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a part of those funds went to a sort of celebration for the end college in Idaho, have earned a can also contact Nampa Schools
the foundation to benefit local of the school year. The fundraiser minimum of 10 college credits in Foundation through the website to
education. is now an 18-hole event held at high school, and have a 2.8 GPA. express interest.
“That was the seed money that RedHawk Golf Course. These matching funds could LaBau and other board members
helped [us] start,” Carpenter said. “We were very fortunate,” benefit the start of the college also work with community partners
“We’ve definitely grown our focus Carpenter said. “And we got a experience, Carpenter said. The to identify grants and other
and endeavors.” lot of great support from the businesses will pledge money to monetary benefits teachers or
And, Nampa Schools Foundation community.” the student, who will then apply to students could qualify for, provided
wants to do even more. Currently, Nampa Schools the state. through industry institutions like
“We’re looking for financial Foundation board members “That’s one that has so much health care and banking or through
support,” Carpenter said. “We are also working to connect potential for students,” Carpenter the state and federal governments.
feel, as a group, education, business sponsors with the Idaho said. “We are trying to be the “I think we’ve been really
and supporting it, is extremely Postsecondary Credit Scholarship. conduit for those businesses to intentional in identifying members
important. When people think The idea is the scholarship will give.” for the board that touch those
about supporting [nonprofits] we’d match funds, up to a certain Donations can also be made one areas of needs,” LaBau said. “[We’re]
really cherish that opportunity.” point, for students sponsored by time or recurring through Nampa just a diverse group, all with a very
The Nampa Schools Foundation a local business. An example is Schools Foundation’s website. clear intent to support Nampa
hosts one of its largest fundraising the ELEVATE Nampa Commerce Every donation can help greatly, School District.”
events, the NSF Golf Tournament, Scholarship, which offers $1,000 Carpenter said. Photos provided by
every year in early June, also as for students who plan to attend Those interested in volunteering Nampa Schools Foundation