hockey and basketball, plus a basketball signed by Coach Tom Izzo!

🐾 Ravenna Bulldog VIP Parking – A reserved front-row parking spot at Ravenna High School for a full year of school and events.

🪵 Handcrafted Wooden Bench – A stunning, one-of-a-kind bench made by Ken Patterson Sr.

Join us for food, fun, and community pride — all for a great cause! 💙

The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation will be hosting its annual Celebrate Ravenna Event on November 6, 2025 at R...
09/10/2025

The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation will be hosting its annual Celebrate Ravenna Event on November 6, 2025 at Ravenna High School. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from RCEF board members: Gina Schulz, Scott McFarren, Jason Helsen, Justin Wilson, Mike Pierson, Josh Emery, Hailey Mabrito, Paul Borgman, Terry Farr, Jill Bonthuis, and Ric Hensley. Please consider joining us to celebrate our incredible award recipients and our amazing school community.

Congratulations to the Ravenna Bulldogs Class of 2025!The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation is proud to support o...
05/18/2025

Congratulations to the Ravenna Bulldogs Class of 2025!
The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation is proud to support our graduates. We’ll be handing out complimentary water at this afternoon’s graduation ceremony.

📣 Call for Nominations: Honoring Ravenna Excellence!The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation is now accepting nomina...
05/11/2025

📣 Call for Nominations: Honoring Ravenna Excellence!
The Ravenna Community Educational Foundation is now accepting nominations for three special awards to be presented at Celebrate Ravenna on Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6–9 PM at Ravenna High School.
🏅 Dee Swanson Award – NEW! For non-alumni who’ve made a big impact on Ravenna Schools.
🏅 Distinguished Alumni Award – For RHS grads with outstanding career success.
🏅 Memorial Alumni Award – Posthumous honor for alumni who made a lasting contribution to society.
📬 Nominate someone today!
Email: [email protected]
Mail: RCEF, P.O. Box 13, Ravenna, MI 49451
Help us recognize those who reflect the spirit, service, and pride of Ravenna! 💙🐾

🌟 Thank You, RCEF Supporters! 🌟Because of your generosity, the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation awarded 17 teach...
02/08/2025

🌟 Thank You, RCEF Supporters! 🌟

Because of your generosity, the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation awarded 17 teacher grants in 2024, totaling $8,446.26! These funds have helped bring exciting educational opportunities to Ravenna students, supporting programs in agriscience, FFA, a preschool playset, math manipulatives, 3D design, robotics, and more.

Your support makes a lasting impact on our schools, teachers, and students. Thank you for investing in the future of Ravenna! 💙🐾

📢 Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌟Join us in making a difference in our community by supporting the Ravenna Community Educatio...
12/03/2024

📢 Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌟

Join us in making a difference in our community by supporting the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation! Your generosity helps fund programs, scholarships, and initiatives that enrich the lives of students and families right here in Ravenna. Together, we can invest in our future and continue creating opportunities for success.

Every donation, big or small, makes an impact. 💙 Donate Here: https://cffmc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2337

Thank you for helping us make Ravenna a place where education and community thrive! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation event! It was a wonderful evening celebr...
11/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ravenna Community Educational Foundation event! It was a wonderful evening celebrating our community and honoring two remarkable individuals:

🏆 Don Swanson - our 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
🌟 Joy Young Nelson - honored with the 2024 Memorial Alumni Award

Your presence made it a night to remember! 🐾💙

A wonderful night celebrating Joy Young Nelson and Don Swanson!
11/08/2024

A wonderful night celebrating Joy Young Nelson and Don Swanson!

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Ravenna, MI
49451

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Monday 9am - 5pm

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616.446.3919

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