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Join the Decatur Education Foundation‘s prestigious Step Up Circle and make a direct impact on the lives of Decatur’s students. Your generous support enables us to continue our mission of empowering educators and students, providing equitable access to education, and ensuring that ALL youth thrive in Decatur!

Join the Step Up Circle

STEP UP CIRCLE for CORPORATE & BUSINESS PARTNERS

Elevate your business while making a profound difference! By becoming a Step Up Circle member, you’re not just promoting your brand — you’re igniting positive change and championing a cause that transforms lives in Decatur.

To join the Decatur Education Foundation’s Step Up Circle for Corporate and Business Partners and directly impact the lives of Decatur’s students, contact Ricky Hyde, Executive Director.

Innovator Level
$10,000 to $19,999
Scholar Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Mentor Level
$2,500 to $4,999

STEP UP CIRCLE for CORPORATE & BUSINESS PARTNERS

Elevate your business while making a profound difference! By becoming a Step Up Circle member, you’re not just promoting your brand — you’re igniting positive change and championing a cause that transforms lives in Decatur.

To join the Decatur Education Foundation’s Step Up Circle for Corporate and Business Partners and directly impact the lives of Decatur’s students, contact Ricky Hyde, Executive Director.

+ More Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Innovator Level
$10,000 to $19,999
Scholar Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Mentor Level
$2,500 to $4,999

STEP UP CIRCLE for INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

When you join DEF’s prestigious Step Up Circle for Individuals and Families, you play an essential role in unlocking opportunities, championing behavioral health, and contributing to the personal and academic success of EVERY child in Decatur.

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

Hero Level
$10,000 to $14,999
Advocate Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Friend Level
$1,000 to $4,999

STEP UP CIRCLE for INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

When you join DEF’s prestigious Step Up Circle for Individuals and Families, you play an essential role in unlocking opportunities, championing behavioral health, and contributing to the personal and academic success of EVERY child in Decatur.

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

+ More Donor Levels
Hero Level
$10,000 to $14,999
Advocate Level
$5,000 to $9,999
Friend Level
$1,000 to $4,999

STEP UP CIRCLE for CORPORATE & BUSINESS PARTNERS

$10,000+

Bark Technologies

$7,500 — $9,999

Lampe-Farley Creative

$5,000 — $7,499

Amy Widener | Real Estate
Moonrise Co-learning
Pillow Hayes Family Law
Radford + Keebaugh | Attorneys

$3,500 — $4,999

Natalie Gregory | Compass Realty
Oakhurst Realty Partners
Stability Engineering

STEP UP CIRCLE for INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

$10,000+

Gretchen and James Cobb
Nancy Franklin
Pam and Dan Galenkamp
Margaret Graff and Richard Higgins
Molly and Scott Marrah
Li Liu and Conor McNally
Ash Miller and Jennifer Phillips
Hilda and Pat Patrick
Paulsen Family Foundation
Lynn Paxton
Shelley and Andy Rogers
Donna and Bill Woolf

$5,000 — $9,999

Martha and Leighton Moore
Amy and Chris O’Stean
Shannon and Anthony Scalese
Jill Wasserman and Stephen Devereaux

$3,000 — $4,999

Jenna Black
Leah and Nick Humphries
Bobbi Kay and Chris Sidor
Margaret and Viraj Master
Linda Nalley
Naomi and Stan Orkin
Lauren and Jay Pelissier
Courtney and Matt Sollie
Mary Lynn and Raul Trujillo

$1,500 — $2,999

Haqiqa and Bill Bolling
Catherine and Brennan Breed
Lauren and John Brown
Wendy and Andy Childers
Maggie and Joel Fehrman
Gayle Gellerstedt
Chenika and Robert Jeffrey
Mekeda and Khalifani Morris
Karen and Fisher Paty
Becky and Dan Payne
Maria and Joseph Pinkelton
Gail Rothman and Doug Altizer
Christa and Tim Sobon
Heather and Joe Tell

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