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The Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD) and the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) are joining forces to raise vital funds for educational grants in their respective communities. This impactful fundraising campaign begins on October 1, 2024, and reaches its pinnacle during halftime at the Dexter vs. Chelsea football game on October 25. Be part of this game-changing initiative at Jerry Niehaus Field at Chelsea High School!
The "Rivalry Match" tradition has become a beloved community event. In 2019, the inaugural match raised over $10,000 for both 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. After a brief hiatus in 2020, the tradition made a triumphant return in 2021. That year, the match yielded a combined total of $45,662, with CEF securing the title by raising $24,099 compared to EFD's $21,563.
However, it was in 2022 that community support truly soared, resulting in a remarkable combined total of $97,751. CEF emerged victorious once again, raising $50,072, while EFD garnered $47,679.
In the 2023 Rivalry Match, Dexter countered back with a $25,288 vs $15,504 victory bringing the title back to Dexter.
Since 1985, the Educational Foundation of Dexter has awarded over $1.3 million in teacher/district grants that support students from Pre-K to 12th Grade in the Dexter Community Schools. Just a few of the grants funded last year include a GAGA Ball Pit for DEEC, funding for the Farm to School Program at Creekside, new science equipment for the DHS Science Dept., Robots for Coding at DEEC, and many field trips all across the district.
Together, we make it a win-win.