Unlocking Potential & Providing Opportunities for All Students
The Decatur Education Foundation is dedicated to fostering a thriving educational environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, through a range of innovative initiatives, scholarship programs, and memorial funds.
- Early Childhood Education Scholarships through the Regina Presley Fund
- Special Education Summer Scholarships
- Close Up D.C. Travel Scholarships
- Mentoring & tutoring with the Decatur Housing Authority
- Educational support scholarships with community partners like Mathnasium
- Teacher Innovation Grants to provide opportunities in CSD, including the BHMS Math Competition, ESOL Pocketalk Translators & True Book FAIR at Talley Street
- Student Innovation Grants to support student projects like the DHS Student Supply Closet & SAT Tutoring Club
Emma’s Fund honors the cherished legacy of Emma Soorikian, who, despite grappling with her own mental health challenges, devoted herself to inspiring and nurturing the children she worked with. Her family founded the Emma Soorikian Memorial Fund at DEF with the purpose of granting opportunities for Decatur’s children to pursue their interests and aspirations through afterschool and summer experiences at Camp Scene.
Join us in honoring Emma’s legacy of kindness and compassion by contributing to Emma’s Fund today.
Joshua’s Fund celebrates the vibrant spirit of Joshua Faison, a Decatur High School graduate with a profound love for exploring the world. In collaboration with DEF, Joshua’s family established the Joshua Faison Memorial Fund, dedicated to providing international educational opportunities for Decatur students experiencing financial challenges, including study abroad programs, cultural exchanges, and global internships.
Help open doors to global exploration for Decatur students by supporting Joshua’s Fund today and celebrating the life of Joshua Faison.