Education Foundation of Stanislaus County

09/04/2026

750+ children. 9 days. And the need keeps growing.

We typically enroll about 200 children each month in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

But in just 9 days, more than 750 Stanislaus County children have been signed up to receive the gift of a book every month.

And every day, we come back to more families enrolling their children.

This is incredible, but we need your help to keep saying YES to every child.

Together, we can make sure every child ages 0–5 in Stanislaus County has access to books.

The need is growing. The opportunity is here. And we need you.

Please consider donating today and help us keep the books coming:
https://pages.donately.com/ilsc/campaigns

08/13/2026

The Community Brunch is just one month away!🍽️🍳

Join us on Sunday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a delicious brunch prepared by local chefs while supporting youth across the Central Valley. Tickets are just $50, and all proceeds benefit five community organizations, including the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County.

Your attendance helps support invaluable SCOE programs, including Foothill Horizons Outdoor Education, YES Company, the Student Events Program, and the Imagination Library of Stanislaus County.

Purchase brunch tickets today at https://www.edfoundationstan.org/events/community-brunch.

🎟️ To purchase prize drawing tickets, contact Kathy Hobby at (209) 238-1701.

08/07/2026

Throwback to the 2024 Community Brunch!

The 2026 Community Brunch is coming up on Sunday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Modesto Centre Plaza. For just $50, enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by local chefs while investing in the future of youth across our community. The event benefits five local organizations, including the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County, which supports impactful SCOE programs such as Foothill Horizons, YES Company, the Student Events Program, and the Imagination Library of Stanislaus County. Join us for a great meal, great company, and an opportunity to make a difference!

Don't miss out! Purchase your brunch tickets today: https://www.edfoundationstan.org/events/community-brunch

The event also features a prize drawing with more than $40,000 in prizes. To purchase prize drawing tickets, contact Kathy Hobby at (209) 238-1701.

07/30/2026

The Community Brunch empowers and uplifts youth across the Central Valley by supporting five local nonprofit organizations dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and opportunity. Among this year's beneficiaries is the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County, which supports SCOE programs including Foothill Horizons, YES Company, the Student Events Program, and the Imagination Library of Stanislaus County.

For just $50, enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by local chefs while investing in the future of our community's youth. The event also features a prize drawing with more than $40,000 in prizes.

Don't miss out! Purchase your brunch tickets today: https://www.edfoundationstan.org/events/community-brunch

To purchase prize drawing tickets, contact Kathy Hobby at (209) 238-1701.

07/24/2026

❄Something magical is happening at the Gallo Center...Don't miss YES Company's production of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical!

Join these incredibly talented young performers as they bring a beloved story of adventure, family, courage, and a little bit of magic to life on stage.

🎟️ Don’t let this one go...the last show is July 26. Grab your tickets and experience the magic for yourself! Tickets are available at the Gallo Center for The Arts box office or online at https://tickets.galloarts.org/events

YES Company is presented in partnership by the Gallo Center for the Arts and the Stanislaus County Office of Education.💙❄

07/16/2026

For the first time...ever! YES Company presents Disney's Frozen at the Gallo Center for the Arts, July 23–26!

Through eight weeks of performing arts training, local middle and high school students are bringing this Broadway favorite to life. Experience the magic of live theater and get your tickets today at galloarts.org.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Announcing the 2026 Stanislaus County Teachers of the Year!🌟

Pictured left to right: Kathy Borges - Cesar Chavez Jr. High, Tami Compton - Crowell Elementary, Lindsay Nguyen - Stroud Elementary, Aimee Shepherd-Matlock - Modesto High.