The Santa Monica Education Foundation kicks off the school year with an exciting game by Kilroy Realty. This $25,000 match runs until his August 30, 2022. Kilroy is his Ed Foundation Corporate Hero for the fifth year in a row.

“We are humbled by Kilroy’s incredible generosity. President John Baracy said. “Strong schools are an integral part of strong communities and it all starts with support from donors like Kilroy.”

Donations to the Ed Foundation benefit all Santa Monica public school staff and programs. This includes elementary arts programs, elementary classroom aides, and individual school grants. Schools will use these flexible stretch grants for additional arts, STEM, and health and wellness programs (programs that enhance student education). Since the pandemic began, many schools have added new social-emotional programs to help students cope with the ongoing effects of her COVID-19.

Philip Tate, Senior Vice President of Development and Government Relations at Kilroy Realty, said: “We are honored to support the Ed Foundation’s mission to provide equality and access to all students in Santa Monica public schools. It is important that we do our part to provide opportunities.”

For more information or to donate, visit smedfoundation.org.

Submitted by Rachel Faulkner