Achieve Tributes Make Great Year-End Gifts

Order Honor Your Teacher tributes for all your favorite SOMSD staffers who work hard day in and day out to educate our children. Order by June 15th!

 

Educator Grants

The application for Fall 2023 grant funding is now open. Apply by June 30th!

We hope you will consider a tax-free donation by June 30th to help us ensure that all SOMSD students have access to every learning opportunity.

Heartfelt thanks to each of our 2021-22 donors.

Mission Statement

The Achieve Foundation promotes high-quality education that prepares South Orange-Maplewood School District students for the future. We support our students, families and educators by addressing inequities, inspiring innovation and fostering community.

Our priorities are to:

  • Champion Excellence: enhancing student experiences through meaningful programs, grants and funding that advance best educational practices
  • Address Equity: addressing the opportunity gap and unmet educational needs for vulnerable students in the District
  • Build Community: bringing together and working in coordination with stakeholders (students, families, teachers, administrators, volunteers, community at large) to strengthen and enrich educational experiences
  • Deliver Solutions: listening to stakeholders, evaluating options, and responding to evolving needs throughout the District

See Achieve’s 2021-2026 Strategic Plan Summary

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