FUNDRAISERS

Abilene ISD Payroll Deduction Campaign

The Payroll Deduction Campaign gives employees of Abilene ISD the opportunity to directly support STAR Teacher Grants, or any other AEF program through payroll deduction. This has allowed AEF to give away more money each and every year to STAR Teacher Grants. Employees may also specify their donation go to another AEF program. In the fall of 2013, employees of AHS, CHS, and ATEMS began a scholarship fund for a deserving senior at their school. Another reason the payroll deduction campaign has grown is due to the hard work of our campus liaisons who serve as spokespersons on behalf of AEF during their campus staff meetings. 100% of all funds raised through the payroll deduction campaign go directly into the hands of the teachers and students in Abilene ISD. This year campuses who reach 80%, 90%, or 100% participation will receive campus rewards including breakfast for the entire campus (based on a percentage of participants).

We are also pleased to announce our 2020-2021 100%, 90% and 80% payroll deduction participation campuses! YOU ARE APPRECIATED.

100% Campuses

Abilene High School

ATEMS High School

Austin Elementary

Bonham Elementary

Bowie Elementary

Clack Middle School

Holland Medical High School

Planetarium

Reagan Elementary

Thomas Elementary

90% Campuses

One AISD Center

Martinez Elementary

Taylor Elementary

 

2021-2022 AEF Campus Liaisons

AHS – Jennifer Jordan

Adult Ed – Jeff Howle

ATEMS/The LIFT – Stephanie Angell

Austin – Libby Gibson

Bassetti-Jill Reed

Bonham – Nicole Chastang

Bowie-Kathy Fulgim/Cindy Tatsch (yes, they have two)

Clack – Amanda Hamilton

CHS – Cara Naizer

Craig – Jamie Smith

Dyess – Kayce Chambers

Holland – Jennifer Seekins

Jose Alcorta Sr.  – Richard Green

Jefferson Center – Barbara Massey

Eugene Purcell – Rhonda Bouquet-Harris

Robert & Sammye Stafford – Janaye Wideman

Madison – Cathy Hennessey

Mann – Rob Fink

Martinez – Nina Leija

Ortiz – Tara Nelson

Taylor – Brittney Kesee

Thomas – Holly Joyce

Ward – Jennifer Payne

Woodson – Ann Smith

Early Childhood – Linda Turner

Abilene Gives

In just 24 hours, generous people from across the Abilene area helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help dozens of local nonprofit organizations, hosted by Community Foundation of Abilene. Now, THAT’S making a charitable impact for the betterment of our community! Last year, AEF raised just over $21,400 in just 24 hours (including an Early Bird Amplification Prize) to help benefit the students in AISD.

This was a community-wide celebration of giving that truly reflects the very name of the event, Abilene Gives.www.abilenegives.org #AbileneGives #NowMoreThanEver

Annual Fund

Every fall, in an effort to raise unrestricted and restricted funds, the AEF Board of Directors sends out a letter to previous and potential donors thanking them for their support. There is also a back-to-school letter sent to retired educators. Click here to donate to Annual Fund. Donate here!