HOW WE DO IT
1) 6th Annual SpudTacular Gala - Our Signature Fall Event
This year's gala was held on October 1st at the new Moorhead Career Academy. The annual event celebrates the past year's accomplishments in supporting Moorhead Area Public Schools, and is coordinated with Homecoming and the district's Hall of Honor event. Catering was provided by Moorhead Area Public Schools - a new program operated by their dining service!
Visitors can view the program with special thanks to our Production Sponsor, LIVEWIRE.
6:00 PM -- Doors open; Check in and find your table; Visit the Silent Auction; Learn about the Career Academy
6:30 PM -- WELCOME, MEAL, FabTap and PRESHOW by Apollo Strings
7:00 PM -- PROGRAM and GAMES; Emcee, Kevin Wallevand returns! along with special guests of honor.
*Hear how the Legacy Foundation has helped MAPS the past year, and this year's impact plans.
8:15 PM -- ENTERTAINMENT by Kathie Brekke & The 42nd Street Jazz Band, with special musical guest alum, Matt Tinjum
9:30 PM -- AUCTION CLOSE and final announcements
10:00 PM -- Wrap up and Thank Yous
Visitors can view the program with special thanks to our Production Sponsor, LIVEWIRE.
6:00 PM -- Doors open; Check in and find your table; Visit the Silent Auction; Learn about the Career Academy
6:30 PM -- WELCOME, MEAL, FabTap and PRESHOW by Apollo Strings
7:00 PM -- PROGRAM and GAMES; Emcee, Kevin Wallevand returns! along with special guests of honor.
*Hear how the Legacy Foundation has helped MAPS the past year, and this year's impact plans.
8:15 PM -- ENTERTAINMENT by Kathie Brekke & The 42nd Street Jazz Band, with special musical guest alum, Matt Tinjum
9:30 PM -- AUCTION CLOSE and final announcements
10:00 PM -- Wrap up and Thank Yous
Consider a Sponsorship! Click on the printable PDF below for 2022's sponsor opportunities.
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For more slideshow pictures, visit our News page.
Thank you to our 2022 Gala Sponsors:
Production Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Marketing Sponsor
Thank you,
Drees Marketing
Gold Sponsors
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Paddle Game Sponsor
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Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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In-Kind Donors
Beverage Sponsor
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Silent Auction Sponsor - A Year's Worth of Massages!
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Bronze Silent Auction Sponsor
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Paddle Prize Sponsor
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2) Giving Hearts Day was Feb. 9, 2023!
Thank you for your Giving Hearts Day donations toward Food For Thought!
Over $24,000.00 Raised toward our $35,000 Goal for 2023
11 New Volunteers
Help feed our littlest Spuds in 2023 - give at http://bit.ly/2RlLpRyMhdLegacy
Over $24,000.00 Raised toward our $35,000 Goal for 2023
11 New Volunteers
Help feed our littlest Spuds in 2023 - give at http://bit.ly/2RlLpRyMhdLegacy
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.
If you, your classroom, or your business would like to partner with MLEF and Food For Thought on Giving Hearts Day, please email us at moorheadlegacyfoundation@gmail.com.
If you, your classroom, or your business would like to partner with MLEF and Food For Thought on Giving Hearts Day, please email us at moorheadlegacyfoundation@gmail.com.
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 teachers or 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. Our goal for 2023 is $35,000 and donors can use the GHD giving page year-round.
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 900 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, over 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 first 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 2023! 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 900 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, over 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 first 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 2023! Learn more at www.givingheartsday.org.
Moorhead teachers: for ideas on how to get your classrooms involved, visit our folder of Teacher Resources..
3) Spud Scholars Phonathon & Awards Ceremony
Each spring, the Legacy Foundation sponsors an annual Spud Scholars Phonathon to raise money for scholarships. This year's Phonathon will take place March 6th & 7th. Moorhead High School students secure pledges and the MLEF 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. You can give to this year's Phonathon at this link: https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7
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.
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
2022 -
2023 - Please answer the pledge call from this year's seniors!
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. You can give to this year's Phonathon at this link: https://ddock.co/9a4a06e7
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.
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
2022 -
2023 - Please answer the pledge call from this year's seniors!
2021's Spud Scholars Awards was broadcast on May 26th by Spuds.TV! >>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOMKWbq6qQU