Foundation parties with a purpose

The Lakeport Enhanced Education Foundation (LEEF) is hosting their annual Party With A Purpose event on March 14 at Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds. All proceeds benefit the Lakeport Unified School District’s educational programs.

The main purpose of LEEF is to broaden educational opportunities within LUSD. LEEF supports Lakeport Elementary School, Terrace Middle School, Clear Lake High School, Lakeport Alternative School, Lakeport Community Day School, and Natural Continuation High School by providing funding for educational enhancements and district wide improvements.

TMS Principal and LEEF Vice President Jill Falconer adds, “LEEF exists and is able to continually support the district because of the support of local businesses and individuals that have contributed to LEEF over the past 20+ years.

Since adequate funding is not always available through the schools, LEEF provides funds for materials, supplies, educational enhancements, and special programs. LEEF raises money from the local community through fundraising events, like Party With A Purpose, and then distributes these funds to the schools through the LEEF Grant Program. Terrace Middle School received a $1,000 grant to purchase new student books and a $500 grant to purchase new equipment for the science program.