HOW WE DO IT
1) 5th Annual SpudTacular Gala - Our Signature Fall Event
This year's gala was be IN PERSON on October 9th at the newly renovated Moorhead Armory. We hope our sponsors and guests found the value in joining us to celebrate the past year's accomplishments as we coordinated the gala the same weekend as Homecoming and the district's Hall of Honor event.
MLEF went "LIVE" on Saturday, October 9th at 6:30 PM, Central.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, LIVEWIRE.
6:00 PM -- Doors open; Check in and find your table.
PRESHOW at 6:30 PM -- Apollo Strings
7:00 PM -- WELCOME and livestream by Livewire; Dinner catered by Urban Foods Catering and Drinks by D-S Beverages
*Hear how the Legacy Foundation has helped MAPS the past year, and this year's impact plans.
7:30 PM -- Special guests and Emcee Kevin Wallevand
8:00 PM -- MHS Theatre's "Bonnie & Clyde" Cast, and concert by Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome
9:30 PM -- Auction Closes during PTFS intermission
11:15 -- Wrap up
MLEF went "LIVE" on Saturday, October 9th at 6:30 PM, Central.
Special thanks to our Production Sponsor, LIVEWIRE.
6:00 PM -- Doors open; Check in and find your table.
PRESHOW at 6:30 PM -- Apollo Strings
7:00 PM -- WELCOME and livestream by Livewire; Dinner catered by Urban Foods Catering and Drinks by D-S Beverages
*Hear how the Legacy Foundation has helped MAPS the past year, and this year's impact plans.
7:30 PM -- Special guests and Emcee Kevin Wallevand
8:00 PM -- MHS Theatre's "Bonnie & Clyde" Cast, and concert by Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome
9:30 PM -- Auction Closes during PTFS intermission
11:15 -- Wrap up
Donations can still be made through our event site: http://bidpal.net/spudtacular2021 or by texting "SpudTacular2021" to 243725.
Considering a sponsorship next year? Click on the printable PDF below for 2021's sponsor options (subject to change for 2022).
Considering a sponsorship next year? Click on the printable PDF below for 2021's sponsor options (subject to change for 2022).
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2021's SpudTacular Gala was a successful virtual event thanks to our sponsors and donors!
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For more slideshow pictures, visit our News page.
Thank you to our 2021 Calendar and Gala Sponsors:
Production Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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Paddle Game Sponsor
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Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
In-Kind Donors
Silver Level Silent Auction
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2) Giving Hearts Day was Feb. 11, 2021!
In 2021, our goal was reached and surpassed in thanks to our generous supporters!
260 donors gave $28,826.95
Because of your generosity, 144 students in need will be provided milk and snack for a whole year!
MLEF provides milk and snack to students in need so they can learn at their greatest potential. 100% of your Giving Hearts Day gifts to MLEF go toward Food For Thought. Thank you!
260 donors gave $28,826.95
Because of your generosity, 144 students in need will be provided milk and snack for a whole year!
MLEF provides milk and snack to students in need so they can learn at their greatest potential. 100% of your Giving Hearts Day gifts to MLEF go toward Food For Thought. Thank you!
MLEF is delighted to share that Steve Gehrtz, Principle Construction Manager for Gehrtz Construction Services, is giving up his #MustacheForMoorhead and our Food For Thought program! Both Gehrtz Construction and Zerr Berg Architects have teamed up to collect donations while Steve shaves the mustache he's had since High School. Steve will keep shaving one day for every $100 raised on their giving site.
We are happy to report that Gehrtz Construction and Zerr Berg Architects raised over $8,000 and Steve will stay shaved for 88 days!
MLEF is thankful for this GHD partnership and incredible gesture - for reference, $100 feeds 5 students for one whole month!
For information on becoming a GHD partnering Business, please visit with a representative with Dakota Medical Foundation. MLEF is happy to provide a resource packet for businesses who would like to benefit Food For Thought during Giving Hearts Day.
We are happy to report that Gehrtz Construction and Zerr Berg Architects raised over $8,000 and Steve will stay shaved for 88 days!
MLEF is thankful for this GHD partnership and incredible gesture - for reference, $100 feeds 5 students for one whole month!
For information on becoming a GHD partnering Business, please visit with a representative with Dakota Medical Foundation. MLEF is happy to provide a resource packet for businesses who would like to benefit Food For Thought during Giving Hearts Day.
Moorhead Legacy Education Foundation's Food For Thought campaign is part of Giving Hearts Day, co-hosted by Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Institute and Alex Stern Family Foundation.
MLEF wants students in Moorhead Area Public Schools to receive milk/snack break and meals when their families are struggling to make ends meet. Contributions to the Food For Thought program fund this effort. You can help with your matched donations during this annual, community-wide day of giving from the heart.
The Legacy Foundation’s Giving Hearts Day 2017 Food For Thought campaign raised funds to support 200 students, providing them with milk and snack so they could learn and focus in the classroom. Since then, more than 400 donors have supported the Legacy Foundation’s Food for Thought campaign to provide students in need in Moorhead Area Public Schools with milk/snack and meals.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
Currently, nearly 40% of K-4 elementary students in Moorhead Area Public Schools are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, but this program doesn’t cover the cost for elementary milk and snack break or fill the gaps when families’ financial situations change. For some students, daily snack break is one of their meals when breakfast is not available at home.
The Legacy Foundation wants to continue building that support by providing funds to the schools to support milk, snack and critical needs. Please consider partnering with us on Giving Hearts Day 2022! Learn more at www.givingheartsday.org.
MLEF wants students in Moorhead Area Public Schools to receive milk/snack break and meals when their families are struggling to make ends meet. Contributions to the Food For Thought program fund this effort. You can help with your matched donations during this annual, community-wide day of giving from the heart.
The Legacy Foundation’s Giving Hearts Day 2017 Food For Thought campaign raised funds to support 200 students, providing them with milk and snack so they could learn and focus in the classroom. Since then, more than 400 donors have supported the Legacy Foundation’s Food for Thought campaign to provide students in need in Moorhead Area Public Schools with milk/snack and meals.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
Currently, nearly 40% of K-4 elementary students in Moorhead Area Public Schools are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, but this program doesn’t cover the cost for elementary milk and snack break or fill the gaps when families’ financial situations change. For some students, daily snack break is one of their meals when breakfast is not available at home.
The Legacy Foundation wants to continue building that support by providing funds to the schools to support milk, snack and critical needs. Please consider partnering with us on Giving Hearts Day 2022! Learn more at www.givingheartsday.org.
Moorhead teachers: for ideas on how to get your classrooms involved, visit our 2021 Teacher Resources..
3) Spud Scholars Phonathon & Awards Ceremony
Each spring, the Legacy Foundation sponsors an annual Spud Scholars Phonathon to raise money for scholarships. Moorhead High School students secure pledges and the Board of Directors support and assist with mailing and record-keeping. Community support ensures the success of this annual Phonathon. An awards ceremony is held by the district each spring before graduation.
For 30 years, the Legacy Foundation's Spud Scholars has supported Moorhead students in their quest to pursue higher education. Since 1991, the foundation has awarded over $2 Million to 2,000 Moorhead High graduates.
Each year, we have over 175 MHS senior applicants who are directly impacted by your donations to the Phonathon. The amount of Spud Scholarship awards are directly dependent on the funding received through the Phonathon campaign and named/sponsored gifts.
To help with our MLEF-hosted, Student-powered Phonathon, sign up for our annual newsletter at moorheadlegacyfoundation@gmail.com for the latest news on event dates.
Coming Soon - a full list of named scholarships given out each year.
Phonathon Results
1992 - $8,685
1996 - $16,725
1999 - $20,946
2003 - $22,052
2006 - $24,036
2010 - $22,960
2011 - $24,068
2012 - $26,762
2013 - $28,590
2014 - $23,423
2015 - $25,014
2016 - $20,635
2017 - $20,207
2018 - $17,327
2019 - total coming soon
2020 - $14,596
2021 - over $18,000
For 30 years, the Legacy Foundation's Spud Scholars has supported Moorhead students in their quest to pursue higher education. Since 1991, the foundation has awarded over $2 Million to 2,000 Moorhead High graduates.
Each year, we have over 175 MHS senior applicants who are directly impacted by your donations to the Phonathon. The amount of Spud Scholarship awards are directly dependent on the funding received through the Phonathon campaign and named/sponsored gifts.
To help with our MLEF-hosted, Student-powered Phonathon, sign up for our annual newsletter at moorheadlegacyfoundation@gmail.com for the latest news on event dates.
Coming Soon - a full list of named scholarships given out each year.
Phonathon Results
1992 - $8,685
1996 - $16,725
1999 - $20,946
2003 - $22,052
2006 - $24,036
2010 - $22,960
2011 - $24,068
2012 - $26,762
2013 - $28,590
2014 - $23,423
2015 - $25,014
2016 - $20,635
2017 - $20,207
2018 - $17,327
2019 - total coming soon
2020 - $14,596
2021 - over $18,000
2021's Spud Scholars Awards was broadcast on May 26th by Spuds.TV! >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOMKWbq6qQU