We topped the $250,000 for total donations allowing the Foundation to provide a $500,000 gift to District 16 which fully funds 12 teaching positions. We thank everyone across our community and the nation who donated to the cause and joined us in standing up for our teachers and their students.

We want to say a special thank you to Ridgewood and Associates, a locally owned Tucson public relations firm, who designed and assisted us in executing the campaign. We owe them a debt of gratitude for donating their time, energy and talent to save teaching positions in a difficult time.

We are honored and humbled by the depth of support by hundreds of families from across the Foothills and the nation – individuals, alumni, families and friends who came together to say “no” to the loss of teachers in District 16. Young and old from across the district joined in and raised donations in innovative and creative ways – lemonade stands, garage sales and supporting the SCORE rally. They gave with their hearts and we thank them!

The CFSD Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educational excellence in District 16. Although the 30/60 Challenge has ended, we continue to welcome donations that fund teaching positions and other educational programs that otherwise would not exist due to shortfalls in state funding for public education.