EL PASO, Texas–Nearly 50 schools across the El Paso, Texas, region raised more than $81,000 through the GECU Foundation’s inaugural Matching School Impact campaign, and the foundation’s dollar-for-dollar match bringing the total impact to $158,628.
The monthlong campaign raised funds for classroom resources, educational programs and student enrichment initiatives, with the GECU Foundation matching eligible contributions up to $3,000 per school. Participating schools represent El Paso, Socorro, Ysleta, Canutillo, and Clint independent school districts, as well as area private and charter schools.
“Matching School Impact is about bringing our community together to invest directly in opportunities for students,” said Emmeline Garcia, Executive Director of the GECU Foundation. “Every donation can go twice as far, helping schools provide resources, experiences and programs that can make a meaningful difference for students.”
