Eliminating Barriers to Learning by…
ENSURing minds are focused and ready to learn
More than 1,500 District 196 students have been provided consistent access to food.
Fully funded the startup costs to provide menstrual products in bathrooms in every school to help address period poverty.
Providing materials that facilitate learning
$16,500 provided in school supplies so every student can start the school year prepared.
Fully funded books for 500 students to read age-appropriate reading material over the summer months.
providing different avenues for learning
620 band instruments have been restored so more students can participate in band and benefit from the arts.
Fulfilling Our Mission
With growing support from businesses, parents, teachers, and citizens, we continue to fulfill this important mission – and work with the District to help fill other critical needs.
District 196 Foundation is the only charitable entity dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning across the entire school district.
With more than a decade of growth behind it, the District 196 Foundation is just beginning to realize the full impact of its work, thanks to growing support from teachers and staff, businesses, parents, and citizens in District 196.
