City of Gahanna, OH

We also provide support and resources for the district pupil service staff in addressing personal student needs through the Harvey Mast Care For Kids Program. How Do We Promote Excellence? Through a competitive grant procedure, GJEF has been able to enhance and enrich academic programs in many areas. To date, over $620,000 in grants and an additional $175,000 in donor designated projects and scholarships have been awarded. How Do We Fund Our Projects? Over the past ten years, GJEF has hosted our Gahanna Gala which is an evening of fun and fundraising. Proceeds from the events and donations now total over $1,200,000. The GJEF Board has committed two-thirds of the proceeds to the grants program and one-third to be invested to create an endowment. Additional funds have been provided through individual pledges and our Blue Gold Legacy Society. Where Do We Go From Here? As we look to the future, GJEF plans to continue funding competitive grants. We are also anxious to provide a means allowing individuals to make designated donations in support of specific academic programs or scholarships. We are committed to build upon the positive business partnership connection and continue to recruit enthusiastic volunteers in support of our mission of "Promoting Excellence".