Pictured are our three recipients of grants from the Aurora Area Community Foundation. From right to left the recipients are as follows: Tiffany Simmons, Julie Rysted, and Brandi Freiburger.
Tiffany Simmons, PAT Teacher, was presented with a check for $700 for her project "Did You Hear".
Julie Rysted, Elementary Counselor, was presented with a check for $1000 for the Verona Wildcat Backpack Program.
Brandi Freiburger, Title 1 Reading Teacher, was presented with a check for $3000 for her project "Spread the Love of Reading".
All three grants were from the Aurora Area Unrestricted Community Grantmaking Fund, the John J. Lee Memorial Fund, and the Charles and Arlene Spangler Endowment Fund. Recipients will be recognized for their project and achievement at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Banquet on April 30, 2022.