Brookfield, WI – May 10, 2023 — The Elmbrook Education Foundation (EEF) presented a $40,000 check to the School District of Elmbrook for the Shared Theatre and Fine Arts initiative thanks to the generosity of the Schlifske Family Foundation and Elmbrook community. This check is in addition to the $80,000 awarded in February bringing the total contribution to $120,000.
“This is a truly collaborative effort between the EEF, generous donors within our community, Brookfield Central PTO and Applause, Brookfield East PTO and Friends of Fine Arts and a generous matching donation by the Schlifske Family Foundation! This grant will impact thousands of students for years to come,” said Beth Dobrzynski, EEF Executive Director.
Elmbrook’s Theater and Fine Arts programs are among the best in the state. The Elmbrook Education Foundation super-grant will provide funds to acquire wireless microphones, sound boards, and mobile lighting equipment that will be shared amongst all of our schools and used for musicals, plays, concerts, and school events.
Dan Pronley said, ” I am truly humbled by the tremendous support of the parents, the various school fine arts organizations and the Elmbrook school community that stepped up and helped us exceed our fundraising goal. It certainly demonstrates the need/deficit that exists as well as the community support and willingness to financially solve the problem. It is clear to me that the Elmbrook school community at large has a passion for fine arts and fabulous musical performances and we all want our children to be the best they can be on stage.”
EEF was organized in 1958 to award scholarships to select Elmbrook School District high school graduates. In 1999, the Foundation’s mission expanded to include teacher grants for innovative projects that benefit all students and raise money to support and strengthen outstanding learning ideas that improve the overall educational quality of our public schools. EEF has awarded almost $1,600,000 in scholarships and over $600,000 in grants which enhance and extend the established curriculum and support projects that are beyond the district’s budget.For more information, please contact Beth Dobrzynski, Executive Director, at 262-844-3742 or elmbrookeducationfoundation@gmail.com Website:www.elmbrookschools.org/elmbrook-education-foundation.
