Reading Education Foundation
REF Events
Whether you’re an alumna or alumnus, a current or past employee, or an engaged community member, your attendance at one or more of our marquee community events will give you unique access to experiences and people, all in the name of fostering greater educational experiences and opportunities for our future workforce/community leaders.
Fundraising Events For 2024
4th Annual Pick-Your-Prize Raffle and Cocktail Party
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | Kraras Hall Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Take a shot at winning one of twenty great prizes in our raffle, where only 200 tickets are available for $200 each. And, when your ticket is selected, you get to pick the prize you want!
The raffle drawing happens at a holiday cocktail party for the ticket holder and a guest. You don’t have to be present to win, but why pass up on tasty hors d’oeuvres and an open bar?
Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable time at the 2024 event!
Past Fundraising Events
4th Annual Reading Education Foundation Friends and Family Reunion
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | First Energy Stadium | Gates Open @ 5:00p | Event Starts @ 6:00p
Join us as we gather the community at First Energy Stadium for an evening of socializing, awards, and of course, delicious ballpark food! This event is a celebration where we honor our grant recipients and foster connections among Reading School District alumni, staff, local businesses, and our broader community.
Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of reunion and celebration!
3rd Annual Pick-Your-Prize Raffle and Cocktail Party
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Kraras Hall Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
The best deal in town! Take a chance at winning one of twenty spectacular prizes in a raffle where only 200 tickets are sold, for $200 each. And, when your ticket is chosen, you choose which prize you want!
The raffle drawing is held at a cocktail party for the ticket holder and a guest. You don’t have to be there to win, but do you really want to say no to scrumptious heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar?
3rd Annual Reading Education Foundation Friends and Family Reunion
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | First Energy Stadium
First Energy Stadium, home of the Reading Phillies, is the perfect place for our community to come together to support teachers and children in the Reading School District. There’s nothing like all-you-can-eat ballpark food and great music as the backdrop to see old friends and to celebrate the grants awarded by the Reading Education Foundation for innovative programs and projects that will inspire kids to Dream, Believe, and Achieve!
Pick-Your-Prize Raffle and Cocktail Party
Some prizes for our 2022 raffle were: 4 day/3 night trip to Lake George, NY for 2, 4 seats in the Hall of Fame section at the Phila. Phillies, and 2 cheesesteaks a week for ONE YEAR from Mike’s Sandwich Shop, 4 day/3 night trip to Cape Cod for 2, Alliance Fitness Center 6- month Performance Membership and 12 private training sessions, 3 day/2 night Finger Lakes winery tour for 2, includes visits to 2 wineries…. AND MORE! Several prizes exceed $1000 in value!
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | Kraras Hall Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Reading Education Foundation Friends and Family Reunion
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | First Energy Stadium
Reading High Basketball Greats — Together At Last
RHS superstars Stu Jackson, Lonnie Walker, and more, together, reminiscing about their time at RHS and talking about their careers!
Sunday, July 17, 2022 | Miller Center for the Arts, RACC