Dear SASD Families & Friends,
As we welcome the fall season, I have been reflecting on the incredible impact the IVEF has made on our students and schools. I am pleased to share our Annual Report and an overview of the programs and projects we have been able to fund across the district. It is exciting to see the tangible impact that your gifts have in our classrooms. These projects support innovation, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages, preparing them for bright futures ahead.
This fall, we continue to expand our reach by working closely with educators and the community to identify even more ways to support our students. As we look toward the future, we are excited about upcoming initiatives that foster student engagement, enhance learning environments, and provide innovative resources to empower both students and educators to thrive.
On behalf of our board, I thank you for your interest in our mission. Your involvement and generosity are essential to everything we do, and we are truly grateful for your partnership in advancing traditional public education in our community. Please click the link below for a short video that showcases our impact in the SASD.
Warmly,
RuthE S. Potter, CEFL.
Executive Director
Thanks to the gifts from our donors, especially those that participate in our Holiday Giving and Teacher Appreciation campaign, the following grants have been funded so far for the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to the recipients!
Here are some of the incredible projects and initiatives that have been awarded so far this year!
- Exploring the Anxious Generation, Katie McCoy, Indian Crest Middle School
- Tri-M Music Honors Society, Michelle Clausz and Ryan Carlin, Indian Valley Middle School and Souderton Area High School
- Hands On Sports Med, Karin Clark, Souderton Area High School
- Inclusive Practices , Cheryl Shreiner and Reanna Raisner, Vernfield Elementary.
Teachers: Have a great idea? Our grant program is open. Please find our application HERE!
This fall, the IVEF launched a new initiative with SASD Nation Alumni & Friends called 180 Days of Impact: Supporting Students Every Day. $1.00 a day for 180 days adds up to an exceptional year of learning. 100% of the proceeds from this campaign will go to support students in SASD! Please, consider a gift of $180 today! Consider all the ways in which your support brings incredible opportunities to students.
On Friday, October 11th, the Indian Valley Education Foundation brought the community together for a fantastic Happy Hour at Branch Creek Taphouse!
With over 100 attendees, it was an evening filled with great conversation, fantastic music, connections, and a shared commitment to supporting our students.
A huge thank you to Branch Creek Taphouse for being a true community champion, continuing to pour it forward!
Bringing the Indian Valley TOGETHER one conversation and opportunity at a time.
- Home & School and Parent Participation Meeting Visits: Representatives from the IVEF are making their rounds to each of our buildings to share the mission and vision of the IVEF.
- Peter Becker Community: Students in Mrs. Momsen's Creative Writing class will once again be interviewing residents at Peter Becker and sharing their stories. Students and residents will be invited to a special lunch to celebrate this program and the stories that have been written in December.
- Souderton Mennonite Homes: The IVEF looks forward to meeting with staff at Souderton Mennonite Homes to discuss a partnership opportunity with an Introduction to Literature class. Together students and seniors will have the opportunity to explore the strength of the human spirit in times of great strife, adversity, and tragedy while focusing on the universal necessity to fight hatred and ignorance through understanding and empathy.
- Harleysville Rotary Club: Our Executive Director joined the members of the Harleysville Rotary Club for breakfast and the opportunity to share more about the work that the IVEF does all year to support traditional public education here in SASD.
- Indian Valley NPO Cohort: We believe that every community is at its best when we work together. We are far more impactful when we bring people together for a shared vision in supporting one another. The IVEF was thrilled to welcome representatives from the Indian Valley Public Library, Indian Creek Foundation, Jenna's Blessing Bags, Keystone Opportunity Center, NAMI and St. Luke's Penn Foundation to share resources, challenges and learn more about the TimeKettle devices that the IVEF was able to provide to SASD. Together, we THRIVE!
Invest in Tomorrow's Leaders: Become a Community Partner with the Indian Valley Education Foundation! Your meaningful donation directly supports innovative educational programs, enriching the lives of students and strengthening the future of our community. Join us in making a lasting impact—partner with us today!
For more information, please email RuthE Potter (rpotter@indianvalleyef.org) or Meg Dick (megd@indianvalleyef.org).
Maureen Yothers, President
Kim Dommel, Vice President
Bryan Fagan , Secretary
Michael Taylor , Treasurer
Briana Doña, Past President
Timothy Brown
Melissa Boyd
Tamara Ferlick
Randy Floyd
Frank T. Gallagher, Ed.D.
Oliver Gingrich
Theresa Hunsicker
Bernadette Kearns
Katie Kennedy-Reilly, Ed.D.
Sue Mandia
Karla Myers
Allison Ruth
Marc Scotti
Bob Solomon
Student Representatives:
Colton Musselman (Class of 2025)
Claire Jalboot (Class of 2025)
Charlie Hunsicker (Class of 2026)
Lydia Perilli (Class of 2026)
The IVEF is a non-profit 501c3 organization supporting traditional public education in the Souderton Area School District. The IVEF operates independently with its own Board of Directors and is not connected with the governance of the Souderton Area Board of School Directors.
The IVEF focuses on serving our school community and advancing our charitable objectives with integrity and impartiality. Our commitment is to inclusivity and neutrality, ensuring our resources and programs are accessible to all.
The MISSION of the Indian Valley Education Foundation is to enrich and expand the educational experiences of every child in the Souderton Area School District by leveraging the resources within our community.
The VISION of the Indian Valley Education Foundation is to be instrumental in advancing access to transformative opportunities that empower every child.
