The D51 Foundation is excited to announce the opening of the 15th round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants, designed to help K-12 students in Mesa County explore opportunities that help them learn, grow, and thrive beyond the classroom. Since 2020, D51F has awarded more...
Each year, District 51, the District 51 Foundation, Mesa Mall, Townsquare Media, and additional sponsors partner to put on Stuff the Bus. This year’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive brought in more school supplies from the community than ever before to send directly to...
August is D51 Foundation Month at Hot Tomato Pizzeria! All month long, Hot Tomato Pizzeria is generously donating 1% of every purchase to the D51 Foundation. That means every pizza, salad, beverage, and slice you enjoy throughout August helps support students and staff across Mesa County...
Applications are now open for Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff for the D51 Foundation's 18th round of Professional Learning Grants! Whether you're interested in attending a conference, participating in specialized training, earning an advanced certification, or pursuing other professional growth opportunities, we want...
Help us make sure every D51 student starts the school year prepared and ready to succeed! Starting Monday, July 6, through Tuesday, August 4. You can donate new school supplies during our annual Stuff the Bus drive at Mesa Mall. The bus is parked under the...
The D51 Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Logan Hood as its new Executive Director. Hood succeeds Dr. Angela Christensen, who has led the Foundation since 2016 and recently retired. Hood brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in healthcare, education, and...
The D51 Foundation has received a grant from Gary Community Ventures to explore new strategies to expand access to afterschool and summer enrichment programs for students in Mesa County. The grant is part of a statewide effort bringing together six Colorado organizations to develop sustainable,...
D51F recently distributed the 14th round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants. Approximately $4,000 was awarded to 55 students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including swim lessons, martial arts, and dance. These grants provide K-12 students with financial support to allow them to...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Student and Staff Wellness Grant Awards. A total of over $10,500 in grants will be awarded from the D51 Foundation to 13 District 51 staff members. According to Robyn Carmine, D51 Foundation grant recipient...
Thank you to everyone who joined the D51 Foundation on Thursday, April 2 at the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies. D51 staff, D51F ambassadors, and guests packed an amazing 4,765 pounds of food and 3,970 meals for those in need. A special thank you...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce its 17th round of Professional Learning Grant Award Recipients. A total of more than $10,000 in grants will be awarded from the D51 Foundation to train 48 District 51 staff members. In this round, the foundation received...
The 14th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants is now open! These grants provide K-12 students with financial support to allow them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since the beginning of 2020, over $39,600 has been granted to 457 students. This grant fund was created by...
D51F has $10,000 in available in this third round of Student and Staff Wellness Grants for projects, programs, or materials that would increase wellness for D51 students or staff. Applications for this grant could include projects, programs, and/or materials that support overall wellness in the...
Every child deserves to be part of the Elevate Kids Fun Run. This year's race will be on April 12 at Las Colonias, and we hope to see many kids participate! If registration cost is a barrier, we’re here to help. The D51 Foundation is...
A lion-sized thank you to the Grand Junction Lions Club for awarding the D51 Foundation a grant for 21st Century Digital Classrooms!This generous funding, along with matching funds from Mesa County Valley School District 51, will allow us to purchase a suite of digital upgrades for classrooms in...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 3rd Round of Technology and Innovation Grant Awards. A total of over $10,000 in grants was recently awarded from the D51 Foundation to 8 District 51 staff members. These grants are funded by...
Get ready to refresh your White Iced wardrobe in style! Join us at Pollux Boutique on January 15 from 5:00-6:30 for a special Sparkle & Swap Event celebrating the D51 Foundation’s 14th Annual White Iced Celebration. Bring your gently worn, fashion-forward White Iced attire (in excellent...
Help us say YES to more projects in D51! Our goal is to raise $10K to keep our support for D51 moving forward! Donations to this effort provide funds to support our three funding priorities: Student & Staff Wellness, Technology & Innovation, and Professional Learning...
MOD Pizza Day is coming — December 17, 2025! Join us for a delicious way to give back! When you enjoy lunch or dinner at MOD Pizza on December 17, 25% of your purchase will be donated to the D51 Foundation — helping support students and...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of the 13th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants. This grant provides K-12 students with financial need the support to allow them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since 2020, approximately $39,600 has been granted...
Calling All Sponsors! Join us for an unforgettable event! D51F is gearing up for the 14th Annual White Iced Celebration and we're looking for passionate community sponsors to partner with us! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your brand and connect with a vibrant community...
The D51 Foundation would like to thank Walmart for a generous donation of over $19,000 in school supplies! D51 Foundation volunteers sorted the supplies for distribution to each of the schools in D51. These supplies will be a welcome mid-year refresh for teachers and classrooms across...
The D51 Foundation is excited to once again partner with Elevate Kids for the 5th Annual Elevate Kids Fun Run on April 12, 2026! This event is open to our whole community and benefits Mesa County Valley School District 51 PE Programs. New this year -...
On October 31, Carboy Winery is hosting the final installment of the Carboy Concert Series, benefitting the D51 Foundation. We're thankful for the ongoing support of Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate! If you're looking for a Halloween party for the grownups, come out for THE...
The 3rd Round of Technology & Innovation Grants from the D51 Foundation is now open! Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff may apply for these grants to purchase technology hardware and professional learning related to technology. The purpose of these grants is to provide technology...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce its 16th round of Professional Learning Grant Award Recipients. A total of more than $10,000 in grants will be awarded from the D51 Foundation to train 126 District 51 staff members. The foundation received grant requests totaling...
Get ready to enjoy music under the stars with a concert in the vines at Carboy Winery benefiting the D51 Foundation! Dance the night away to Irish folk pop singer/songwriter David Howley of We Banjo 3 and Strangebyrds while enjoying signature cocktails, local beer, Carboy wines,...
D51F is honored to be featured in the Spoke + Blossom summer issue! Thank you to author Sharon Sullivan for highlighting the ways that D51F supports technology and innovation in Mesa County Valley School District 51 in her article "Nonprofit Foundation Helps Grand Valley Schools With...
Each year, District 51, the District 51 Foundation, Mesa Mall, Townsquare Media, and additional sponsors partner to put on Stuff the Bus. This year’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive gathered enough school supplies from the community to pack 60 boxes (and counting!) to send...
The Business Incubator Center (BIC) in partnership with Mesa County School District 51, D51 Foundation, and CMU is pleased to present nationally acclaimed speaker, Mark C. Perna, on August 25th at 5 pm in the Grand Junction High School Auditorium. Perna is a renowned author...
Head over to the Hot Tomato Pizzeria this month - they are generously donating 1% of sales during the month of August to the D51 Foundation! The D51 Foundation will be at the Hot Tomato on Thursday, August 14 from 6:00-8:00 to enjoy delicious pizza...
Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has given over $161,000 to 470 Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff members to help pay for professional training. The 16th Round of Professional Learning Grants for D51 staff is now open. Applications are due August 31. Click below to apply! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FSxzjerqN3by7DAOQud02-_e621Fy9ucsjdQfHVIV5E/viewform?edit_requested=true ...
Check out live music, enjoy views and wines at Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate, AND support the D51 Foundation! Celebrate the solstice with three amazing bands and an evening of music, community, and good vibes at Carboy Winery’s Midsummer Music Fest on June 21, 2025,...
Congratulations to the recipients of D51F's 2nd round of Student and Staff Wellness Grants! A total of over $8,500 was awarded from the D51 Foundation to 12 Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff members. "We're honored to be able to provide grants to help support...
Check out live music, enjoy views and wines at Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate, AND support the D51 Foundation! Get ready to shake a tailfeather on May 24 from 5:00-9:00 PM at Carboy Winery's annual Bubbles and Blues event. This year, $2 of every ticket...
The D51 Foundation would like to thank the D51 staff and family members who participated in our third and final JOY Celebration of the year for a night of volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rockies. JOY Celebrations are opportunities for D51 staff to...
The D51 Foundation donated $35,000 to D51 to provide 10- 21st Century Digital Classrooms. The ten schools receiving this donation are: Fruita Middle School, Mount Garfield Middle School, West Middle School, Grand Mesa Middle School, Bookcliff Middle School, Redlands Middle School, Fruita Monument High School,...
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon! The D51 Foundation has an easy and meaningful way to honor special teachers in Mesa County Valley School District 51. Purchase a paper doll at the link below, select a special message of gratitude, and we'll handwrite & deliver your...
The D51 Foundation is proud to invite D51 staff members + 1 guest (must be 10 years or older) to share an afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rockies – Western Slope Branch. Volunteers are invited to stay afterward for a catered meal...
The 12th round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants is now open! This is D51 Foundation's most popular grant program. Students and families with financial need are invited to apply for funding to participate in extracurricular activities. Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants are funded...
The D51 Foundation is excited to partner with Elevate Kids for their 4th Annual Fun Run on April 6, 2025 at Las Colonias Park. This is a great opportunity for D51 families and supporters to get active outside and have fun while benefiting our D51 PE...
D51F is excited to open up our 2nd round of Student & Staff Wellness Grants available to staff in Mesa County Valley School District 51! We have $7500 available to help fund projects, programs, and materials that support overall wellness in our schools. Grant applications can...
Here's a fun way to support the D51 Foundation and the Grand Junction Rotary! On March 8, 2025 the Grand Junction Rotary will be launching 100 giant blue exercise balls down Wonderbump at Powderhorn Resort as part of their Snowball Sweepstakes. By purchasing a ticket in the...
Red Rock Auto Group honored the six winners of the 2025 D51 Foundation White Iced Award with a fully-paid 2 year lease on a brand new 2025 Nissan Leaf. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated employees of District 51 who work tirelessly...
We'd like to sincerely thank all who attended the 13th Annual White Iced Celebration to celebrate public education in Mesa County! We are so thankful for our supportive community members and the sponsors who made this celebration possible. Congratulations to this year's award winners! 2025 White...
Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the CMU Ballroom from 7:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m. at our 13th Annual White Iced Celebration. It's a time for the entire community to come together to celebrate public education and the key role it plays in Mesa...
The 15th Round of Professional Learning Grants from the D51 Foundation is now open. D51 staff members are invited to complete an application for funding to pay for professional learning opportunities such as conferences and training that enrich and enhance their education practice. The D51 Foundation...
The D51 Foundation is making an end-of-year resolution to say YES to more projects that positively impact teaching and learning in D51 such as conferences & training for D51 staff, technology & innovation in D51 classrooms, and student and staff wellness programs and grants. Your...
Thanks to an extremely generous donation from Enstrom Candies, the D51 Foundation kicked off the holiday season by distributing thousands of boxes of Enstrom toffee to teachers and staff throughout School District 51. Delivered on pallets and carefully packed into boxes, this sweet treat reached...
Save the date for the 13th Annual White Iced Celebration! The annual White Iced Celebration on February 1, 2025 is our signature event celebrating public education in Mesa County. It’s an evening to honor White Iced Award recipients and Outstanding Academic Growth Schools. This elegant event...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2nd Round of Technology and Innovation Grant Awards. A total of over $7,500 in grants was recently awarded from the D51 Foundation to 11 District 51 staff members. According to Susan Berg, D51 Foundation...
The D51 Foundation is excited to launch our first-ever online fundraiser, the Season of ThanksGIVING challenge! Similar to the ice bucket challenge, donors are encouraged to challenge others to donate. The Season of Thanksgiving challenges is as easy as 1-2-3! THANKS: Thank a D51 teacher or send...
Join us at MOD Pizza on November 7 and support D51F. It's a win-win! Our friends at MOD Pizza on 1201 Wellington Ave are generously supporting the D51 Foundation with 50% of all sales on November 7. Show them this flyer when ordering in-store, or use...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of the 11th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants. This grant provides K-12 students with financial need the support to allow them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since 2020, approximately $32,000 has been granted...
The 2nd Round of Technology & Innovation Grants from the D51 Foundation is now open. D51 staff are invited to apply. The purpose of these grants is to purchase technology hardware and professional learning related to technology. Since 2023, the D51 Foundation has awarded over $10,000 in...
The D51 Foundation was proud to host a "Coffee and Connect" with PTO, PTA, Accountability Members, and D51 Foundation Ambassadors on October 8. It was a morning to connect with family and community leaders from different schools in Mesa County Valley School District 51 to share...
Join D51F for a sweet evening at the Las Colonias Riverfront! D51 staff members and their families are invited to join us for a sweet 1K walk along the Las Colonias Riverfront on Thursday, October 17 from 4:30-6:30. We'll have sweet treats from Enstrom & Sweet Kiwi for...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce its 14th round of Professional Learning Grant Award Recipients. A total of more than $10,000 in grants will be awarded from the D51 Foundation to 84 District 51 staff members. Since 2018, the D51 Foundation has donated...
The 11th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants is now open! Students with financial need can apply for funds to help pay for extracurricular activities. We know the difference that belonging and being engaged can make in a child’s life, but for so many...
JOY is the D51 Foundation’s newest initiative to build connections among D51 staff and have some fun! This is part of our Staff and Student Wellness funding priority. JOY Celebrations are fun opportunities for D51 staff* to gather and make connections. Event Details The Ale House Patio Thursday,...
The 14th Round of Professional Learning Grants from the D51 Foundation is now open. D51 staff members are invited to complete an application for funding to pay for professional learning opportunities such as conferences and training that enrich and enhance their education practice. The D51 Foundation...
Join the D51 Foundation for pizza at the Hot Tomato Pizzeria! All month long in August, our friends at the Hot Tomato are supporting the D51 Foundation by generously donating 1% of sales! We'll be at the Hot Tomato from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, August 13 to...
Join D51F on Friday, August 9 for a Grand Junction Jackalopes baseball game with fireworks to kick off the school year! Bring your Mesa County Valley School District 51 staff or student ID for $1 off your ticket. You can also bring new school supplies for...
Nearly $6,000 was awarded in this 10th round of Bloom Where You are Planted Grants to help 70 students participate in extracurricular activities. Since 2020, more than $30,000 in grants have been awarded to 370 students....
It's an exciting week for Mesa County Valley School District 51! Here's the schedule for the upcoming graduation ceremonies in D51. For more information, visit https://www.d51schools.org/about_us/calendar/graduation_dates ...
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its inaugural Student and Staff Wellness Grant Awards. A total of over $15,000 in grants will be awarded from the D51 Foundation to 12 District 51 staff members. According to Drew Wyant, D51 Foundation grant...
Are you as excited as we are about the new Panda Express in Grand Junction? Show this flyer when you come to Panda Express on Friday, May 3, 2024, anytime from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, and D51F will receive 50% of sales that day! If...
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024. Do you need ideas for how to thank the teacher in your life? The D51 Foundation has an easy and meaningful way to honor special teachers in D51! Purchase a paper doll at the link below, select a special...
The D51 Foundation is proud to invite D51 staff members + 1 guest (must be 10 years or older) to share an afternoon volunteering at the Food Bank of the Rockies - Western Slope Branch. Volunteers are invited to stay afterward for a catered meal...
Congratulations to the recipients of the D51 Foundation's 13th Round of Professional Learning Grants! 49 District 51 staff members will attend training and conferences on topics such as adolescent mental health, mediation training, dual language education, national certification, and more using these grant funds. The D51 Foundation...
The 10th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants is now open! Students with financial need can apply for funds to help pay for extracurricular activities. We know the difference that belonging and being engaged can make in a child’s life, but for so many...
D51 Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity available to D51 staff. The first round of Student and Staff Wellness Grants is open through March 29, 2024 to provide funds for projects that support student and/or staff wellness. Applications for this grant could include...