by Emily Izmirian | Jan 1, 2024 | All
A new year gives us the opportunity to recommit to our values and pursue our vision. We are grateful for Goleta’s children, families, educators, and community members and look forward to continuing our essential work to fulfill our mission: engaging the...
by Emily Izmirian | Dec 20, 2023 | All
Thank you for helping us contribute to so many smiling faces this...
by Emily Izmirian | Nov 29, 2023 | All, Educator Grants, Literacy, Social-Emotional
The Goleta Union School District has revamped their preschools this year. Three inclusion programs serve neurotypical and neurodivergent students aged 3 through TK at Ellwood, Hollister, and La Patera schools. GEF provided approximately 60 books to each classroom this...
by Emily Izmirian | Nov 3, 2023 | All, Educator Grants, Lemon Run, Literacy, Social-Emotional
GEF is pleased to announce our recent Educator Grant recipients. Thanks to our generous Lemon Run sponsors, participants, and community support, we are excited to continue this essential program for GUSD educators. Graciela Romero Martinez, a Learning Center teacher...
by Emily Izmirian | Sep 18, 2023 | All, Educator Grants, Lemon Run
What an incredible Lemon Run! Thank you to all the runners, volunteers, and sponsors who made the 2023 Lemon Run a HUGE success! We had 680 participants overall. It was a picture-perfect day at Goleta Beach with food from local farms, Los Arroyos, Kona Ice, prizes...
