Comal Education Foundation

As members of our local community, our board is a diverse make up of members who have either a personal and/or a professional partnership with Comal ISD and represent nearly every square mile of the district. Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, CEF has the unique capacity to make a district-wide impact, and we volunteer our time and talents so that every campus benefits from our grant programs.

To achieve that, we are strategically focused to dually serve as ambassadors to align our mission with Comal ISD's Collaborative Vision, as well as provide exceptional stewardship to our donors to ensure that every dollar of your support is maximized through grant programs.

Please take a moment to meet our board, and enjoy reading through some of our recent achievements and celebrations, thanks to your support. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

On August 21, 2023, the Comal Education Foundation was awarded the James Avery "Beauty of the World Around Us" grant in the amount of $10,000! This incredible generosity will enable the foundation to further our mission of enriching educational experiences for students in Comal ISD. Together, we're investing in the future.

Thanks to the generosity of Comal ISD employees, CEF raised a record $6,063 during the "United for Greatness" Employee Giving Campaign held August 1-31. Congratulations to our raffle winners! We appreciate all participating employees who share CEF's mission and unite to grow greatness across Comal ISD!

Our first year participating in the The Big Give was a great success! The Big Give is a 24-hour online giving day that helps connect South Central Texas nonprofits with new and existing donors and gives nonprofits a chance to raise unrestricted funds.

Thanks to our commUNITY of donors, we were thrilled to have exceeded our fundraising goal, but more importantly we gained 81 new donors who believe in and support the work of CISD educators. This campaign beautifully showcased our mission, and we look forward to making The Big Give an annual tradition.

Congratulations to Craig Jendrusch, CEF Secretary and Spring Fling Chairman, who was our top individual earner raising $1,650 during the 24 hours of giving. Thank you to SeaWorld for donating a family pack of tickets to celebrate his achievement!

For the fourth consecutive year, CEF's Annual Golf Tournament broke records with net proceeds reaching more than $68,492. This year's sold-out event on Oct. 19 at Canyon Springs Golf Club hosted 36 teams and included a gorgeous day filled with games, contests, raffle prizes and networking, all for a great cause benefiting Comal ISD students and educators. Thank you to our sponsors and teams that help make this tournament a thriving success year after year.

On October 30 and 31, the Comal Education Foundation Board of Directors and district leadership traveled to 13 campuses to surprise our fall grant winners. CEF awarded nearly $72,000 through 13 Innovation Grants for educational resources, one Expertise Grant for six teachers to attend a professional development training, 59 New Teacher Grants to support certified teachers new to the profession, and two New Campus Grants at Comal Creek Elementary and Farias-Spitzer Elementary. The Spring Grant cycle applications open December 1 - January 31.

Here's a glimpse at some of the grants we awarded. Stay tuned to see these grants in action this spring.

Making the holidays a bit more merry and bright, CEF board donated new undergarments to PTA Clothes Closet. Many parents utilize the clothing donation as part of their child's Christmas gift, so to make it more special, holiday wrapping paper and bags were donated too!

In 2019, the Comal ISD Council of PTAs launched the Clothes Closet to serve the basic needs of students and their families enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade. The volunteer-run store accepts clothing donations throughout the school year with donation drives. Acceptable donations include new and gently used school-appropriate clothing, outerwear items, new socks, and new underwear for ages 5 to 18. All size clothing and under garments are appreciated.

Volunteers are always needed to sort, wash, fold, stock and assist customers. Volunteering at the Clothes Closet is a rewarding experience and we welcome you to join us! Sign up here. The Clothes Closet is located at 1298 Church Hill Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, behind Memorial Early College High School. comalclothescloset@gmail.com

CEF's donor appreciation event held on Nov. 14 at Screaming Goat Yard & Tap was a great success. The German/Wurstfest inspired theme was a fun celebration of cheers and beers for approximately 50 of our faithful donors who help make our mission come to life in classrooms across Comal ISD. Our donors truly are the G.O.A.T.!

Come out for Comal ISD Education Foundation Night on December 26 when the Spurs take on the Utah Jazz.

Ticket Package Includes:

Discount on game tickets

Food Voucher included with each ticket (Valid for a hot dog and soft drink)

Courtside Experience for the first 150 tickets sold (Come in early before the general public and watch both teams warm up from the first 13 rows of the arena)

A portion of each ticket sold will go back to the Comal ISD Foundation

Comal ISD Education Foundation Night (fevo-enterprise.com)

It was so nice we're doing it twice! Save the date for our Annual Spring Fling event. We're bringing back guest favorite Fast Movin' Train featuring country hits from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Look for sponsorship information and ticket sales released in February.

Comal ISD's Community Partners Network, CPN, provides opportunities for your business or organization to be directly and actively engaged with Comal ISD students and teachers.

The work of educating our students extends beyond the reach of our classrooms walls. We connect with local entities who share our mission to grow greatness in our students and prepare them for life beyond graduation. Being a member of CPN offers opportunities to leverage shared resources toward building more vibrant campus communities and a chance to be a champion in the lives of our future workforce, military, and young leaders.

Check out our most recent newsletter featuring opportunities you can be plugged in! Thank you for your continued support!