Help build a better option for educators in crisis.
Your donation helps The Celia Fund build a transparent, low-interest emergency loan program for qualifying public educators facing unexpected financial hardship.
A $75,000 foundation for practical educator support.
The Celia Fund is raising the money needed to build a secure lending platform and fund the first rounds of low-interest emergency loans for qualifying public educators.
Early donations also help create the policies, safeguards, partnerships, and operating systems required for a responsible launch.
Fundraising and platform development are underway. Applications are not open yet.
“Something like The Celia Fund would have been a blessing, relieving one burden during an already incredibly stressful time.”
— Sara Hudnall, Director and former public educator
What your gift makes possible
The founding campaign supports the loan capital, technology, and responsible launch preparation needed to move from an early organization into an operating program.
Build the initial emergency-loan pool.
Donations help create the capital needed to provide responsible, low-interest support once the program launches.
Build a careful and efficient lending process.
Campaign funds support applications, document review, loan management, repayment tracking, privacy, and financial oversight.
Prepare policies, safeguards, and outreach.
Early support helps establish eligibility rules, applicant protections, community relationships, and a dependable launch process.
How your support becomes ongoing help
The Celia Fund is designed so donated dollars can support more than one qualifying educator over time.
You donate through Ribbon
Your contribution supports the $75,000 founding campaign.
The foundation is built
Funds support the lending platform, responsible systems, and the first loan pool.
The program launches
Once funding, policies, and systems are ready, qualifying public educators can apply for eligible emergency support.
Repaid dollars return to the fund
As loans are repaid, those dollars can help support future qualifying educators.
Before you donate
The campaign is live, but the lending program itself is still being built.
Donations are processed through Ribbon.
The live campaign is hosted through Ribbon in partnership with The Givinga Foundation, The Celia Fund’s fiscal sponsor. Donation buttons open the secure campaign in a new tab.
Applications are not open yet.
Donating does not create or guarantee eligibility for future financial assistance. Requirements, loan terms, and application procedures will be published before the lending program opens.
Help turn the founding campaign into lasting support.
Your contribution helps build the platform, policies, safeguards, partnerships, and initial loan pool needed for The Celia Fund to launch responsibly.
Donations are processed through Ribbon in partnership with The Givinga Foundation, The Celia Fund’s fiscal sponsor. Please retain the receipt or confirmation provided by the donation platform for your records. Questions about donating? Email theceliafundinfo@gmail.com .