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Helping ALL Youth Thrive in Decatur

The mission of the Decatur Education Foundation is to enable the full potential of our young people. We believe that every child deserves equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

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Tour deCatur
Tour deCatur

Funds raised from Tour deCatur support Decatur Education Foundation’s many programs and initiatives supporting students, teachers, and the Decatur community. Go to tourdecatur.com to register! Register by February 25th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Sing With The Band
Sing With The Band

We’re so excited to announce this incredible new experience Polly Holliday has put together for Decatur Education Foundation — Sing with the Band: Live Karaoke at Eddie's Attic! 

We are so excited to have our community members take the stage to sing at Decatur’s most iconic music venue! The performance will be anchored by Polly Holliday — Decatur’s own joy-fueled rock band.

2026 Tour deCatur
2026 Tour deCatur

Tour deCatur is back for its 24th year! This year, in addition to the Peachtree-qualifying 5k, the 1-Mile Fun Run, the adorable Tot Trot for the 4 and under crowd, and the “None Run” for supporters who want the t-shirt but not the sore muscles, we're partnering with the Decatur Bulldog Boosters and are offering a Bulldog Jog that allows runners to include their dogs in the 1-Mile Fun Run!

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Mental health matters - for teens, for parents, for all of us. 💚 We’re sharing three opportunities to learn, connect, and build skills that truly make a difference: 🧠 Skyland Trail Online Workshops for Teens AND for Parents The Teen Wellnes
DEF is proud to have partnered with DHS and the CSD Wraparound Services in the launch of the DHS Student Ambassador Program. These student leaders will play a vital role in strengthening connections, increasing awareness, and promoting a culture of w
Funds raised from the Tour deCatur support Decatur Education Foundation’s many programs and initiatives supporting students, teachers, and the Decatur community. Go to tourdecatur.com to register! Register by February 25th to be guaranteed a t-
Join us this evening for the CSD/COD Safety Summit and learn about all the ways our community is working together to keep our kids (and each other) safe. Come see us at the DEF table to get more information about how we’re partnering with oth
Many of us are feeling uncertainty, fear, and division right now. In times like these, connection matters more than ever. We hope you can join us on Sunday at Waller’s. 💜
Many of us are feeling uncertainty, fear, and division right now. In times like these, connection matters more than ever. At DEF, we believe deeply that we are stronger when we show up for one another. “Community” is not just a word we
🚨Get ready, get set, GO! Tour deCatur is back for its 24th year! This year, in addition to the Peachtree-qualifying 5k, the 1-Mile Fun Run, the adorable Tot Trot for the 4 and under crowd, and the “None Run” for supporters who want the
🎭 Let the good times roll! 🎭 Join us for some Mardi Gras merriment at The Imperial on Saturday, Feb. 7th! Music, masks, and mighty good vibes! AND The imperial is donating a portion of the proceeds to DEF! Who doesn’t love a party with a p

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