Dear Friends & Supporters of the Family Enrichment Center,

Since 2009, Friends of the Family Enrichment Center (FoFEC) and the Yavapai College Foundation have conducted the Framing the Future fundraiser in support of children of Yavapai College students and employees, as well as families from the community.  Unfortunately, this year's much-anticipated event had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. I will miss seeing our supporters in person.

YOU CAN STILL HELP THE FEC.   We have launched a virtual campaign that will run March 1-31 to raise money for much-needed playground equipment, specifically a Modular Climbing Wall, a Hill Slide, a Barefoot Sensory Path to help kids learn balance, a permanent awning for the Toddler Yard, and Cajon Drums for outdoor play. This equipment plays a vital part in our children's success in school and in life.

Please help us reach our goal of $15,000!

Over the last 8 years, our three children have all attended the FEC. The FEC has provided a community for us to be part of where our children feel safe, loved, nurtured and they get to participate in the most amazing activities! Last month, our 4-year-old son shared with us that he got to experience sensory exploration with shaving cream and a walk on “The YC Trail” that lead his class to observe the EMT Training program as YC students practiced working with patients in an ambulance. His little mind was exploding! Activities like these and many others should be available to all children, regardless of financial status.

The Friends of the Family Enrichment Center has worked very hard over the years to raise scholarship funds so all children have the opportunity to attend the FEC. We have made great strides! This year’s fundraising efforts are a bit different… in addition to continuing to support those families that need additional help, we are excited to help expand the physical campus by helping raise the funds needed for the items listed on the prior fundraising page. The FEC staff thought long and hard about what would truly benefit the campus and students. We love the ideas they came up with! Please help us fulfill the teachers’ requests and provide the students with these wonderful learning tools as well as some essential campus improvements.

Your gift can be any size.  I look forward to seeing your name on the list of contributors, or “Anonymous” as you may prefer.

Thank you for your support – past, present, and future!

In appreciation,

Hope Hyland, President, Friends of the Family Enrichment Center