An endowment to benefit Sunset Elementary School has been established, thanks to two local donors.
The Horejsi Charitable Foundation, Inc. and the Looney Family Charitable Fund have made lead gifts of $10,000 each to establish the Sunset Elementary School Endowment Fund at the Salina Education Foundation. The endowment fund is intended to provide long term, ongoing classroom and student support as determined by the building principal at Sunset Elementary School.
In establishing the fund, the charitable organizations hope that others will feel inspired to help build the endowment for the maximum benefit of students at Sunset Elementary.
“We deeply appreciate the generosity of the Horejsi Charitable Foundation and the Looney Family Fund for the difference they are making in the lives of children attending Sunset Elementary. School-specific endowments like this are a great way to help fulfill our mission by providing ongoing financial resources to enhance opportunities for our students,” said Michael Chambers, Salina Education Foundation’s executive director.
Sunset Principal Lonny Schropp who is retiring this year, said, “I am so grateful to the donors who have established the Sunset Elementary School Endowment Fund. These funds will directly benefit student’s lives by providing consistent financial support to help meet the needs of individual students as well as enhancing classroom experiences”.
Brandon Cheeks takes the helm at Sunset beginning July 1.
To contribute to the endowment, or any fund, or to establish your own endowment, please contact Salina Education Foundation, Michael Chambers at (785) 309-4729. Salina Education Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees. Established in 1987 it endeavors to promote and support educational excellence by providing resources to enhance opportunities for the students and staff of Salina’s public schools.