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Impact
Report
2020-2021
Who We Serve
Since 1989, we have been providing equitable
From Our Leadership
educational opportunities and increasing
Over the last 30 years, Chesterfield Education Foundation has helped garner community classroom innovation for Chesterfield County
support and engagement that has catapulted Chesterfield Public Schools into one of
the most respected and successful public school districts in the country. Yet growing
suburban poverty — exacerbated by the pandemic — continues to limit opportunity and
Public Schools’ students.
perpetuates historic inequities, especially access to early learning. 40% of CCPS students
are economically disadvantaged— equaling nearly 25,000 students, more than the total
number of students in the City of Richmond. 54% of Chesterfield students are minorities.
Chesterfield County
This year school looked different. Virtual learning, masks, different schedules, and
different and increased challenges, added to the usual struggles of maintaining a large
diverse school system. Chesterfield Education Foundation took took the lead in closing
learning gaps and creating opportunities.
Public Schools
Bolstering the county’s embrace of an infinite learner mindset, CEF in collaboration with
our donors and community partners championed authentic learning through classroom
61,000+
innovation grants and summer literacy programs, and collectively we made internet
access and PSAT/SAT accessible for all. In addition, CEF recognized the extraordinary
efforts of our teachers and honored successful CCPS alumni with our BRAVO! Awards. 100% of schools are fully accredited by
We also worked closely with the Superintendent and school administrators to pilot two
the VirginiaDepartment of Education
new strategic initiatives (detailed on pages 6-7 of this report)— Chester Early Childhood students
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Learning Academy and MirrorMe,a teacher diversity initiative — that will prove (5th largest school divison in VA)
transformative in the years ahead. On-time graduation rate exceeds
state average
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61,000 students in Chesterfield County are counting on our public schools. CCPS is •
counting on us. We are counting on you. Thank you for being a part of this past year, 6 National Blue Ribbon Schools
memorable because of a pandemic, but notable because of the advances in equitable •
education that we are making as a community. 7 National Title I Distinguished Schools
schools
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Every student deserves 6 Middle Schools to Watch
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a quality education. Robert Locke
Board President
Tyren Frazier, Ed.D.
Executive Director
Mervin B. Daugherty, Ed.D.
CCPS Superintendent 54%
students of color
5 National School Change Awards
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AP Honor Roll District
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Our Impact
Disparities in the classroom 40% 2020/2021
can root inequities that last of CCPS students are economically
disadvantaged, amounting to nearly
generations. But when the 25,000 children, which is close to the
total number students in Richmond City
Equipped to Learn
community comes together Public Schools
and invests in youth, the
possibilities are endless.
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Title I schools:
schools with high numbers of
children from low-income families
$10,000 + 3,000 15 + 18,000
in school supplies books classroom students
distributed to students given to elementary students innovation grants participated in PSAT and
in the Chesterfield STAR SAT testing at no cost to
(Summer Time Access to Reading)
dispersed through MCD Awards, them to assist with college
Program totaling more than $75,000 and career readiness.
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scholarship funds
managed in support of our
graduating seniors
totaling more than
$20,000 per year
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New Initiatives Early Education Mirror Me Internet Essentials
We are closing the digitial divide by ensuring that all
63,000 Chesterfield County Public School students have
the tools they need to learn — a computer and a way to get
online. Through hotspots and partnering with Comcast, we
are supporting families in need with home internet service.
40% of Virginia’s children enter Kindergarten
without meeting the key benchmarks set for
3,000
literacy, math and social-emotional skill. students in Chesterfield County
We can change this. OUR
Public Schools lack basic
STAFF OF broadband because their families
54 % 19 %
54% of the COLOR 19% of the
OUR Chesterfield County Chesterfield County simply cannot afford it; we make
STUDENTS Public School Public School
The new Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy at the OF COLOR students identify as teachers are people sure they can get online
students of color of color
site of the former Harrowgate Elementary School will provide
public preschool for students who would not otherwise have
this vital learning start. Together we are addressing a number of
inequities both today and tomorrow; making childcare acessible
so more parents can work and enabling more children to begin
kindergarten ready to learn.
In Chesterfield County Public Schools, our student body has
become increasingly diverse. At the same time, our teaching
450 + 31
force has not mirrored our student body. Nationwide, there is
a shortage of teachers of color.
STUDENTS CLASSROOMS
The new Mirror Me Program recruits outstanding young
educators of different diversities who are provided with
college tuition in exchange for a commitment to teach for
two years in CCPS. Working with local universities and
community partners, CCPS is committed to creating a
thriving, diverse workforce that represents all of its students.
Early childhood education fosters cognitive skills
along with attentiveness, motivation, self-control,
and the character skills that turn knowledge into
know-how and people into productive citizens. ”
THE THE
– Dr. James Heckman, TEACHER STUDENT
Nobel Laureate in Economics
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Learning online because of you
stories of impact
Philanthropic support
for students and families
in the community
affected by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
“
The pandemic turned education upside down and exacerbated Elizabeth Davis Middle School Matoaca High School
inequities. Positioned as the lead organization for donors to
invest in during this time, CEF has raised emergency funds to Elizabeth Davis Middle School has now supplied more than In October, a mother contacted us regarding the need for an AP
support needs the needs of students and teachers including 85 students with hotspots so that they are able to access fee waiver. During our conversation, she shared that the lack
needs related to technology, resources to print/mail packets the rigorous instruction consistently being delivered by our of reliable internet service was keeping her daughter up until
staff. Without the generosity of the foundation, the equity midnight every night as she struggled to complete assignments
and supplies to students, weekend meals for students who are
gap that would have existed would have been far and wide. virtually with poor internet connection. We were able to secure
hungry, and more.
Parents have been overjoyed by the generosity of Chesterfield her a hotspot and as a result she is doing well and excelling in
County, especially during a very trying time for many of her first AP class.
our community members.
supporting families,
students, and staff in
times of crisis
Food insecurities: $100,000
Student internet access: $410,000
CCPS Staff Moral: $13,500
CIS of Chesterfield: $2,500
CCPS Instruction: $10,000
Robins Family Stimulus Fund: $200,000
TOTAL: $736,000
Swift Creek Middle School
In mid-September, Swift Creek Middle School teachers saw a
student really struggling within the virtual environment with poor
attendance and many missed assignments. We learned that the
only internet access at home was a very weak mobile phone
connection. Sharing this signal with his siblings became more
difficult each passing day. A hotspot was ordered and delivered
within a week. Since obtaining the hotspot, this SCMS student
Ecoff Elementary School
Cesi’s mom is very dedicated to her education but the language
barrier made it difficult for us to communicate. With your help, we
were able to get them a hot spot and on the internet! Now we have
access to google translate and Cesi has been joining her teacher
everyday for learning! Thank you for your generosity and for
making a difference in the lives of our students by making virtual
learning possible
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has thrived in the classroom. He finished the term on honor roll.
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BRAVO! Our Leadership Our Partners
Robert Locke, President Candice Hunter, Ph.D.
The annual BRAVO! Awards recognize the Dominion Energy Campus Works, Inc.
outstanding achievements of Chesterfield County Gary Armstrong, Past President Dante Jackson
Public School alumni. Armstrong Partners Community Volunteer
Matt Clarke, Vice President-Operations Rachal Krance
TowneBank West Cary Group
Fred Shuford, Vice President-Programs Kelly Plunkett
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Anthem
Ashley Antoline, Secretary Lauren Posey
Genworth American Chemical Society
Ryan Beethoven-Wilson, Treasurer Ebony Pyke
Keiter Amazon
Alaina Bowen Steve Raugh
Dupont Timmons Group
Jean Cauble Martha Santacoloma
Retired, Cauble Interiors Chesterfield Government
Howard Corey Kathleen Seal
Retired, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority Classic Auto Repair Service Chesterfield
John Erbach, Esq.
Spotts Fain P.C. Mervin Daugherty, Ed.D., Ex-Officio Member
Moses Foster CCPS Superintendent
West Cary Group Ryan Harter, School Board Liaison
Greg Gwaltney Matoaca District
Gwaltney Consulting Company, LLC Susan Genovese, Trustee Emerita
Our Financials
INCOME EXPENSES
Foundation 42% Individuals 5% Program 56%
Corporate 21% Management Fee 3% Fundraising 22%
Investment 20% Administrative 22%
Special Events: 9%
TOTAL: $999,688 TOTAL: $530,715
*It is important to note that this very unusual difference between our revenues and program expenses is directly related to the amazing response of our donors to support the Emergency
Response Fund, due to COVID-19. These funds will be used to support pandemic-related programming expenses, such as internet access for our students. We anticipate utilizing these funds
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for ongoing pandemic related program needs and other key needs for our CCPS students.
Your Support
$100,000+ $2,500-4,999 Delta Dental $100-499 Natalie Lanier
Community Foundation Jean Cauble Emerson Ventures LLC Shawn Abel Matt Lively
for a greater Richmond Chesterfield County Council John Erbach Heather Accardi Leigh Lowery
Robins Foundation of PTAS Fast Signs Advanced Care Heather Medlin
Chesterfield County Public Schools Finer Homes Chiropractic, LLC Kari Mellina
Comcast Sue Fulghum Jeff Agee Belinda Merriman
$25,000-99,000 Dominion Energy Elizabeth Goldsmith Michele Archer Judy Naquin
Altria Dominion Energy Credit Union Greg and Linda Gwaltney Jane Baskerville Sarah Patro
Cameron Foundation Ed Hughes Haley Automotive Group Jessica Behrle Lida Pieterman
Capital One MEGA Mentors Vickie Hall Mildred Bell Kelly Plunkett
The Mary Morton Parsons RRMM Architects Lisa Hopkinson Gregory Blake Beth Prekker
Foundation Rudy L. Hawkins Electrical Candice Hunter Ginny Borja Brenda Price
TowneBank Contractors Keiter Joseph Casey Edward Raspiller
Thomas Shockley Kenbridge Construction Stephanie Cauble Samanth Rogers
THANK Stantec Robert Lazerow John Contois Shari Rosenberg
$5,000-24,999 Village Bank Robert Locke Howard Corey Stephanie Schoop
Anthem BlueCross BlueShield West Cary Group Networking Technologies Theresa Cuddington John Jay Schwartz
YOU
CarMax Foundation Higgins and Associates & Support Ashlyn DesMarteau Phillis Scott
Chesterfield Economic Yard Works LLC Christopher Ott George Diakogiannis Diane Simon
Development Pineno, Levin & Ford Daryl Ellis Pat Stanfield
to our James Defreese Publix Charities Susan Eschenroeder Debbie Stoddard
Dominion Energy Charitable $500-2,499 Ebony Pyke Donald Ford Sonja Stoeckli
2020-2021 Foundation Suzanne Agee Steve Raugh Lisa Germano Linda Szwabowski
Dupont American Paving Andres Rocha Fran Givens Rueben Turner
Michael Royster Paula Tylus
donors
George & Darlene Emerson Fabrics Brad Goldsmith
Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Ashley Antoline RX3 South Pharmacy Gregg Goldsmith Chris von Rueden
Charitable Trust Gary Armstrong Fred Shuford Kym Grinnage Colleen Wade
We are grateful for all who have helped to make Spotts Fain Quentin Washington
Estes Foundation Howard Baron Brian Hagan
our mission possible. Here we are recognizing all Timmons Group Katherine Whitney
Genworth Financial Ryan Beethoven-Wilson William Hannum
donors who have given $100 or more between July
L. Knife and Son, Inc. Lashi Carroll-Jones United Way of Greater Shawnee Hansen Cindy Wilkinson
1, 2020-June 30, 2021. Care has been taken to ensure
the accuracy of this list. However, should there be an Shamin Hotels Chamber RVA Richmond & Petersburg Suzanne Hewitt Sarah Woodroof
omission or an error, we express our sincere regret Spring Creek Baptist Church Chesterfield Chamber Linda Uphoff James Howard
and ask that you bring it to our attention by calling Uptown Alley, LLC
The Titmus Foundation, Inc of Commerce Mustafa Khan Many thanks to the more
804.639.8774 Wegman’s
Wells Fargo Foundation Matthew Clarke Lydia Klinger than 160 individauls who
WWBT/NBC 12 Jeffrey Davis Peter Koste gave gifts under $100.
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Generosity in our community
Legacy Gifts: stories of support
Endowed Funds
Emily Cashion Hughes Scholarship
Edward and Emily Hughes
Justin Andrews Williams
Educational Scholarship
Karen Royer
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Frederick T. Gray & Evelyn Gray J. Scholarship
Evelyn Tucker
Matthew G. Gwaltney Memorial Scholarship Amanda, First-Time Donor Matt Clarke, Board of Trustees
Linda and Greg Gwaltney
I came across CEF’s website and was immediately struck by Some children in our community are dealt a hand that truly puts
their mission of equity in education, a mission that has never them at a disadvantage in making a prosperous and joyful life for
MCD Endowment been more important. The pandemic has created additional themselves, and given some support, they indeed can rise up and
MCD-2 Endowment hardships for those already at a disadvantage and introduced become successful in the world. Usually, when you give a child
Susan and Frank Genovese new hardships to previously stable families. I can’t imagine the support they need in life to be successful, they pay it back
Emily Cashion Hughes Scholarship
“Emily and I wanted to make
sure students going into skilled
trades have what they need to
succeed. We love Chesterfield.
We fell in love at Manchester
High School, and Emily was a
having to manage these hardships along with the additional
worry that my child is falling behind simply because they
don’t have access to the internet, school provided meals and
supplies. CEF’s programs, as well as their pandemic emergency
response fund, deliver immediate and impactful support to the
students and families in our community most in need.
and do something greater than anyone could ever imagine. In
my experience, this is what CEF does for children, and they do it
more efficiently and effectively for our Chesterfield children and
future because they live in and know our community.
Dr. Jane Baskerville, Former Bravo! Honoree, Former CCPS Educator, and Current Donor
Supporting the Chesterfield Education Foundation is one way that I can insure that learners are
supported in their quest to be successful—whether or not they, themselves, overtly, demonstrate
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school counselor here for 20
years. She had a passion for that quest. Supporting the Foundation supports the children, our legacy!
technical education, and this
gift honors her memory and
her father’s legacy, who was an
HVAC technician for 40 years.”
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13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 804.639.8774 | info@cefva.org cefva.org
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