By Shannon Lukens.  Photos courtesy Kate Krautkramer.

 

 

The South Routt Education Endowment Fund has received a $50,000 anonymous donation.

 

It came via Yampa Valley Community Foundation, right after their fundraiser at Lupita’s in Oak Creek last week. That event raised over $12,000.

 

 

The South Routt Education Endowment Fund supports South Routt schools, and the communities of Stagecoach, Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Yampa, Toponas, and the surrounding areas.

 

The fundraising team hopes to establish a $1,000,000 endowment. Then the interest from the investment could be given each year to the South Routt School District. The fund is managed by Yampa Valley Community Foundation.

 

This donation put’s the balance of the fund at well over $300K, which is about a third of the way to the goal.

 

 

From the YVCF Website:

 

South Routt Education Endowment Fund

The South Routt School District near the headwaters of the Yampa River is deeply rooted in the community and embraces families that have been here for generations and newcomers alike.  Small class sizes and strong community involvement weave a strength of character into each and every student.  These students appreciate the one-on-one attention they receive and they excel in academics, athletics, FFA, art, music, and more.  The school district serves many communities including Stagecoach, Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Yampa, Toponas and the surrounding areas.

 

With a goal of establishing a $1,000,000 endowment, the South Routt Education Endowment Fund looks to strengthen and better South Routt Schools. Please join us in the mission to benefit the South Routt School District.

 

To donate to South Routt Education Endowment Fund by check:

 

Yampa Valley Community Foundation
PO Box 881869
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

* Please make the check out to YVCF and note in the memo line that the check is for the South Routt Education Endowment Fund