Eastview Community Foundation

Press release--EVCF kicks off membership drive

--For immediate release—

April 27, 2008

Education:

Eastview Community Foundation Kicks Off Membership Drive

The Eastview Community Foundation (EVCF) announces its first annual membership drive. Individual member levels range from $25 to $500. Membership benefits include recognition in the quarterly newsletter and on the EVCF web site. Additionally, a fun branded EVCF window cling and a membership certificate are included.

Funds raised by the EVCF are used for grants, scholarships, and Random Acts of Kindness to schools in Eastview community. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $78,000 in grants, and more than 400 senior scholarships worth nearly $225,000. Additionally, Random Acts of Kindness have been awarded to every school totally over $18,500 and $20,000 in matching grants have been awarded. An alumni scholarship and the Dewey Educator scholarship funds have also been established.

To become a member, go to www.evcf.org or send a donation to PO Box 240905, Apple Valley, MN 55124 in care of The Eastview Community Foundation. Contributions are fully tax deductible.

According to membership chair Micki Mathiesen, “This membership drive is all about the children in our community. When each of us gives a little, we are able to support our students in reaching for the stars, whether in academics, the arts, or athletics.”

The Eastview Community Foundation (EVCF) is a local non-profit organization that exists to build and administer funds for the long-term benefit of the Eastview Community. The Foundation serves schools in the Eastview community, which include Highland, Diamond Path, Greenleaf, Thomas Lake and Oak Ridge Elementary Schools, Black Hawk, Falcon Ridge and Scott Highlands Middle Schools, Dakota Ridge, The School of Environmental Studies and Eastview High School.

For further information regarding this press release, contact:

Membership Drive Chair:

Micki Mathiesen

micki.mathiesen@evcf.org

EVCF Board Communications Chair:

Robin Ruegg

4480 Mallard Place

Eagan, MN 55122

651-726-1511 work

robinruegg@comcast.net

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