Support the work of IU13 through a tax-deductible donation to the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation (LLEF), a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution to one of the designated programs listed below makes a difference in a learner’s life. Donate today using PayPal or mail a check to the address at the bottom of the page.
- LLEF General Fund – Donations to this vital fund keep LLEF operating to serve students of all ages. Unrestricted donations are added to the General Fund to impact all IU13 programs listed below and more!
- Academic Enrichment for Advanced Learners – Support advanced/general education students who participate in enrichment programs offered through IU13 Student Services.
- Assistive Technology – Help to purchase needed devices, software, or equipment for students in IU13 classrooms. Some examples of assistive technology are text-to-speech, word prediction, and even pencil grips. Learn more about assistive technology.
- Autism Fund – Support the work of the teachers in IU13 Autism classrooms to purchase items such as curriculum and supplies.
- Community Education – Support services for adults, families, and youth to help them meet their individual goals, such as attaining a high school equivalency diploma, improving fluency in English, gaining U.S. citizenship, and/or strengthening job skills.
- Early Intervention – Help support the youngest learners at IU13. The Early Intervention program provides support and services to children, from age three to age five, with disabilities and the need for specially designed instruction.
- Mini-Grants for Innovative Special Projects – Empower IU13 staff to meet unique student needs through innovative special projects. The number of LLEF Mini-Grants available is increased through donations to this fund.
- Refugee Center Fund – Support refugees and immigrants served at the Refugee Center through donations to this fund. IU13 Community Education serves these populations through bilingual culture navigation to help them access resources in the community.
- Season of HOPE (Holiday Opportunities to Provide Encouragement) – Assist IU13 social workers as they provide families in need with clothing, food, diapers, bills, rent, and other household necessities. LLEF receives funds through donations throughout the year and during the Extraordinary Give.
- Social Work Fund – Support the work of the IU13 social workers to assist students and families with basic needs such as food, clothing, housing assistance, utility bills, school uniforms, transportation, and medical needs.
Donations may be sent to:
Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation
1020 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17601
Donations to the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation are subject to an administration fee of 15%. Please keep each acknowledgment letter received throughout the year for your tax purposes.