Education is the great equalizer
As the recognized district-wide education foundation for Franklin County Florida School District, we work collaboratively with school leaders to determine how and where private-sector investment and volunteer involvement can have the greatest impact on student success.
Organized November 30, 2018, Florida Corporation # N18000012632
An IRS 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Organization EIN # 84-5073199
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Solicitation of Contributions Registration #CH62837
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.fdacs.gov
Our mission is to strengthen Franklin County Florida Schools through advocacy, investment of resources, community involvement and programs supporting teachers, guiding students to optimize their scholastic success.
Our vision is to facilitate community support with teacher and student needs fostering an environment to encourage future effective leaders for Franklin County, Florida and beyond.
Core Beliefs
- Prosperous communities fundamentally need well educated students
- Every student deserves access and fair opportunities
- Community partner support maximizes student and teacher success
- Empowered teachers create effective teachers driving student achievement
- Teacher retention builds better schools
what we offer
We leverage investments to encourage innovative
approaches to help our teachers and schools succeed in eliminating opportunity gaps for students.
Grades 8-12 mentoring program which upon completion earns each participant a 2-year prepaid tuition scholarship at a state institution.
Scholars receive a monthly allowance to cover school and living expenses.
Teachers united
Fund classroom resources that the school system and students’ parents do not cover upon written requests by teachers and staff.
what we do
No other entity is more familiar with the needs, resources, and efforts in our schools. We can help you plug in and make a meaningful difference for our students.
education banquet
Spring event honoring the District's teacher and school employee of the year as well as all educators and families with the help of local sponsors.
aid to Teachers
English as a Second Language
-GED Materials
-Field Trip to Tallahassee
-Brain Bowl Team Competition
JROTC Olympic Team Compettion
grants that support programs
our needs
If you want to make change in our community—lasting
change for individuals, families and the future of our entire community—you can start by partnering with us.
funding
$25,000 for Take Stock in Children 6 students
$1,400 JumpStart Scholarships
Special Activities to enhance students lives and resiliency
community involvement
Business Partners to invest
Committee chairs, vice chairs and working board members to join our efforts
Volunteers
Whether you want to work one on one with a student, lend your professional expertise, help organize an event or volunteer behind the scenes, we can match you with a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference for our students.
Our local partners
Diamond Sponsors
Air Con of Wakulla
Community Foundation of Acadiana
Dermatology Associaltes-Dr. Marc Inglese
Platinum Sponsors
Acentria Insurance
Apalach Outfitters
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café
The PEO Law Firm
Water Street Seafood
White Sands Investment Partners, LLC
Gold Sponsors
Apalachicola ACE Hardware
Coastline Clearing & Development LLC
Duke Energy
Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union
Gunn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Robertson & Associates
Sheila & Stephen Lanier
SGI Trading Company / Beach Planet
Sign De-Sign
Silver Sponsors
98 Liquors
Apalachicola Bay Rotary Club
Coast / Oystercatcher LLC
Duncan Home Construction
Fisherman's Choice and Get the Scoop
Half Shell Dockside
Kristy Branch Banks, PA
Live Oak Gallery
Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar
Seaside Cotton LLC
St. George Island Civic Club
The Naumann Group Real Estate
Bronze Sponsors
Barbara Sanders, PA
Bayside Coffee
Buccaneer Inn
Cindy L. Donald
Fisher & Friedman, PA
GoFish Clothing & Jewelry
Grady Market
Joyce Estes Gallery
Island Adventures
Bronze Sponsors (cont)
Marilyn Brogan Jewelry
Mount Up Consulting, LLC
Northrop Family Animal Care Inc.
Owl Café
Riverlily
Tamara's To Go
Tiffin’s Furniture
Martha Gheradi & Richard Watson
Susan & Roy Wilcox
Patron Sponsors
BECASA
Betsy's Sunflower Kitchen Store
La Dolce Vita
River's Edge Gallery
Rose's Botanicals
The Pearl
The Shop
Franklin Education Foundation
PO Box 801
Eastpoint, FL 32328
Board of directors
Cliff Butler, Executive Director
Joyce Estes, Chair
Elinor Mount-Simmons, Vice Chair
Denise Butler, Secretary
Joe Taylor
Myrtis Wynn
As a member of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, we are connected to statewide and national resources and part of a collegial community of local education foundations committed to building partnerships, innovating leading practices and impacting students coast to coast.
Organized November 30, 2018, Florida Corporation # N18000012632
An IRS 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Organization EIN # 84-5073199
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Solicitation of Contributions Registration #CH62837
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES
BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.fdacs.gov