Will Rogers Elementary is pleased to announce it has received a $2,000 Classroom Enhancement Grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. This grant is one of 31 awarded, totaling $128,448, to support classroom- based projects that enhance educational experiences for students in rural Oklahoma communities. The grant will support the purchase of new library books led by Mrs. Cary Ray Librarian, which will give students at Will Rogers Elementary new opportunities to learn through new materials for reading in the library that will benefit every student in the building...
About the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation: The Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation was established in 1995 by the late Carolyn Watson, CEO and chairman of Shamrock Bank, N.A. Since its establishment, the Foundation has granted more than $4.4 million to schools, charitable organizations, and local government agencies working to improve the quality of life in rural Oklahoma. Grants are administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. For more information, visit occf.org/rural. About the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public charity that works with individuals, families, and organizations to benefit our community now and in the future. Together, we strive to make the greatest impact in our community. To join us or learn more about our work to maximize charitable funds, visit occf.org.