The Coos Bay Schools Community Foundation awarded 40 grants worth $26,016 to programs in Coos Bay Public Schools. Grants were presented August 30th at the district-wide welcome meeting at Marshfield High School auditorium. “Our fundraising efforts last year were really successful, so we were able to award more grant dollars than we ever have before,” explained Jennifer Groth, Foundation President. “Our community’s generous support helps us provide more opportunities for kids and improve the quality of their education.” Grants will provide funding for much-needed items for Coos Bay students of all ages, including musical instruments, P.E. equipment, science lab supplies, and classroom books. The Coos Bay Schools Community Foundation was formed during 2007 to promote programs for the arts, academics, activities and athletics for the benefit of the students of the Coos Bay School District by raising funds through community partnerships. The Foundation is a community-based, not-for-profit organization separate from the Coos Bay School District. People interested in donating to the Foundation can contact their local school, the Coos Bay School District Office, or the Foundation’s website, www.coosbayschoolsfoundation.org.
