UFREFUFREFhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012-05-23T09:21:32ZSquarespaceUFREF Twilight Challenge Online Entryhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012/5/22/ufref-twilight-challenge-online-entry.htmlAdministrator2012-05-22T14:18:44Z2012-05-22T14:18:44ZThe 4th Annual Community Twilight Challenge 5K run/walk and One-Mile Children’s Fun Run on Saturday June 9, 2012 is right around the corner.

You can register online here:
https://register.bestrace.com/register/?event=12326

For more detail, check out the event page on our website.

]]>4th Annual 5K and Fun Runhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012/5/17/4th-annual-5k-and-fun-run-1.htmlAdministrator2012-05-17T20:35:39Z2012-05-17T20:35:39ZDate: June 9, 2012
Location: Upper Freehold, NJ

UFREF is pleased to host its 4th Annual Community Twilight Challenge 5K run/walk and One-Mile Children’s Fun Run. Last year’s event had approximately 120 participants and spectators.

To register or become a sponsor, please visit the event page on our website or click here.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to ufref@yahoo.com.

]]>UFREF 2012-2013 Grant Winnershttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012/5/6/ufref-2012-2013-grant-winners.htmlAdministrator2012-05-06T15:18:00Z2012-05-06T15:18:00ZOn behalf of the Grants Allocation Committee (GAC) and Trustees of the Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation, I am pleased to let you know that the Trustees of the Ed Foundation approved last week six grants, aggregating $6,723, as follows:

  • ES Library iPads (Kimee Moore)
  • KidSmart (Mary Hallahan)
  • The Frame Job (Brad Nicklas)
  • Rachel’s Challenge (Connie Embley)
  • Anti-Violence Week 2012 Poster Contest (Jeff Roberts, et. al.)
  • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) (Sarie Scully)
]]>The 2012-2013 Grant Cycle is Now Closedhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012/4/16/the-2012-2013-grant-cycle-is-now-closed.htmlAdministrator2012-04-16T23:07:00Z2012-04-16T23:07:00ZThe grant cycle is now closed. UFREF is pleased to report that ten grant applications were received, for a total of $18,500.

Members of the grants allocation committee are in the process of evaluating all submissions and are targeting the week of April 30th to announce the grant winners.

]]>5th Annual Sno-Ball Tournamenthttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2012/1/2/5th-annual-sno-ball-tournament.htmlAdministrator2012-01-02T14:00:00Z2012-01-02T14:00:00ZDate: Saturday, February 11th, 2012
Location: Allentown High School Fields in Allentown, NJ

Trophies, prizes and giveaways
Men, Women and Co-ed Divisions
Registration deadline: Jan. 27, 2012
$240 entry fee per team

This is a Men's and Co-ed Slowpitch tournament.
Class: 6-12'
Association: ASA


Click here for event details


Sponsorship opportunities available by contacting Sydney Guerrero or Jim Derasmo.

Proceeds benefit the Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation’s grants program.

]]>Support Neededhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2011/11/6/support-needed.htmlAdministrator2011-11-07T01:09:15Z2011-11-07T01:09:15ZIn connection with the 2011-2012 Back to School Nights, we are still in need of donors for the following:

  • Stokes 7th Grade Trip ($1,500)
  • Washington, DC 8th Grade trip ($1,700)
  • Stone Bridge MS Studio Fund ($2,585)
    $700 has been received to date

Your generosity and support will be much appreciated by the students.

]]>Thank Youhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2011/10/11/thank-you.htmlAdministrator2011-10-11T21:54:15Z2011-10-11T21:54:15ZThanks to all the parents and supporters who attended the recent Back to School Nights.

We want to remind folks who would like to learn more about the Foundation or who would like to lend support in some way to check out our website. More information on upcoming events, grants, etc. coming soon.

We recently launched our annual Trustee Drive and would love to hear from those who would like to get involved and give back to the community.

Click here to contact us.]]>Back to Schoolhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2011/9/1/back-to-school.htmlAdministrator2011-09-01T21:45:00Z2011-09-01T21:45:00ZThe Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation (UFREF) looks forward to seeing you at the Back to School Night events at the elementary, middle and high schools.

We will provide an update to the Bridging the Gap initiative and review targeted donations sought as part of the 2011-2012 Bridging the Gap initiative. Additional topics include a call for trustees, event chair persons and volunteers.

]]>Big Checkhttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2011/6/15/big-check.htmlAdministrator2011-06-16T00:51:00Z2011-06-16T00:51:00ZThe Foundation participated in a Big Check ceremony tonight at the BOE meeting, where we were presented with contributions aggregating $5,980.69 relating to a targeted donation for the Swim Team!

Attendance from swim team parents and supporters was very strong and we participated in several “photo ops”. It was a great night, filled with excitement and it was great for the Foundation to be a part of it.

Many thanks to Dr. Fitzpatrick for his creativity, dedication and continued support of the kids of our community and the UFREF – and of course, our great support from the BOE.

]]>Notice for Grant Winnershttp://www.ufref.org/blog/2011/4/8/notice-for-grant-winners.htmlAdministrator2011-04-09T01:11:00Z2011-04-09T01:11:00ZGrant winners should complete the Grant Monies Request Form (GMRF) and send all supporting paperwork as an attachment to:

UFREF
PO Box 109
Allentown, NJ 08501

If you have not yet purchased your materials, please contact Scott Smith to coordinate this directly.

 

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