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  • Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for School District 145 Students.
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  • Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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  • We care for kids. We provide opportunities to grow in social, recreational, and academic areas as part of a respectful and responsible community. See how here.

  • Get to Know Our Team
    Get to Know Our Team

    Meet the amazing people who work hard to make our vision a reality.

  • Discover how we were founded and remain true to our original mission.

Our Impact This School Year

  • People Helped

    2278

  • Volunteer Hours

    220

  • Dollars Raised

    $53170.19

  • VDP Kids

    174

Our Mission

It is the mission of the School District 145 Foundation for Education to enrich the educational experience in our schools by providing financial resources to support creative endeavors that will promote the achievement and success of our students. Learn more and get involved.

News & Events

April 21, 2025

Turns out, even the smallest steps can have an impact. This Earth Day, consider your ecological footprint and enact these seven green ways to embrace today.

April 14, 2025

Despite their age, children can have a powerful impact in the community, if only we encourage them to do so. Here are four reasons kids should start volunteering young.

April 7, 2025

Poetry is a cultural art form that combines the beauty of literature with an artistic sense of musicality. This National Poetry Month, you can celebrate by trying these 13 ideas.