Odessa Education Foundation to Join 24-Hour Give-Education Day

The annual nationwide fundraiser aims to enhance resources for K-12 schools on March 4.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Education Foundation of Odessa has announced it will partner with Alumni Nations and other K-12 foundations across the country for Give-Education Day, a 24-hour virtual fundraising event on March 4. The event seeks to mobilize communities, businesses, and individuals to invest in the future of education and provide vital support to students and educators.

Why it matters

Give-Education Day has grown from a simple alumni engagement effort into a nationwide initiative that brings together entire communities to support their local K-12 foundations. This collaboration allows the Education Foundation of Odessa to amplify its impact and reach more potential donors to enhance educational resources for Odessa's students.

The details

The giving event provides an opportunity for communities to support their K-12 foundation of choice by donating online. Contributions are directed to the chosen foundation to support learning programs and other initiatives. Alumni Nations, the organizer of Give-Education Day, says the event has expanded beyond just engaging alumni to uniting parents, educators, and other supporters in a national effort to invest in schools.

  • Give-Education Day will take place on March 4, 2026.

The players

Education Foundation of Odessa

A local non-profit organization that supports educational initiatives and programs in Odessa, Texas.

Alumni Nations

A company that organizes Give-Education Day, a 24-hour virtual fundraising event for K-12 schools across the country.

Jonathan Rivera

The CEO of Alumni Nations.

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What they’re saying

“'Give-Education Day began as a simple way to engage K-12 alumni, but it's grown into something much bigger. Today it brings together entire communities — alumni, parents, educators and supporters alike — uniting them in a national effort to give back to the schools, districts and education foundations that shaped generations of students.'”

— Jonathan Rivera, CEO of Alumni Nations (mrt.com)

What’s next

The Education Foundation of Odessa will promote the Give-Education Day event to its local community and encourage donations on March 4 to support educational programs and initiatives in Odessa schools.

The takeaway

The Education Foundation of Odessa's participation in the nationwide Give-Education Day fundraiser demonstrates the power of collaboration and community engagement to enhance educational resources and opportunities for students. This event allows the foundation to amplify its impact and reach a wider audience of potential donors committed to investing in the future of Odessa's schools.