As a component of the Partners in Education program, your business or organization can become part of an exciting and rewarding relationship. It can "adopt" a school by pledging to provide it with time, talents and/or resources for one school year. A school actually needs a number of Business Partners providing help in individual areas. No one business or organization is ever expected to meet all of a school's special needs.

From the largest company to the smallest business or organization, all are eligible to become Business Partners.

Some Business Partners choose to adopt a school that is in the same neighborhood area where their business is located. Others select a school because their children or grandchildren attend there, or because it has a curriculum related to their specific business.

Each September the Foundation hosts its annual Partners in Education Appreciation Breakfast to thank 1,500 plus businesses and organizations that partner with the schools. Six representatives of outstanding business partnership are recognized at the breakfast. These businesses have been nominated by their school for recognition.

If you are interested in finding out more about how to become a Business Partner and adopt one of Lee County's schools, contact the Foundation at 337-0433.