Effective Leadership Academy Raises Funding for Educator Support

Warrensville Heights, OH – September 17, 2020 – Effective Leadership Academy is dedicated to supporting educators as they cope with continuous stress and anxiety. On Thursday, September 17, ELA will partner with the Community Foundation of Lorain County to participate in Connect to a Cause Day, a crowdfunding campaign. ELA’s goal is to raise funding to provide free social-emotional wellness training to educators across Northeast Ohio.

Donors will have 12 hours to make their online donations. Those who wish to donate to ELA can visit effectivela.org/news/c2c and click “donate” anytime from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm on September 17.

The funds raised through Connect to a Cause Day will go directly towards ELA providing its fast-paced, interactive professional development programming to local school districts and education professionals in support of their social-emotional wellbeing.

“We are excited to participate in Connect to a Cause Day so that we can provide additional support to our educators who are the foundation for the success of our children,” says Flo Brett, ELA Executive Director. “By providing social-emotional support to educators, we are ensuring that students have the positive learning experiences they need, regardless of the educational environment they are in.”

And, thanks to the Community Foundation Board of Directors, an additional $40,000 will be distributed amongst the participants.

“Connect to a Cause Day is an opportunity to support our non-profits that truly support our community,” said Brittany Lovett, Marketing & Communications Officer at Community Foundation of Lorain County. “For 12 hours, organizations and individuals will rally to support amazing and important causes that make Lorain County a great place to live, work and play.”

To learn more, visit effectivela.org/news.c2c

About Effective Leadership Academy

ELA’s mission is to help young people develop their most valuable asset – themselves. ELA is a non-profit offering programs focused on leadership and social-emotional success skills, highlighting the importance of keeping an open mind, thinking outside the box, embracing change, and developing a personal code of ethics. ELA’s goal is to provide a transformational experience to inspire youth to become the pilots of their own lives. ELA has 25,000+ student alumni and more than 175 school and community partners. Learn more at effectivela.org

About the Community Foundation of Lorain County

In 2019, the Community Foundation of Lorain County received more than $2.3M in gifts and distributed approximately $6.2M in grants and scholarships. It ended the year with assets of $145M. To get more information about grants, scholarships, or updates about the Community Foundation, visit peoplewhocare.org

CONTACT:

Faith Boone

ELA Marketing Director

faith@effectivela.org

216.302.8115