HEF’s quarterly newsletter – December 2024
Enjoy this edition of HEF's quarterly newsletter! We'll show you how education foundations can play meaningful roles in the development and implementation of high-quality programming for our community's children.
As the conversation around health and wellness keeps evolving, it’s more important than ever to help students grow through experiential learning. That’s why we’re working to expand wellness education for Henrico students and the wider community, giving them tools to thrive in all aspects of life. Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) and the Henrico Education Foundation are committed to preparing students for life—covering everything from physical and emotional health to financial wellness.
We invite you to sponsor the Fifth Annual Excellence in Education Celebration on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Science Museum of Virginia. It’s going to be an interactive evening where you can dive into HCPS Workforce and Career Development Programs, as well as HEF’s LifeReady Solutions. These initiatives empower students to explore health and wellness disciplines and investigate careers like practical nursing, sports medicine, pharmacy tech, and veterinary science.
family engagement
HEF’s 21st Century program doesn’t just support your child - we’re here for your whole family.
We recently hosted a fabulous Family Engagement Night at Fairfield Middle School, rolling out the welcome mat for students and their families from Glen Lea, Ratcliffe, Montrose, and Highland Springs elementary schools, as well as Fairfield and Brookland middle schools, plus The Oak (Highland Springs and Varina high schools). Pizza, games and pie-making - fun times were had by all!
Learn more about our 21st Century Community Learning Centers
introducing Lifeready solutions
We’re here with a quick but exciting update! We’ve renamed our Innovative Grants program to LifeReady Solutions. Why? Because it better shows how we’re working together to prepare students to be future ready.
Same great impact, fresh new name.
Visit our webpage to learn more.
Thanks for being part of our journey!
Your year-end gift to Henrico Education Foundation EMPOWERS the Next Generation to be LifeReady!
Your support doesn’t just fund education, it prepares students to be LifeReady. From coding camps to financial literacy workshops, you’re equipping the next generation with the skills they need to thrive.
Make a one-time or recurring donation and help transform Henrico’s educational landscape.
Contact Jay Shively (804) 877-9401 or jshively@henricogives.org
HEF offices will be closed December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025. We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season.