The Success Foundation raised $187,000 for the Greeley-Evans School District 6 in 2015.
Nearly a decade later, 2024 fundraising efforts grew to $3 billion, according to Julie Hill, executive director of the Success Foundation.
Since 2010, the Success Foundation has served District 6 to meet the needs of students and ensure no financial barriers get in the way of education, extracurricular activities and innovative opportunities. The foundation’s mission statement “is to build a strong and healthy community by bringing resources together in support of PK-12 education.”
On Monday, Hill updated the Greeley-Evans Board of Education about the success and impact of the 2024 funding initiatives.
The SmartLab Project completed its installation phase last year with 21 SmartLabs operating in elementary, middle and K-8 schools. SmartLabs are learning spaces for hands-on and project-based lessons in science, technology, engineering and math.
The foundation raised more than $869,572 last year for SmartLabs, which has a total project cost of $4.2 million.
The Success Foundation also accomplished its goal of opening 34 food pantries in every school, including charters. The pantries received $298,578 of support in 2024.
District 6 in partnership with the Success Foundation recently piloted an after-school athletics program for fourth and fifth grade students. In 2024, the program received $530,150 for coaching stipends and sporting equipment.
The Success Foundation also supports the district’s music programs by increasing access to expensive instruments, equipment and supplies. To date, music programs have received $175,000, but the goal allocation is to reach $620,000 over the next few years. The foundation hopes to put one instrument in the hands of every music student in sixth to 12th grade through its initiative.
The district and the Success Foundation also teamed up to create the Career and Technical Education Center, which offers pathways in cosmetology, early childhood education, welding and more. The center has received $655,000 to date, with $55,00 raised in 2024.
The need continues to grow for the Delia & John W. Haefeli Opportunity Fund, which allows students to apply for up to $500 in additional funds to pursue “academic, professional and career goals, participate in extracurricular activities and grow professionally,” according to the foundation’s website.
In 2024, a total of $55,800 was provided to students. Funding has supported students with driver’s education training costs and home internet access, as well as helped children attend summer camps and professional conferences.
Teachers and staff members can also apply for Innovative Learning Grants that go up to $2,500. These grants can develop or advance projects and programs incorporating the Colorado State Academic Standards.
The foundation now offers two Innovative Learning Grant cycles per year. Applications for these grants increased from nine in the previous year to 31 in the fall. So far, 15 grants — worth more than $20,000 — have been awarded this school year. The second grant cycle is now open for next school year.
Donors can also make directed gifts and grants to individual school needs, specific projects, internship programs and more. The community donated $554,820 in 2024.
“Fundraising is telling a story,” Hill said. “I think we can tell a good story.”
Success in 6
About 400 people attended the annual Success in 6 award ceremony on Jan. 30 to celebrate 10 winners out of 148 nominees. The Success Foundation accepts nominations for five awards from district staff, parents, students and community members.
Rookie of the Year winners:
Noheli Batres of Meeker Elementary School Miguel Muñoz of Chappelow Arts Magnet School Nathan Evans of Greeley West High SchoolSpirit of Service winner:
Monica Salazar of Northridge High SchoolLeader Among Leaders winner:
Suzette Luster of Franklin Middle SchoolHeart and Soul winner:
Daiva Zableckas of Prairie Heights Middle SchoolEducator of the Year winners:
John Miller of Maplewood Elementary School Shelby Hernandez of Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering John Spencer of Brentwood Middle School Brian Humphrey of Greeley Central High School“You see the love our staff has for one another,” Hill said about the Success in 6 awards.
The 15th Annual Success Foundation Breakfast will take place from 6:45-8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Northridge High School.
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