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The Brenham ISD Education Foundation's inaugural A Dinner to Remember fundraising event raised an impressive $173,000 in 2024, significantly surpassing its goal. The event featured auctions, games, and sponsorships, with notable contributions such as a student artwork fetching $4,100 and a matched donation doubling it to $8,200. Student projects earned a share of proceeds, with 20% allocated directly to students, 10% to their programs, and 70% funding scholarships and teacher mini-grants. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $750,000 in grants and established new scholarships, emphasizing its commitment to supporting educators and enhancing student opportunities. |
Brenham ISD's annual A Dinner to Remember fundraiser has once again demonstrated the community's unwavering support for local education.
Held at the Brenham Fire Department Training Center, the event featured a social hour, a meal, and a live auction showcasing student artwork and community donations.
Early reports indicate that this year's fundraiser surpassed previous records, reflecting the community's deep commitment to enhancing educational opportunities.
The funds raised will directly benefit Brenham ISD students and educators by supporting scholarships, teacher mini-grants, and innovative programs.
In addition to the fundraiser, the district received a generous $3,500 donation from the Texas Arts and Music Festival to support the high school's fine arts department.
This contribution underscores the community's dedication to fostering artistic talent among students.
Looking ahead, the Brenham Big Event is scheduled for October 10, 2026.
This one-day service project will involve high school and junior high students working alongside community volunteers on various projects throughout the area.
It's an opportunity for the community to come together and make a tangible impact.
These initiatives highlight the strong partnership between Brenham ISD and the community, emphasizing a shared commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences for all students.
For more information on upcoming events and how to get involved, visit the district's official website. |
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Already looking forward to next year. Put me on the list for tickets early!
Darla NewcombSame! Last year sold out fast from what I heard. Definitely don't wait around on tickets.
The community really showed up for this one. $173k is not something you raise without a lot of people caring.
It really does take a village, and the sponsors, bidders, and supporters who filled the room made that $173,000 possible, well beyond anyone's first-year expectations.
Went with my coworker and we did not expect to have that much fun. The games were actually really entertaining.
I am curious what the scholarships cover. Are they for college or trade school too? Hope it is both.
That's a great question, and we encourage you to reach out directly to the Foundation for the most current scholarship details, as their portfolio of awards has been growing since inception.
First year and they already beat their goal. Year two should be even bigger. Mark my words.
Teachers deserve these mini-grants so much. They already spend their own money on classrooms constantly.
Absolutely, and that's precisely why teacher mini-grants are a core pillar of the Foundation's mission, helping educators do even more without reaching into their own pockets.
Tanya_FloresMy wife teaches here and yes, the out of pocket stuff adds up fast. These grants make a real difference.
This is the kind of thing that makes Brenham a special place to raise kids. Glad to see it.
Events like this reflect the values the whole Brenham community brings to investing in its children and educators, and we're proud to help tell that story.
My family sponsored a table and it was worth every penny. Great night and great people.
Good to see the money split clearly explained. A lot of fundraisers are vague about where the money actually goes.
$4,100 for a piece of student art is crazy impressive. That student should be so proud.
Sponsorships, auctions, games all in one night sounds like a really well put together event. Whoever planned it deserves credit.
I submitted a mini-grant application last semester. Fingers crossed after reading this!
Hope they do this every year. Brenham needs more stuff like this.
frank_inbisdTotally agree. Events like this bring people together in a way that actually benefits the kids, not just a feel good photo op.
The 20% going directly back to the students who created the projects is a really thoughtful touch. Good structure.
The Foundation designed that split intentionally, ensuring students see a tangible return on their creativity while still fueling broader program and scholarship funding.
Shelly VossAgreed. It gives the kids real skin in the game too, not just a pat on the back. That kind of thing actually motivates them.
Inaugural event hitting $173k is wild. Most first year events barely break even.
We were blown away too, the generosity of the Brenham community truly set the bar high for what this event can become in the years ahead.
Randy G.Seriously. I've seen community fundraisers put in months of work and clear maybe $10k. This is a completely different level.
My son is in the art program and this makes me so happy. Kids putting in work and actually seeing a reward for it.
Lisa CantrellThat is so great! Which art program is he in? My daughter has been thinking about signing up and I'd love to hear more about it.
That's exactly the spirit the Foundation hoped to inspire, young artists putting in the work and knowing their community values what they create.
Who matched the donation? Would love to know which sponsor stepped up like that.
Over $750,000 in grants since they started. That is not nothing. Brenham ISD doing it right.
The matched donation doubling that artwork to $8,200 is such a cool moment. Wish I had been there.
Tom W.The look on that student's face had to be priceless. $8,200 for something they made is not something you forget.
I went to this and had a blast. The auction got INTENSE at the end lol
70% going to scholarships and teacher grants is a solid breakdown. Students AND teachers both win.
My daughter got one of the teacher mini-grants last year and it made such a difference in her classroom. Love this foundation.
Great cause but I do wonder how much it cost to put the event on. Hope the overhead was reasonable.
The fact that student artwork sold for $4,100 is amazing. Whose kid painted that?? I want to know!
The student artist certainly made a memorable impression, that piece doubling to $8,200 through a matched donation made it one of the night's most exciting moments!
$173,000 from one dinner event?? That is incredible for Brenham ISD. So proud of this community.
Dave T.Right? And it was their first year doing it. Imagine what year two looks like with more people knowing about it.