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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 FFE 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

September 27, 2022

When it comes to saving our planet, small steps make a big impact. Every person can make an effort toward reducing their carbon footprint and living a more altruistic lifestyle for the world.

September 19, 2022

Take the time to find out how those around you like to receive gratitude, appreciation and love. You’ll find that meeting them with the love language they most appreciate will help strengthen your relationships.

September 12, 2022

Journaling can not only improve your personal life, but it can also improve your altruistic focus. As it turns out, regular writing in a journal has a lot of surprising mental and emotional health benefits.