Foundation 191

Foundation 191 is proud to present Top 20 Training, three FREE seminars for students, parents, teachers, and community members. These seminars are intended for anyone who wants to improve their outlook on life, their ability to handle challenges, and communication in their relationships.

The seminars will take place from 7:00PM - 8:30PM on January 28, February 4, and February 11 in the upper commons area at the Diamondhead Education Center/BHS Senior Campus building.

See the flyer for more details: Top 20 Training Seminars

Foundation 191 announced the following grant awards for the 2012-2013 school year. Grant funds are raised by events and contributions that make a direct impact on students in our community. A total of 15 grant applications were received and ten grants were awarded. Steve Fiebiger, president of the board of directors, made the announcements at the June 21st meeting of the ISD 191 board of education.

Foundation 191 has selected 11 projects for grant funding totaling $10,459.70 for 2011-2012. In all, a total of over $91,000.00 in grant funding was requested by 27 applications. These represent projects at the high school, junior high and elementary school levels as well as Community Education. Steve Fiebiger, board president, announced the recipients at the meeting of the board of education on September 1. Several of the grant recipients and foundation board members were in attendance.

The grant recipients are as follows:

Foundation 191, founded in 2005, has raised funds for projects at Burnsville High School, the district’s three junior high schools, ten elementary schools, and Early Childhood Education.

Jeff Gordman presents check to Stephen Fiebiger (Photo Courtesy of Thisweek Newspapers)Gordman’s, a new retail store in Burnsville, celebrated its grand opening by donating $2,500 to Foundation 191, a non-profit organization which enhances, enriches and expands educational opportunities in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191.

“One of the core values of our organization is community service, and we focus much of our attention on schools,” said Jason Baker, executive store manager. “Every time we enter a new area, we partner up with the local school district.”

Owner Jeff Gordman presented the check to Stephen Fiebiger, president of Foundation 191, during a ceremony on April 1 at the store located in Burnsville Center. In addition, customers have the option of donating $1 to schools when they make purchases at the store.