Donor Stories

Courtney Thomas loved reading “Amelia Bedelia” books and wearing bows on her shoes that matched the bows in her hair. But that’s not what she was known for. “Courtney was a helper,” said her mom, Lydia Crawford. “When we’d go to the park, she wouldn’t swing. She’d...

In 1983, a diverse group of educators, businesspeople, entrepreneurs and other leaders came together with a single purpose: to honor teachers who go the extra mile. Since the Area Education Grants (AEG) Fund was established, it has stayed true to that mission, giving...