Letters
FUHSD students well served by crab feed
In our generally affluent community, one might not realize how many families need our help and support. Numerous groups, however, maintain a focus devoted to that end, and there is never a lack of those in need! The Fremont Union High Schools Foundation serves the needs of almost 9,000 students at Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista high schools. The foundation exists, in part, to develop resources to enhance the quality of education in our school district. One of our goals is to equalize the playing field in technology for those who cannot afford to fully participate on their own. Our high schools offer laptop computer learning classes, but one must own a laptop computer to participate. The foundation provides need-based scholarships so that anyone who wishes to enroll in these classes will not be excluded.
To help facilitate our fundraising goal, the foundation recently partnered with the Rotary Club of Cupertino and the Foothill-De Anza Colleges Foundation to once again put on a fabulous crab feed. This year's event was again held at the De Anza College Hinson Center, and took place on April 5. It provided an opportunity for the community to come together for a fun evening and at the same time helped generate funds to support our scholarships. More than 850 people feasted on crab, pasta, salad and bread, and participated in live and silent auctions. There were also balloon prizes and drawing prizes, further adding to the funds we were able to raise.
Technology is expensive and this year's crab feed raised about $40,000--enough to provide many tools of higher learning for students in need. We very graciously acknowledge the generous support of the Rotary Club members who have helped us immeasurably in our efforts. Club members served on our organizing committee, worked behind the scenes at the event, donated prizes, gave us sponsorships, provided the kitchen staff and bartenders, and never stopped smiling!
Thank you, Cupertino Rotary, for truly helping us to make a difference for the students who need it the most!
Sandie Zander
Executive Director
Fremont Union High Schools Foundation
Sunnyvale, California Since 1994
