Donate to Ann E's Closet & Pantry or the DVEF Family Support Program
The DVUSD Family Support Program aids families in our school district who are in crisis. Many families are struggling to pay their bills due to the current inflation, rising housing prices, and salaries not keeping up with the cost of living. The Family Support Program assists families being evicted from their homes, losing employment, abandoned students, and students' parents who passed away. In every situation, the families or students struggled financially and needed immediate assistance as they sought different agencies in the Valley. Deer Valley Education Foundation’s goal is to keep the students of families identified by DVUSD social workers in school and on track to graduate, which helps fulfill our foundation's mission.
The DVEF Board committed our organization to funding shelter, necessities, and food to bridge the gap between families living on the street or in their cars and services they need. Since that time, we have expanded this program to include the following:
- Hotel Stays for Several Nights
- Food Boxes & Food Cards
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Clothing Closets
A major component that was added in 2023 is Ann E's Closet and Pantry locations at Barry Goldwater High School, Deer Valley Middle School, and Paseo Hills School.
Thank you Safeway!
Donations of gift cards from Safeway since 2022 have helped DVEF provide resources to battle hunger in the valley. We appreciate all that Safeway has done to help DVEF, Ann E's Closet & Pantry locations, and the families of DVUSD students.