Make a Difference
Driven by a volunteer Board of Directors, we are "Empowering Students and Teachers in Our Community." Thank you for your support as donors, volunteers, and sponsors. With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.
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Schools Served
20
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Dollars Raised
$200,000+
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Scholarships Awarded
75
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Throughout the year, UTBEF partners with community businesses and organizations for fundraising events. Let us know if you are hosting an event and would like to partner with us. We can assist with planning and volunteers and you can rest assured that your proceeds are going to make a difference to local schoolchildren.
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Be the light that brightens the future for students and teachers. You can help raise awareness and generate funding for $2000 technical scholarships for local high school students and mini-grants to fund teacher projects at area elementary schools. Scholarship awards are based on GPA, leadership, community service, and financial need. Mini-grant recipients are determined by school administrators based on the particular needs of their student population.
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You won't have more fun for a good cause than sponsoring or volunteering at an event or working on our Scholarship or STAR Mini-Grant committee. Some call us a bit wacky, but our philosophy is that charity should be fun. We depend on sponsorships and volunteers to support our programs and need you on our team. You'll be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
Mission
The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation mission is to enhance educational, community, and career opportunities for students in the Upper Tampa Bay area.

Shaluly Foundation Donates $6228
Mike Shaluly President of Mastercut Tool and founder of the Shaluly Foundation presents a check to Jerry Custin and Robin Reynolds of the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber Foundation Board of Directors. Maria Rush and Aimy Shaluly-Dominguez with son Quentin also joined the presentation.
News & Notes
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring all students are guaranteed an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex. To that end, amending the Department of Education’s (Department’s) regulations that implement Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a top priority to ensure full protection against sex discrimination for all
Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved a compliance review of the Mingo County Schools in West Virginia with a resolution agreement to address the district's handling of sexual assault cases, including those involving student and staff misconduct.
Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S.