Our Story
At right: In 2023, the Education Fund and the YMCA of the Foothills celebrated the dedication of a state-of-the-art playground at the Verdugo Hills YMCA Learning Tree Preschool. The Education Fund provided $35,000 to support the project. Photograph provided by CV Weekly.
The Fund's Founders gathered for this portrait in 2013.
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Back Row:
Julia Rabago, Warren Boehm, Patty Steur
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Middle Row:
Eleanor Wacker, Jo Loomis, Mary Pinola, Bobbi Parker
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Front Row:
Gene “Chip” Stone,
Jean Maluccio, Teri Rice,
Chris Waldheim
"What has shined through for me is how often even small amounts of financial support can make such a large difference for non-profit organizations. I am proud to be a small part of what has turned out to be a huge benefit to our community."
Teri Rice
Member, Board of Advisors
"I serve on the board because it is made up almost entirely of people involved from day one, thirty-five years ago. I felt honored to be asked and honored to be a member. Education is the key that opens doors of opportunity for our children and their families."
Chris Waldheim
Member, Board of Advisors
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"I have served on the board for these many years because there is truly a purity about this group. There are no politics or hidden agendas. Everyone involved has a common goal to come together and raise funds to further education in the Foothills."
Jo Loomis
Member, Board of Advisors
