Ann Martin Learning for Life School Librarian’s Scholarship Raffle

Library Scholarship Raffle

HEF is teaming up with HCPS Libraries and scholarship donor Ann Martin to grow the Learning for Life School Librarians’ Scholarship. Each $20 raffle ticket gives you a chance to win one of 20 fabulous prizes, and put scholarship money in the pocket of a deserving graduating senior from Henrico County Public Schools. It’s a…

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Celebrating our Heroes in Education

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 We’re excited to announce that we had 300 attendees and raised $222,623 of unrestricted funds thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors and attendees. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor, Meta and the Henrico community for supporting our public schools! Learn more about this event, see the photos, and make a donation

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Mike Taylor stepping down as CEO of HEF

Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor will be stepping down as CEO of Henrico Education Foundation (HEF), effective December 30, 2022. Mike was recently named the new CEO of the Knox Education Foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, which will enable him to care for his elderly parents. Mike is an East Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of…

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It’s Giving Tuesday, and HEF wants to say thank you!

Giving Tuesday Thank You!

On Giving Tuesday, we want to say how much we appreciate your generosity in supporting Henrico Education Foundation – HEF! You’ve helped HEF grow programming and launch new initiatives that strengthen schools, empower students and build support beyond the classroom. 93% of our impact is because of donors and partners like you! We can’t do…

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HEF Hero Matching Challenge

Be a HEF Hero

HEF is delighted to announce a way for your gift to have an even greater impact on students in Henrico County Public Schools, with the HEF Hero Matching Challenge. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our partner AT&T, your gift made between September 1st and October 31st will be matched dollar for dollar up to…

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Paula Roop Retiring

Paula Roop

It is with mixed emotions that Henrico Education Foundation announces the retirement of Paula Roop, Program Officer for Educational Initiatives, on September 30, 2022. Paula is an award-winning educator with a passionate commitment to fostering innovative approaches and her work has increased achievement of students across Henrico County Public Schools. After 28 rewarding years in…

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