Republic of Cake Supports EFO Every Monday

Republic of Cake, Cup Cakes in Orinda California

Where can you go every Monday, get a treat and support Orinda public schools? Republic of Cake, that’s where! Since April 2010, co-owners Peter McNiff and Chih-Chung Fang have generously donated 10% of Monday sales to EFO. In fact, every month we receive a check from ROC. In less than two years, we’ve received over…

Company C Contemporary Ballet Supports EFO

Aposiopesis by Company C Contemporary Ballet

Company C Contemporary Ballet is partnering with EFO to offer tickets to select performances of the 10th Anniversary Season Winter Program to benefit Orinda schools. For every full priced benefit ticket sold to an EFO supporter, the Company will donate $10 of the ticket price to EFO. Benefit tickets are $45 for orchestra seating and…

Thank You Moraga Valley Kiwanis

Joan Kiekhaefer accepting the Moraga Valley Kiwanis donation 2011

Today the Moraga Valley Kiwanis made a very generous donation to EFO. At their weekly 7am breakfast, Joan Kiekhaefer, Janice Hugener and Robin Bertelsen accepted the $3,000 check from Bob Reynolds on behalf of the Educational Foundation of Orinda. Here’s Joan explaining how the money will be put to good use, as EFO relies on businesses…

Support EFO Every Time You Shop or Search Online

With our ever-growing need to find new ways to raise money for Orinda public schools, EFO has partnered with GoodSearch. This Bay Area company has a patented technology that leverages the power of Yahoo! search and earns money for good causes. Every time you search the Internet at GoodSearch.com, EFO earns money and the more…

Korn Law Group Supports EFO

Korn Law Group

We are pleased to recognize the Korn Law Group for their generous donation to support Orinda’s public schools. The Korn Law Group supports the Educational Foundation of Orinda because it allows Orinda’s public schools to develop well-rounded individuals through small classes and by funding the arts. The staff at the Korn Law Group’s Orinda office…

October Phon-a-thon

Yes, it’s that time of year! October means it’s time for EFO’s first phon-a-thon. On October 17, EFO volunteers will be calling Orinda families who’ve not yet donated to the current school year’s campaign. In order to ensure our public schools have all the programs and staffing we’ve come to expect, EFO has pledged $1,515,000…

Eat Well at the Orinda Restaurant Tour

Orinda-Resturant-Tour

We know September is a busy month, but it’s full of fun! What’s become known as “Orinda’s Longest Weekend” ends with the 4th Annual Orinda Restaurant Tour. Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011 5:30 – 6:30 pm Appetizers – Theatre Square (map) 6:00 – 8:00 pm “Sampling” Downtown Restaurants 8:00 – 8:30 pm Dessert – Theatre Square…

Handmade Orinda Landmark Quilt

EFO Orinda Landmarks Quilt

This beautiful, handmade quilt was designed and sewn by local Orinda moms. The quilt is 36″ by 90″ and depicts Orinda landmarks. The quilt would make a dramatic additon to any art collection. The quilt is for sale and 100% of the proceeds will benefit Orinda public school students. With the donation we’ll be able…