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HCEF Seeks Development Volunteer
The Foundation is seeking a Volunteer Development Assistant to support development and fundraising activities. Volunteer support is needed 2-3 hours per week on Wednesday or Thursday mornings. Activities: Track and register donation transactions through Bloomerang...
read moreEducation Foundation seeks 2019 Education Hall of Fame Nominations
The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2019 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2019 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must be submitted to the Foundation by November...
read moreHCPS Receives $200,000 Grant for First Year of Leader In Me in 4 New Schools
A $200,000 grant from the N.C. General Assembly to Henderson County Public Schools will fund the expansion of Leader in Me in four more schools this school year, under the direction of two partnership organizations. The Henderson County Education Foundation and...
read moreHorizon Heating & Air Named HCEF’s “2018 Small Business Sponsor”
Horizon Heating & Air Named HCEF’s “2018 Small Business Sponsor” $20,000 Donation Gifted During National Public Schools Week In honor of National Public Schools Week (March 12-16), Horizon Heating & Air has donated $20,000 in unrestricted funds to the...
read moreFour Former Educators Chosen for Hall of Fame
The Henderson County Education Foundation has announced the 2018 Education Hall of Fame inductees. Each year, individuals who have demonstrated measurable influence or made significant contributions to the growth and development of education in the county are honored...
read moreCurt & Sue Marker: Education Champion Award
Education Champion Award - Curt and Sue Marker The 2017 Education Champion Award was presented to a couple who has worked diligently to further educational efforts in the county, from establishing the Marker Science Scholarship in 2006 that has awarded more than...
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2018 Scholarship Portal Now Open
The Henderson County Education Foundation scholarship application portal is now open for 2018 graduating seniors with 33 scholarships available, totaling almost $80,000 in awards. The Foundation is proud to announce two new scholarships available for the 2018 year....
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Food for Thought Restaurant Recruitment Underway
We are recruiting restaurants to participate in the 3rd annual Food for Thought event. Thank you to TD Bank for their generous presenting sponsorship and WTZQ radio for their media sponsorship! Each year in January, restaurants participate in Food for Thought. Local...
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Park Ridge Health, FranklinCovey and Education Foundation Host Community Leadership Day
On September 28th leaders from across all sectors of Henderson County attended the 7 Habits for Managers: Essential Tools and Skills for Leading Teams training at Blue Ridge Community College. Park Ridge Health partnered with FranklinCovey to bring this leadership...
read more2018 Education Hall of Fame Nominations Open
The Henderson County Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the 2018 Education Hall of Fame. Nominations of candidates for inclusion in the 2018 Education Hall of Fame class and required supporting materials must be submitted to the Foundation by November...
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