Cody Jewell Memorial Fund
On September 14, 2010 a ten year-old Hilliard City School student from Ridgewood Elementary, Cody Jewell, was hit by a car waiting for the school bus on Scioto-Darby Creek Road. The first responder and witness to the accident was Mrs. Julie Caserta, a fifth grade teacher at Hoffman Trails Elementary. Julie’s compassion and presence held Cody at the scene. Sadly, this tragic accident took Cody’s life. During the grieving process of this event, many people, like Julie, were struck by the deep faith, commitment to education, and good will of this young man.
Taking this unfortunate experience and creating something positive has been a goal for Mrs. Caserta’s for the past year. Julie learned shortly after the accident that even though Cody was young, he was wise beyond his years and understood the value of an education. He was an inspiration and cheerleader for encouraging his mom to go back to school. Mrs. Caserta wants to honor Cody's passion and wisdom in a beneficial legacy. She is creating The Cody Jewell Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be available to graduating Hilliard seniors and managed by the Hilliard Education Foundation. To get the fund started, Julie needs your help! She has set a personal goal to raise $3,000 by running in her first ever half marathon, October 16th, in honor and support of Cody. You can sponsor Julie and her efforts by clicking this link and making an online donation or by sending a check payable to: Hilliard Education Foundation with Cody Jewell Fund in the memo line to:
Hilliard Education Foundation
P.O. Box 1268
Hilliard, OH 43026.
The greatest satisfaction about giving to a cause like Cody and Julie’s is the fulfillment knowing you’ve helped someone else and every little bit helps in the collective goal.
“I don’t think you ever stop giving. I really don’t. I think it’s an on-going process. And it’s not just about being able to write a check. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” --Oprah Winfrey
Your support in this endeavor will deeply financially and emotionally touch somebody’s life!
Rob Spicer Fund
A fund has been created in memory of Rob Spicer, 30-year educator in the Hilliard Schools who passed away recently. Those that wish to donate may do so by following this link. You will be able to specify your amount when you are redirected to Give2Schools who is our payment processor. You can also send a check to:
Hilliard Education Foundation
c/o Rob Spicer Fund
5323 Cemetery Rd
Hilliard, Ohio 43206
We're a nonprofit organization that believes our entire community, students, parents, businesses and neighbors benefits from a quality school system.
Established in 1989 by district residents, the foundation actively works with the community members, businesses and organizations to reinvest in our schools by:
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Supporting Hilliard City School District staff in developing innovative programs through grants which would not be available through traditional sources of school funding |
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Ensuring that students have opportunities for unique learning experiences |
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Enabling the advanced education of Hilliard graduates through scholarships |
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Promoting family involvement in Hilliard City School programs |
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Being a partner with Hilliard City Schools |
In 2010, the foundation awarded over $51,000 in grants to fund programs in the district.
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