Educational Foundation
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The Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc. is a private, independent, volunteer-led nonprofit, formed in 2019 to support, encourage and enrich the educational programs and staff activities of Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (“BOCES”).
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Provide financial support and resources, not otherwise available from regular budget sources or state or federal aid, for the benefit of the educational programs and staff activities offered by the BOCES.
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| Erie 1 BOCES Foundation Directors: |
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President and Secretary Vice President and Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Director Emeritus Please feel free to contact any one of these Board members for more information or to share any ideas to assist with our mission. |
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Please consider our foundation as a recipient for your fundraising event. |
| Thank you to our Sponsors | ||||||||||||
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| Donald Ogilvie Memorial Teacher Mini Grant Program | ||||||||
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The purpose of these mini grants is to promote and supplement all Erie 1 BOCES instructional programs. The Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc. will fund up to $1000. worth of proposals to BOCES classrooms in this round. No proposal is too small. Maximum award is $250. Four grants will be awarded for Spring semester. (Spring 2023)
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“Donald Ogilvie served as Erie 1 BOCES District Superintendent from April of 1997 to June 2014. He is remembered for his integrity, educational leadership and community involvement, which are inherent in the mission of the Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation."| Scholarship for Workforce Development Students |
  
The Amherst Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Erie 1 BOCES Educational Foundation and Workforce Development in an effort to provide low-income students greater access to quality, adult education programs by offering two $600 scholarship opportunities. Successful completion of an Erie 1 BOCES Workforce Development program can lead directly to full-time employment in high-wage, in demand occupations and improve financial stability of economically disadvantaged households. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need, become members of the AFCU, and enroll in a full-time Workforce Development program. A full-time program is defined as a program greater than 100 clock hours in length. Scholarship applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. A $600 scholarship will be awarded to the first two students meeting all criteria, as stated below. Scholarships will be applied towards tuition only, after all other sources of grants or scholarships have been applied first. For more information, Email Kim Tomaszewski. Recipients: Kiana Pitman will be awarded $300. “…$300.00 may not seem like much to some, but to me, it’s a whole paycheck, it’s a car payment, it’s a utility bill. I think one of the biggest barriers for not only myself but for aspiring students across the world is money. I have so much drive and effort waiting to be poured into not only this program but to my dream of being an esthetician, and being awarded this scholarship would take a weight off by shoulders heavier than ever. I can’t wait to start this first step.” Nate Wielbon will be awarded $275. “I made the decision to enroll in the esthetics program as a way to provide a more sound financial future for me and my children. The $300 deposit was a big commitment as it was a significant contribution to my monthly income…” Christina Hackett will be awarded $275. "Receiving this scholarship money will help drastically with paying for tuition while I am not employed." Jennifer Huefner will be awarded $275. " This career path will provide monetary security for my fmaily and that kind of stability will change our lives." Damilyne Aquino will be awarded $275. "I want to provide a good future for my son and going to school for LPN will allow me to do that." Nilah Slocumb, a recent graduate of the Esthetics program was awarded $300. “Financial hardships have taken a toll…I am unlicensed and without a vehicle therefore I am also responsible for my transportation to and from school which has been a challenge….Successful completion of the program will grant me employment in a career that I have a passion for…” Aaliyah Brown will be awarded $600.00 “I have faced significant financial barriers being raised by my single father. Just to make ends meet we had to get assistance from the government which included EBT and Section 8…Completing the workforce program would not only be a big accomplishment for me, but a start to build towards my career. I hope to build my own business…Taking this step will help impact my future and make not only me, but my father proud.” Kimberly Adams will be awarded $275 “I need help paying for the program seat…I’m living paycheck to paycheck and I work very hard.” Antoinette Benbow will be awarded $275 “I’m ready to take the next step to better my situation.” Alyshia Jackson will be awarded $275 “I am requesting a scholarship due to being a single mother of two children, working hard every day to provide and maintain a healthy household…” Robin Turner will be awarded $275“I am happy I have an opportunity to enhance my career and becoming an LPN will financially help my household…” |
| Scholarship For an Erie 1 BOCES Graduating Senior |
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In collaboration with the Amherst Federal Credit Union. For the 2022 calendar year a scholarship of $750 will be awarded to two Erie 1 BOCES students who meet the following criteria Congratulations to the following graduates selected for this scholarship from the Amherst Credit Union and the E1B Foundation. Matthew MacCarthy studied Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Erie 1 BOCES Potter Career Center and will be attending Alfred State University to pursue further study in HVAC. Austin Lippert attended Erie 1 BOCES Potter Career Center and studied exercise science and will be pursuing a career in physical therapy at Mercyhurst University. |