Teutopolis, IL -(Effingham Radio)- The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently announced the Teutopolis Educational Foundation and CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation as grant recipients of the Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund.
(Above) CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation received $125 to support emergency assistance for learners in the CEFS Adult Literacy Program. The CEFS Adult Literacy Program helps adults meet their literacy goals in reading, writing, math, English, and life skills to promote education and lifelong learning as the key to personal, economic, and social stability. Pictured, L-R: Jerry Runde (Loan Officer, Teutopolis State Bank) and Susan Wilson (Adult Literacy and Education Resource Coordinator, CEFS)
(Above) Teutopolis Educational Foundation received $1,000 to help provide classrooms with requested educational materials. The Teutopolis Educational Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing quality educational programs for every student in Teutopolis Community Unit School District No. 50. Pictured, L-R: Jerry Runde (Loan Officer, Teutopolis State Bank), Rhonda Meyer (Treasurer, Teutopolis Educational Foundation), Jessica Shackmann (Teacher, TGS), Michele Mette (Teacher, TGS) and Matt Weidner (Board Member, Teutopolis Educational Foundation)
The Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund is a fund of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation and provides grants for projects that benefit the Teutopolis, Illinois Community in the following areas: civic, cultural health, health, education, and social services. For more information, contact Maggie Meylor, Grants Administrator, at 217.342.5413 or maggie@enrichingourcommunity.org.