Summit Educational Foundation
Fraternal Order of Eagles #772 in Wellsville Donates $3,000 to Summit Educational Foundation
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #772 in Wellsville donated $3,000 to the Summit Educational Foundation last month. The contribution will be used to benefit students in Ohio’s 18 Summit Academy Schools.
Kyle Baldwin, Coordinator of Enrollment and Fundraising for Summit Academy, says Summit Academy Schools’ positive impact on children with ADHD and autism struck a chord with a chapter member, moving him to request approval of the donation from the chapter’s Board of Directors.
“That personal connection seemed to resonate strongly,” Baldwin says.
The donation will support learning environments for Summit Academy students, helping them to grow, explore and thrive academically and in life overall, explains Baldwin.
“The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ generous donation means the world to the Summit Educational Foundation. Support like this allows us to continue serving students and schools across our network and reminds us that our communities truly care about creating meaningful opportunities for students with special needs,” Baldwin says. “We’re incredibly grateful to have partners who believe in our mission and stand alongside our students and schools.”
A charitable organization with hundreds of thousands of members across the United States and Canada, the Fraternal Order of Eagles is dedicated to community support. According to website sources, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has contributed nearly $10 million to charitable causes since its 1898 founding. The Summit Educational Foundation and Summit Academy Schools are honored to be among its recipients, says Baldwin.
Meet Summit Educational Foundation Fundraising Coordinator
Kyle Baldwin joins Summit Educational Foundation as our new Fundraising Coordinator, bringing several years of account and project management experience from dynamic agency environments. With a strong background in marketing strategy, data analysis, and relationship-building, Kyle has consistently managed complex initiatives and served as a trusted point of contact for a diverse client portfolio. His expertise in developing and executing digital campaigns, along with his passion for community impact, aligns perfectly with SEF’s mission to support students and educational programs.
Kyle’s hands-on experience in managing multifaceted projects, building strong donor relationships, and collaborating across teams will be instrumental as he leads our fundraising efforts. His commitment to building meaningful partnerships, combined with his passion for community impact, aligns perfectly with SEF’s mission to support students and educational programs
“We are thrilled to welcome Kyle to the Summit Educational Foundation team,” says Rick Rockich, CFO and SEF interim director. “His proven track record in project management and relationship-building, combined with his passion for making a difference, make him an outstanding addition to our organization. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our mission and the communities we serve.”
About Summit Educational Foundation
Having a proper educational experience where children with learning differences can thrive is invaluable. Fortunately, for the families of nearly 2,500 children in Ohio with autism and ADHD, Summit Academies Schools provides these experiences.
But those experiences come with a cost – one that isn’t fully funded through state and federal dollars or through property taxes typically available to public, non-charter schools.
What is Summit Educational Foundation
Summit Educational Foundation exists to raise funds and awareness for Summit Academy Schools and bridge the gap between the state/federal funding and the cost to educate each student. The foundation uses donations to help create successful learning environments for educators, students and families through investments in professional development, teacher salaries, programs and equipment.
Gifts to Summit Educational Foundation may be used to:
- Purchase supplies, classroom tools and learning resources to assist teachers in providing a positive classroom experience for all students.
- Provide co-curricular activities in our schools such as therapeutic martial arts, clubs, art, music and social activities.
- Give teachers more resources and support to attend professional development and learning opportunities.
- Renovate current school buildings to be more inclusive to provide quiet, safe places for students when they need it.
