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Mill Creek Education Foundation reports increased giving, grants and fall events
Summary
The Mill Creek Education Foundation told the board it received more donations on Erie Gives than last year and reported multiple grants, in-kind donations and upcoming events including a craft festival and the MEF golf tournament; the foundation urged use of the EITC program to support district programs.
The Mill Creek Education Foundation (MEF) briefed the Mill Creek Township School District Board of Directors on Aug. 18, reporting stronger giving on this year’s Erie Gives campaign, multiple grants and donations, and several upcoming fundraising and community events.
Chris (surname not specified), presenting for MEF, told the board MEF had received about $2,000 more on Erie Gives than last year before the prorated match; the Erie Community Foundation will confirm final totals Aug. 22. MEF reported the 29th annual MEF Golf Tournament concluded recently and named the 2025 foursome champions as Brian Fuller, Mark Becker, Kevin Ciccone and Mike Dombrowski. MEF said the 30th annual tournament will be held in June 2026.
The foundation reported a number of donations and grants that will benefit students: the United Way donated more than 400 books so every district kindergarten student receives a book; Gifts Nutrition, Inc. (the district’s food-service provider) donated to the MES scholarship fund; the Erie CUNY Foundation provided a grant for instrument purchase and repair. MEF also said local businesses and individuals donated to scholarship funds and that area craft vendors are invited to apply by Sept. 30 for the MEF Schoolhouse Craft Festival (Dec. 6–7 at McDowell Intermediate/High School); hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
MEF described how it participates in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and urged interested donors to contact MEF. The foundation said it can accept EITC donations and special-purpose gifts, and that donors may be eligible for state tax credits and federal charitable deductions for the non-creditable portion.
Board members thanked the presenter and noted MEF’s role in supporting scholarships, instruments and kindergarten literacy efforts. The board did not take a formal vote on the report, which was presented as an informational update.
