The Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation
Welcomes You
The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, fundraising organization of Glenview School District 34 parents and community members dedicated to providing emergency support for the children in the district. This Foundation was formed to honor Debra Gelfand for her work and dedication to District 34. Debra Gelfand was a Glenview mother of six sons, who worked to provide support for the school community through active participation in school events helping children, supporting teachers and staff, and more. She also strongly believed in the importance of providing support for those children of D34 who were experiencing hardships. Debra passed away on July 4, 1990 at the age of 37.
Please join us in honoring Debra Gelfand and her mission. The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation relies solely on donations. Please donate now or contact us to volunteer to continue her mission with your time. All money and items raised by this foundation goes directly to help District 34 students and their families.
You can make donations by clicking the button below or via checks by mail to:
Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation | PO Box 368 | Glenview, IL 60025
“Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me ”
– Fred Rogers
THE DEBRA GELFAND CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Fundraising Director
Director of Communications
Members
School Fundraising Coordinator
Henking - Carrie Matthis & Kristin Spalo
Hoffman - Mara Lindsay & Amy Alberts
EC / Westbrook - Shabeena Alam
Glen Grove - Laura Coleman
Lyon - Heidi Duncan
Pleasant Ridge - Jessica Plopper
Attea - Whitney Langas & Kelly Quinn
Springman - Monique Collins
Support Request Coordinator - Karen Hitzeman
Need help?
If you are a District 34 family in need of assistance, please contact your school's social worker listed below.
Lyon Ashley Beres
Join Us!
The Debra Gelfand Children's Foundation could not exist without District 34 parent volunteers! Consider joining us and becoming a part of what makes District 34 so special.
Contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Where does my money go?
One hundred percent of all donations received go directly to the students and families of District 34. The Debra Gelfand Children’s Foundation provides shoes, clothing, temporary transportation, rental and utility assistance, school supplies, books, and other supports, to District 34 students who are low income and/or experiencing an emergency crisis. The Foundation works with all eight schools in the district as well as with GOAL, and also provides funding for field trips, costs associated with extracurriculars, and other special events.