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Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation donates to district’s mobile-learning and pantry programs
Summary
The Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation presented a donation to the Harris County School District to support the district’s mobile learning lab and student pantry initiatives; the board accepted the presentation and thanked the foundation.
Representatives from the Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation introduced themselves to the board and presented a donation to support the district’s mobile learning lab and the “help‑yourself” shelves program.
Sir Michael Jones, chairman of the Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, said the 501(c)(3) has awarded scholarships to Harris County students and that the foundation supports education, science and civic projects across a multi-county service area that includes Harris County. Jones asked Superintendent Finney and district staff to accept the foundation’s gift; the superintendent and board members thanked the foundation and accepted the presentation.
Ending: The board thanked the foundation for the donation; no additional board action was recorded at the meeting.
