Phoenixville Community Education Foundation Announces Annual Fundraiser

PHOENIXVILLE, PA – The Phoenixville Community Education Foundation (PCEF), a charitable corporation dedicated to improving public education in the Phoenixville area, has announced its annual fundraising event, set for Friday, February 26.

Formerly the Winter Fundraiser, the Phantom Fundraiser raises money to fund learning programs and initiatives that benefit students, teachers, and principals throughout Phoenixville Area School District (PASD).

The gala will be held at 6 p.m. on the 26th at the Rivercrest Golf Club and Preserve.

Guests of this year’s event will enjoy dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions, all in support of the children of PASD.

Using the BidPal app on their smartphone, guests can try to win the auction for items such as gift certificates to local restaurants, jewelry, music lessons, tickets to area attractions, and more.

Parents also look forward to bidding on “priceless” items donated by each of the schools in the district including extra recess passes, principal for a day, and VIP seating for school plays, concerts, and graduations. The event will also feature a wine pull with premium wines from the Napa Valley.

Since its inception, PCEF has donated over $2.5 million to fund educational initiatives both inside and outside the classroom for students throughout PASD. Proceeds from the Phantom Fundraiser help fund programs such as Math 24, Odyssey of the Mind, Stepping Up Summer Literacy Program, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Youth & Philanthropy, Pack-a-Backpack, scholarships for pre-school students and graduating seniors, and more.

PCEF also provides funding for teacher and principal mini-grants to support new and innovative learning initiatives in their classrooms and throughout the schools in the district.

A highlight of the event is the “We Do This” showcase, where guests will have the opportunity to meet students and teachers who benefited directly from the generous donations of PCEF.

“PCEF’s mission is to reach every student, from Pre-K to 12th grade,” said Jenn Hahn, Fundraiser Chair. “Through events like the Phantom Fundraiser, and the generous donations of our guests, we look forward to continuing to fund education programs that touch every student in PASD, and empower them to thrive.”

The annual gathering of teachers, administrators, parents, and other supporters of education in the Phoenixville area is open to the community. Tickets to this year’s event are $85 and will not be available at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.bidpal.net/pcef. And, to donate an item for the auction, please contact Sharon Bauer at PCEF at 610-933-5911 or online at www.pcefonline.com/2016-phantom-fundraiser.

About Phoenixville Community Education Foundation (PCEF)

Founded in October 2001, Phoenixville Community Education Foundation is a 501 C 3 non-profit charitable corporation and public-private partnership dedicated to improving the future of public education in the Phoenixville area. PCEF’s purpose is to empower the children of Phoenixville to thrive, thereby strengthening the entire community. PCEF endeavors to provide funding for learning initiatives, preparedness programs, and out-of-the-classroom activities. PCEF serves students in grades Pre-K through 12, with programs from remedial to robotics. It is the foundation’s goal to have a positive impact on every child in our district through the programs we support. For more information, please visit our website at www.pcefonline.com.