Today, March 22, 2021, the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) launches its first-ever \u201cDonate Your Date\u201d fundraising campaign!<\/p>\n
As our public education retirees continue to deal with the ramifications of COVID-19, the need for financial assistance continues to grow. Many retirees who supplemented their income with substitute teaching either lost those jobs or had to make the tough choice to stay home due to health concerns.<\/p>\n
This also marks the first year in TRTA\u2019s new two-year cycle that there will not be an annual convention. In years past, TRTF hosted a meal event to raise funds for its many charitable programs during the convention. This year, TRTF had planned to do something similar for TRTA\u2019s Zoom to the Capitol event; however, the event will now be held virtually instead of in person.<\/p>\n
The TRTF Board of Trustees asked themselves, \u201cHow do we support retirees in need and fund our scholarships and grants for active teachers while ensuring the health and safety of TRTA members?\u201d<\/p>\n
TRTA Executive Director Tim Lee had the perfect solution: \u201cDONATE YOUR DATE!\u201d TRTA members who know Tim Lee personally know his heart is as big as Texas! The idea is simple and very effective for our virtual fundraising event\u2014not to mention FUN!<\/p>\n