Did you know AEF is part of Abilene Gives? Abilene Gives is a 24-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofit organizations and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform.

On the May 3, 2022, Abilene Gives will be one of more than 100 community giving events happening across the country to raise the profile of charitable giving.

24 hours of giving begins at 12:00 a.m. on May 3. Throughout the day, you can view profiles of nonprofit organizations serving Abilene and the surrounding area and make a charitable gift through this website.

We have all had a teacher who made a lasting impression in our lives. Please join us as we strive to make a positive impact on the teachers and students within the Abilene Independent School District through the enrichment of our programs. The College Scholarships program provides scholarships to deserving students, as they transition from high school to college. The COOL program, which places full-time College Advisors on all AISD high school campuses, continues to expand the level of services available from elementary through high school. GIFT Grants are awarded to new-to-the-profession teachers, financially assisting them in setting up their classrooms. STAR Grants are awarded each September to fund special projects supporting curriculum and enrichment. TLC honors the dedicated work of teachers in AISD with campus recognition, a formal dinner, and a monetary award. Young Masters provides an annual juried art exhibition at the Grace Museum, in an effort to recognize and encourage outstanding artistic expression, awarding college scholarships to the top finalists.