About This Event
From Backpacks to Briefcases - Building Skills for Tomorrow's Workforce
Join us for the 3rd Annual Heart of Education Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, as we unite to champion the students and educators shaping Harris County's future.
This year's luncheon highlights the powerful impact of after-school programs and the Center for After School and Summer Enrichment (CASE for Kids)- initiatives that connect learning beyond the classroom to real-world success by fostering creativity, confidence, and career-ready skills.
Why Your Support Matters
Your generosity creates opportunity across 25 county school districts, expanding access to vital resources such as innovative enrichment programs, classroom grants, scholarships, and essential supplies. These investments do more than enhance education—they open doors, spark potential, and help students imagine what’s possible.
Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community by empowering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.
Event Emcees
Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman & Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber
Co-hosts of Culture Club HTX
Honoring
Ms. Donna Fujimoto Cole, of Cole Chemical—Harris County public school education advocate, longtime supporter of the Education Foundation of Harris County, and founding funder of the CASE for Kids EcoBot Program—for her unwavering commitment to student success.
Event Schedule
11:00 AM: Check-In Opens, Networking and Silent Auction
11:45 AM: Program Begins
12:00 PM: Lunch is Served
12:55 PM: Silent Auction Closes
1:00 PM: Program Concludes
Silent Auction
Click here to donate items to the silent auction for attendees to bid on during the event!
Unable to attend or want to make an additonal donation to reach the Foundation's fundraising goal? Donate items to the silent auction by 04/29/2026
About This Event
From Backpacks to Briefcases - Building Skills for Tomorrow's Workforce
Join us for the 3rd Annual Heart of Education Luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, as we unite to champion the students and educators shaping Harris County's future.
This year's luncheon highlights the powerful impact of after-school programs and the Center for After School and Summer Enrichment (CASE for Kids)- initiatives that connect learning beyond the classroom to real-world success by fostering creativity, confidence, and career-ready skills.
Why Your Support Matters
Your generosity creates opportunity across 25 county school districts, expanding access to vital resources such as innovative enrichment programs, classroom grants, scholarships, and essential supplies. These investments do more than enhance education—they open doors, spark potential, and help students imagine what’s possible.
Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant community by empowering the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.
Event Emcees
Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman & Shavonnah Roberts Schreiber
Co-hosts of Culture Club HTX
Honoring
Ms. Donna Fujimoto Cole, of Cole Chemical—Harris County public school education advocate, longtime supporter of the Education Foundation of Harris County, and founding funder of the CASE for Kids EcoBot Program—for her unwavering commitment to student success.
Event Schedule
11:00 AM: Check-In Opens, Networking and Silent Auction
11:45 AM: Program Begins
12:00 PM: Lunch is Served
12:55 PM: Silent Auction Closes
1:00 PM: Program Concludes
Silent Auction
Click here to donate items to the silent auction for attendees to bid on during the event!
Unable to attend or want to make an additonal donation to reach the Foundation's fundraising goal? Donate items to the silent auction by 04/29/2026