For more than 20 years, the Decatur community has come together through DEF to help our kids and teens overcome obstacles in their path of learning. DEF’s Step Up Circle represents the commitment of a special group of supporters – a group that is the bedrock of generosity in action that allows DEF to operate programs that help Decatur’s kids reach their full potential in learning and in life.

To join our Step Up Circle and take a personalized step toward shaping the future of education in Decatur, contact Meagan Berardi, Executive Director.

Join the Step Up Circle

Step Up Circle Business Sponsors

Step Up Circle Individuals

Champion Level

Gretchen D’Huyvetter Cobb & James Cobb
Nan Franklin
Leah & Sam Jenness
Lynn Paxton
The Rudolph Family
Tristin Chipman & Emily Saliers
Warren & Augusta Hume Foundation
Bill & Donna Woolf

Hero Level

Pam & Dan Galenkamp
John Lewis Kittle Jr. & Annie Mae Godfrey
Li Liu & Conor McNally
Martha & Leighton Moore
Paulsen Family Foundation
Nicki & Steve Salcedo
Shannon & Anthony Scalese
Suzann Threadgill
Jill Wasserman & Stephen Devereaux
Bob & Lynda Wilson

Advocate Level

Jenna & Clanton Black
Leah & Nick Humphries
Weonhee & Ryan Shin
Chris Sidor & Bobbi Kay
Andy & Maura George Simpson
Pam Vohra-Khullar & Onkar Khullar

Friend Level

Anonymous Donors
Sarah & Gareth Benson
April & Mark Biagioni
Kim & Dan Baskerville
Meagan & Eric Berardi
Haqiqa & Bill Bolling
Catherine & Brennan Breed
Nia Schooler & Walter Broner
Susan and Randolph Bundschu
Wendy & Andy Childers
Jane & Jim Donofrio
India & Will Epps
Chenika & Robert Jeffrey
Weslee Knapp
Molly & Scott Marrah
Margaret & Viraj Master
Mekeda & Khal Morris
Erin & Andrew O’Connell
Naomi & Stan Orkin
Patrick Family Foundation
Karen & Fisher Paty
Charlotte & Guy Pfeiffer
Merry & Ben Pope
Debra & Scott Pyron
Annemarie & Scott Reagan
Shelley & Andy Rogers
Kelly & Jason Richardson
Julie & Matt Smith
Christa & Tim Sobon
Courtney & Matt Sollie
Anne & James Topple
Mary Lynn & Raul Trujillo
Joe Ward & Meridith Mason-Ward

Step Up Circle