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Upcoming Events

Spring Gala 2025 -
Celebrating 40 years of MVEF

MVEF's biggest Fundraiser

Saturday, April 26th, 2025
6-10 PM
Los Altos Community Center

We are excited to announce our upcoming Gala even taking place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 6-10 pm, at the Los Altos Community Center!

This year, we are celebrating 40 years of MVEF - A Celebration of Eras! Empowering Students from Gen X to Gen Alpha.

 

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION - 
An unforgettable evening filled with fun, entertainment, and community spirit!​

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This lively community building event includes dinner, silent and live auctions, DJ, raffle and fun! Enjoy an evening of great food, music, and fundraising fun while connecting with parents, teachers, and local leaders.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Tickets are up for sale - Hurry and grab your Early Bird or First Time Attendee ticket until March 25th!

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Stay tuned for more information.​

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If you're interested in becoming a volunteer or want to donate an item for the silent auction (gift card, certificate, vacation home, etc.) for the Gala, please contact us below.

News

Google.org Awards $100,000 Grant to Support MVEF’s Educational Programs

Google.org Awards $100,000 Grant to MVEF for Science Enrichment Programs in 2024

Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, has awarded a $100k grant to MVEF to support science enrichment programs for TK-8 students in MVWSD.

MVEF, the primary non-public funding source for MVWSD's eleven TK-8 schools, plays a crucial role in ensuring students receive high-quality educational experiences. Sraddha Shukla, Board Chair of MVEF, expressed gratitude on behalf of the organization, stating, We are grateful for this generous grant from Google.org, which will greatly enhance student learning in the Mountain View Whisman School District. With this grant, along with the ongoing support from our MVEF donors, we can ensure that every student in our diverse district has access to innovative educational programs."

With $800k, MVEF reaches the fourth milestone of its annual fundraising goal

On 01/04/25, MVEF reaches its third fundraising milestone

We are thrilled to announce that MVEF has reached its fourth milestone of $800k towards its annual goal of $1.2M for the school year 2024-25.

A huge thank you to our amazing donors for their generosity and belief in our mission to support and fund innovative, essential programs that help provide a well-rounded education for EVERY student in our MVWSD district.

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We couldn't achieve this without our broader community, including our Board of Directors and School Representatives, who have contributed to reaching this goal. Together, we’re making a difference!

says Valerie Duncker, Lead Executive Director.

MVEF Hires Lead Executive Director

MVEF hires Valerie Duncker as Lead Executive Director in April 2024

“We are thrilled to welcome Valerie to MVEF,” said Dwight Rodgers, MVEF Board President. “Her experience in leadership, fundraising, and nonprofit engagement, coupled with her demonstrated commitment to education, make her a great fit for advancing MVEF’s mission. Her engagement in multiple schools and the community plus her collaborative spirit and her experience serving nonprofits in marketing, communication, fundraising and leadership roles, will be a great asset to our schools and community.” 

MVEF Spring Gala 2024

MVEF Spring Gala 2024 was a huge success!

The annual MVEF gala 2024 raised over $155k towards the annual goal.  MVEF wants to thank everyone who contributed to the Gala to make it such a success. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful community who believes in our mission.  Your donation will create a lasting impact in our community affecting every single Tk-8 grade student in the Mountain View Whisman School District benefiting from programs such as art, music, athletics, smaller ELA class sizes, and more. We truly appreciate your continued support.​​

Look at these beautiful Gala photos taken by our photographer Kent Seki.

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