In my time as Executive Director with the Foundation, one thing that stands out above and beyond all else is PASSION. Each person I reached out to, or have worked with, cares deeply and genuinely for the students and families of the Centennial community. As a result, I am honored to be part of such a loyal community. I have a deeper appreciation for dedicated and hardworking volunteers and committed supporters. I know that there is no greater reward than the opportunity to work with passionate volunteers and supporters in an outstanding organization.

It seems like it was just yesterday when CEF's total focus was providing "above and beyond" educational experiences for the students and teachers of the Centennial School District. In a blink of an eye, it has become more about recognizing the immediate needs of the students and their families while continuing our mission. During challenging times, we understand our reputation is one of our most treasured assets and the basis on which we have built the foundation.

Everyone at CEF knows the only way to protect and improve our reputation is to exceed our past accomplishments, meet our commitments, innovate moving forward, and deliver "above and beyond" educational experiences. By understanding and embracing our students' immediate needs, we continue to build stronger and lasting relationships that will shape long-term results. Even though there is a lot of uncertainty, we have protected our reputation, and we have worked hard to ensure the students and their families that we are here for them.

Students and their families are the lifeblood of our mission, and one of our major achievements in the past year has been our ability to raise and donate over $40,000 to the District for food insecurity. We have seen the most growth in the foundation throughout this time.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your support. Since we are all in this together, I am eager to see how much we can accomplish together in the next year providing "above and beyond" educational experiences for the students and teachers of Centennial School District.

Stay safe,

Carolyn

It breaks our hearts to have to share the news of the passing of Bruce Beaton. His life was so beautifully and generously lived and deserves to be remembered beautifully. Bruce was a board member for 20 plus years, and we feel privileged to call him a friend. He showed it by his continual generosity along with all his mile-long connections. No matter what we needed or who we needed to contact, Bruce was able to help. His mentorship can’t be matched by many, accomplished without any recognition. All his anonymous contributions demonstrated the sincerity of his philanthropy. He was very humble and considered "a character" by many, making him very endearing and easy to love. Bruce was passionate about making a difference in the lives of those that needed it the most. He will always have a special place in the heart and the legacy of CEF.

Adam is our most recent addition to the CEF Board. Adam attended elementary, middle, and high school in the Centennial School District. He is class of 2008. Post CSD, Adam attended Albright University and enjoyed playing soccer for Albright and the Centennial community. Adam is married to a Centennial graduate, Katelyn (LaHart), and has a baby girl, Lillian. Plus, he lives in the District and he works for Toro Fence Company. A company owned by his father in the Centennial community. Adam is committed to the community in every aspect of his life. We are thrilled and thankful to have him join us.

As we close the books on 2020, a year of extraordinary circumstances, CEF looks ahead to a brighter 2021. We continue to reflect on our great accomplishments that have proven we are resilient and determined but recognize it is time to get back to business. Many mini-grants and programs were put on hold because of the pandemic. However, the mini-grants and programs will be available for educational use when it is safe once again to do so.

Our mission as the Centennial Education Foundation is to enhance educational excellence into the 21st century by raising funds and securing in-kind contributions, human services, materials, supplies, and equipment that will provide programs and projects for Centennial School District students.

Below is a stroll down memory lane of grants from previous years.

The 2020-2021 Educational Improvement Tax Credits are underway. A special thank you to those that continue to support us.

EITC is a tax credit to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization, and/or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization.

Their support plays a large role in our ability to provide grants and programming.

Hatboro Federal Savings donated $25,000

Hatboro Federal Savings

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Email: cef@centennialsd.org
Website: centennialef.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: 215-441-6000
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